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A powered parachute, often abbreviated PPC, and also called a motorized parachute or paraplane, is a type of aircraft that consists of a parafoil with a motor and wheels. The FAA defines a powered parachute as a powered aircraft comprised of a flexible or semi-rigid wing connected to a fuselage so that the wing is not in position for flight ...
Powered parachutes typically use easier-to-manage but less efficient wings, have larger engines, are steered by foot and may be able to take along passengers. There are exceptions; a growing number of powered parachutes use elliptical wings, some use hand controls, and many are light, single-seat aircraft that meet FAA Part 103 requirements.
Weight allowances can be made for amphibious landing gear, and devices deployed in an emergency, which includes ballistic parachute systems. [1] In the United States, while no certification or training is required by law for ultralights, training is strongly advised. [2]
In Europe, the sporting (FAI) definition limits the maximum stalling speed to 65 km/h (40 mph) and the maximum take-off weight to 450 kg (992 lb), or 472.5 kg (1,042 lb) if a ballistic parachute is installed. The definition means that the aircraft has a slow landing speed and short landing roll in the event of an engine failure. [1]
Data from Kitplanes General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: optionally one passenger, if second seat fitted Length: 10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) Wingspan: 39 ft (12 m) parachute wing span Height: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) carriage height only Wing area: 550 sq ft (51 m 2) Empty weight: 280 lb (127 kg) Gross weight: 830 lb (376 kg) Fuel capacity: 9 U.S. gallons (34 L; 7.5 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Hirth ...
The Six Chuter SR7 is an American powered parachute that was designed and produced by Six Chuter of Yakima, ... Height: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) Wing area: 500 sq ft ...
It features a parachute-style high-wing, two-seats-in-tandem accommodation, tricycle landing gear and a single 65 hp (48 kW) Hirth 2706 engine in pusher configuration. The 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 engine is a factory option. [1] [2] [3] [5] The aircraft carriage is constructed from a combination of bolted aluminium and 4130 steel tubing. In ...
The Sky Trek was designed to comply with the US light-sport aircraft rules and is on the list of Federal Aviation Administration accepted LSAs. It features a 500 sq ft (46 m 2) parachute-style wing, two-seats-in-tandem accommodation, tricycle landing gear and a single 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 engine in pusher configuration.