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