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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 ...
The Airframes Unlimited T-103 is an American powered parachute designed and produced by Airframes Unlimited of Athens, Texas. [1] [2] The aircraft was originally offered as plans only by Powered Parachute Plans, also of Athens, Texas. When parts for complete aircraft were made available these were supplied by Airframes Unlimited and gradually ...
United States Air Force Pararescuemen jump at half the height of a typical HALO/HAHO insertion 2eme REP Legionnaires HALO jump from a C-160.. High-altitude military parachuting, or military free fall (MFF), is a method of delivering military personnel, military equipment, and other military supplies from a transport aircraft at a high altitude via free-fall parachute insertion.
It features a parachute-style high-wing, two-seats-in-tandem, tricycle landing gear and a single 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 engine in pusher configuration. [1] [2] [3] The SR7 is built from a combination of aluminium and 4130 steel tubing. In flight steering is accomplished via foot pedals that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.
The Airframes Unlimited T-2 is an American powered parachute designed and produced by Airframes Unlimited of Athens, Texas. [1] [2] The aircraft was originally offered as plans only by Powered Parachute Plans, also of Athens, Texas. When parts for complete aircraft were made available these were supplied by Airframes Unlimited and gradually the ...
The aircraft has a maximum gross weight of 385 kg (849 lb). It features a 550 sq ft (51 m 2) parachute-style 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 was also offered. [1] [4]
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 ...
Data from Cliche and Summit General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: one passenger Length: 10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) to top of propeller guard Wing area: 550 sq ft (51 m 2) Empty weight: 310 lb (141 kg) Gross weight: 950 lb (431 kg) when fitted with a Mustang S-550 rectangular canopy Fuel capacity: 10 U.S. gallons (38 L; 8.3 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 582 twin ...