FastEddieB Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 A few months ago, we offered to help out a pair of motorcyclists, one of whom had a mechanical issue. The conversation led us to a common interest we had with one of them - flying. In any case, we exchanged cards. This time, it actually paid off. The fellow vacations in Tellico Plains, TN. He flies powered parachutes from there*. He informed me the airstrip there was public, though it does not show on sectionals or in databases. In any case, I flew up one day to fly with him in the Sky Arrow. We flew to Copperhill, TN, did a touch and go, and returned. He just emailed me this, which I thought was pretty well done: *here's a video of the powered parachute experience: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Croman Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Cool vids! BTW, those are powered paragliders, not powered parachutes. Powered paragliders are ultralights and fall under part 103. Powered parachutes are much heavier and fall under LSA rules. A decent article describing the differences: http://www.litetouchfilms.com/articles/article3_ppg_or_ppc.htm -Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastEddieB Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Cool vids! BTW, those are powered paragliders, not powered parachutes. -Russ Thanks. I think I've been told before I was using the wrong term, but I have trouble remembering which is which. Still pretty cool, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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