| A brief look at some of the reasons and concerns | | | | Powered parachutes are more than just personal |
| surrounding the technical aspects of the sport | | | | flying machines. They have been used for |
| parachute repair | | | | photography and crop dusting as an inexpensive |
| Powered parachuting is a reasonably new form of | | | | substitute for a helicopter.Because of the versatility in |
| aerodynamic sport.It has progressed very quickly | | | | altitude and the slow speed of travel it is ideal for |
| over a short period of time to become one the most | | | | these sorts of activities.Aside from its practical |
| technically evolved air sports practiced today. | | | | applications it is also a serious adventure sport that is |
| Because of this evolution repair. training. maintenance | | | | gaining momentum in the mainstream. |
| and understanding of equipment is paramount to the | | | | In terms of powered parachute troubleshooting you |
| success of the sport. | | | | have a wider scope to consider when .This includes |
| Powered parachutes (PPC) were first developed in | | | | the maintenance and any possible repairs you might |
| the early 80s.Since then they have become the | | | | need with your engine.Some possible areas of |
| ultimate personal flying contraptions.You don't need a | | | | concern when it comes to powered parachutes |
| license to fly a PPC; you can comfortably fly low | | | | include: |
| over the treetops or soar to heights of up to 10.000 | | | | Cylinders |
| ft.A PPC is the ideal way to experience glorious | | | | Crank aligning |
| scenery and peaceful ascendancy.Owners can store | | | | Carburetor repair and rebuilding |
| their PPCs in the garage and they are easy to tow | | | | Gear box |
| to an airstrip for take off. | | | | Engine over-hauls |
| The beauty of a contraption like this is that any one | | | | One other area that is of concern in the powered |
| can own and operate a PPC.You can learn all you | | | | parachute industry is that of engine stall.It is widely |
| need to know about flying on in as little as an | | | | acknowledged that this can occur during flights.It is |
| afternoon.Powered parachute repair and maintenance | | | | unlikely that the latest new model powered |
| is simple and with basic understanding of the | | | | parachutes will stall.However if there are problems |
| components you can maintain and repair your | | | | with rigging. steering lines or bad weather conditions |
| powered parachute yourself. | | | | you increase the chances of stalling. |