Powered parachute

An active parachute (motorized parachute, PPC, verse plane) is a parachute with a motor and wheels. Aircraft speed is usually about 25 to 35 mph (40-60 km / h). PPCs operate safely at heights ranging from several meters above the ground (while skimming the ground, the popular use of the aircraft) to the height of 18,000 feet tall (5.5 miles) +. But typical operating altitude is between 500 and 1500 feet (150-500 meters). Equipped with 5 or 10 liter tank of fuel standards, PPCs can usually be flown for about three hours. They have a very short takeoff and landing rolls, sometimes less than 100 ft (30 m). PPCs are one of the least expensive air vehicles. A new parachute powered by a single person can cost only $ 5,000, but more double seats usually cost around $ 10,000. Top two-seater PPCs usually cost $ 15.000 to 25.000. Curb weight is usually about 200-300 pounds (90-135 kg) and the payload can be upwards of 500 pounds (225 kilograms). In the United States, where most single PPCs flown in Section 103 of the Federal Aviation Regulations and therefore can be flown without a license or flight instruction. Flight instruction is highly recommended, and the average student can learn to safely fly the PPC with 5 to 10 hours of flying instruction. Two-place PPCs are sporting light aircraft in the United States. Pilots must have at least a certificate issued by the FAA sport pilot to fly them. A minimum of 15 hours flight instruction and 5 hours solo student pilot certificate is required for this...