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If you're a fixed wing guy/gal and have flown a powered parachute (Part 103 or not), post your thoughts, good or bad. Thrilling? Boring?

If you're PPC fan, go ahead and comment, too.

I've never flown in a non-fixed wing aircraft and am open to what you think. Obviously I have to go on a ride myself, but until then, I'm curious.

I'm seeing this as a low-cost way for a new SPL holder to enjoy flying and rack up solo hours while building a fixed-wing. Plus, airport set-up time is less than a Kolb. Likewise is the cost to store the aircraft (in a hanger or at home).

BTW, I'm almost done with the Powered Parachute Bible by George Begue (great writer -- I don't know if he's still alive but he ought to do one for fixed wing) and its chock full of information that'll help anyone working towards a SPL. Just the Rotax information was fairly indepth and was easily explained in way I hadn't seen elsewhere.

So, powered parachutes, what say you?
 
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