AIR BORN PARAFLITE, LLC
In basic terms, to fly a powered parachute, the parachute is laid out behind the aircraft and the lines checked for tangles. The aircraft is started and the parachute (wing) begins to inflate and lift. Once the parachute (wing) is directly overhead, the speed of the aircraft is increased and lift-off is obtained.
A powered parachute (aircraft) can actually fly at several thousand feet; however a typical flight would be be from 500 to 1000 feet above the ground. The aircraft flies at about 30 miles per hour air speed. However, a tail wind can push the aircraft to a much faster ground speed and even slow the aircraft in a head wind to say 5 miles per hour ground speed. The ideal wind speed for a powered parachute is under 10 miles per hour and the maximum wind speed is 15 mph for Discovery Flights and less for new students in training.
Depending on wind, weight on board, and humidity; it takes between 50 to 300 feet of runway to lift off. Once in the air, the aircraft can fly approximately 2 1/2 hours on one tank of gas depending on wind. When flying over a congested area; the aircraft must remain 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a 2,000 foot radius. When in the air, the aircraft is realitively quiet (quieter than most motorcycles) mostly due to the dual mufflers.
A powered parachute (aircraft) can actually fly at several thousand feet; however a typical flight would be be from 500 to 1000 feet above the ground. The aircraft flies at about 30 miles per hour air speed. However, a tail wind can push the aircraft to a much faster ground speed and even slow the aircraft in a head wind to say 5 miles per hour ground speed. The ideal wind speed for a powered parachute is under 10 miles per hour and the maximum wind speed is 15 mph for Discovery Flights and less for new students in training.
Depending on wind, weight on board, and humidity; it takes between 50 to 300 feet of runway to lift off. Once in the air, the aircraft can fly approximately 2 1/2 hours on one tank of gas depending on wind. When flying over a congested area; the aircraft must remain 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a 2,000 foot radius. When in the air, the aircraft is realitively quiet (quieter than most motorcycles) mostly due to the dual mufflers.
Helpful links for powered parachute aircraft below.
Link to Air Born's Air Park Weather Conditions
Click to enter Soaring Concepts Website to view new aircraft.
Click to Enter Aerosports Connection's Website
Click to Enter The Federal Aviation Admininstration's Website
Click to Enter The Experimental Aircraft Administration's Website
