How To Become a Powered Parachute Pilot
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
Learn more at easyflight.com
If you want to fly a single place powered parachute or powered paraglider trike, chances are you can fly it as an ultralight without any FAA mandated training or certification. That isn’t the best of ideas. Even with ultralights, you can get yourself hurt or in trouble without some training from someone who knows what they are doing.
Given the right conditions, training someone to fly a powered parachute goes pretty quickly.
So the concept is that the FAA requires that any pilot candidate be able to do three things before they are issued a pilot certificate.
For pilots, the FAA has their own knowledge tests and flying tests. The thing they add to the mix is a requirement that you actually do a minimum amount of flying and flight training before you even get to take the flying test.
The knowledge test a multiple choice test with three choices.
The next thing the FAA wants is what they call “aeronautical experience”. You only need to log 12 hours total of flight time. But of course there are some details.
First of all, 10 of those 12 hours have to be dual instruction. That means that a flight instructor is flying with you. It’s something that you should want, but it is something that the FAA makes sure that you want. You also need to fly at least 2 hours solo.
You also have to achieve a minimum number of takeoffs and landings, which for a powered parachute is the most difficult thing to perfect. At least 10 of those have to be solo. At least another 10 will probably be done with your flight instructor.
There’s a cross country dual flight along with a cross country solo. There’s preparation for the tasks required in the practical test (that’s the flying test I was talking about). Those things include preflighting, selecting the right places and times to fly, weather, cross country planning, airport operations to include aviation radio use, the one performance maneuver you are responsible for, the three ground reference maneuvers you need to be able to do, emergency operations, and stowing the equipment.
Fortunately, you rarely have to worry about getting the minimum number of takeoffs and landings in for the FAA. You really need to get them in for your own learning. Repetition is what makes you competent and comfortable with your aircraft. That’s what the FAA really wants from you anyway!
Finally, you have to demonstrate your newly acquired skills. First you have to demonstrate them to your flight instructor. It is his requirement to work with you until not only have you achieved the minimum number of hours flying. It is also his requirement to work with you until you have demonstrated to him that you are competent enough to pass the FAA practical test. Once your flight instructor is satisfied that you have what it takes to become a pilot, he provides you with the recommendation and the paperwork involved that states that you are ready to take the practical test.
The practical test is far more involved than just a flying test. After all, the DMV doesn’t require new drivers to demonstrate that they know how to check the oil in their car. Although perhaps they should.
The FAA practical exam requires oil checking and a whole lot more. First the good news. Most practical exams are not administered by FAA personnel. Instead, they are administered by civilian certified flight instructors who are designated (think deputized) by the FAA to do the work. They’re called DPE’s or Designated Practical Examiners.
The practical test is broken up into four discreet parts. And each of these parts has to happen in this order.
First, there is the admin portion up front. That’s where you meet the examiner, and he goes through your paperwork. That includes your application (lovingly referred to as the Form FAA 8710-11 - Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application-Sport Pilot), your knowledge test report, and your log book to make sure that everything is in order.
Second, oral portion of the exam. This is normally done indoors in the same area where the admin portion was done. It’s a question and answer period conducted as an interview.
Then, it’s off to the powered parachute for the third portion of the process. That is where you do your preflight, get your powered parachute positioned on the runway and ready for flight, and provide your DPE with a safety briefing on the upcoming flight.
Then, finally, you get to take off and do your thing.
Once you have successfully flown, landed, and stowed your equipment, it is time for step 4, the outbrief.
That is where you will either be awarded your temporary airman’s certificate or you will be issued a notice of disapproval of application.
Learn how to fly at www.easyflight.com
Roy's Powered Parachute Book: www.poweredparachutebook.com
#easyflight #flying #poweredparachutes #pilot #aviation #aircraft #lightsportaircraft #flighttraining #learningtofly #parachute
Пікірлер: 56
Just hauled my brand-new Powrachute Airwolf from the plant in Michigan to my farm in Maryland. The wing, still under construction, will be shipped down to Roy in Dunnellon FL. I'll take the aircraft down there and have Roy rig it, then check out the PP (and me). Can't wait to get back to Marion County/Dunnellon Field airport and get going again with Roy.
Just qualified for LSA license with Roy @ Dunnellon. This was a great experience and I recommend this highly, without reservation. N.B.: need minimal wind to fly powered parachutes so I spent more time on aviation academics than I had planned. This was OK-need this for FAA Knowledge Test and Check Ride.
@EasyFlight
3 жыл бұрын
It was fun flying with you and you did particularly well! You made me proud the way you flew on your check ride!
Thank you so much for your invaluable information, highly appreciate it, have a great day, keep it up the outstanding job.
@EasyFlight
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
I'm training with Roy now at Marion County FL airport-outstanding!
@EasyFlight
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, John! Looking forward to flying with you more when you can make it back!
Thank you !
I'm in my 50's and just started the sport. I love it. I'm a foot launcher for now but at some point I will need to switch over. Thanks for a nice video
@kikishimi9532
2 жыл бұрын
Is that hard to fly for the first time ?
@lt.dansparamotoradventures2592
2 жыл бұрын
@@kikishimi9532 Not after a few days of ground training.
Thanks for the information
@EasyFlight
5 ай бұрын
My pleasure
My dad worked for Six Chuter in the '90s and 2000s for a lot of years. It was a lot different back then. Before 9/11 it seemed like they were a lot more relaxed on who could fly what. I think he only had to get license to be able to train other people how to fly.
@EasyFlight
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was a Six Chuter dealer back in the 90's. A lot sure has happened since then. I hope your dad is doing well!
Subbed, liked, and, now, commenting just to help support a channel that gives good info.
@EasyFlight
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Would love to add my PPG to my certificate. Taken 9 checkrides in my life. They never get easier, no one feels relaxed on a checkride.
I've been looking at a couple of powered parachutes online. Hopefully eventually I'll find me unit that's in good shape.
@EasyFlight
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck looking, Jacob! It's a great sport and I'm sure you will enjoy it.
@edwardslivak1088
2 жыл бұрын
Gateway Classic Cars had one in inventory.
For someone who has logged 160 flights and over 100 hours, how much discretion does a CFI have to forego hours of dual training if they feel confident in demonstrated proficiency?
Clear and concise.
@EasyFlight
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Butch!
love from india
@EasyFlight
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! India! Thanks for watching!
Sir, which one is safer. Or is the flexwing glider safer ? I'm asking because I want to start flying now I'm retired from the military. I want to go slow, low and safest. And I'm in my mid 50's now so I need something pretty forgiving if possible. Thank you.
@EasyFlight
3 жыл бұрын
That is a pretty good question. Both are safe if operated properly. The edge goes to powered parachutes in my opinion because they move a lot slower and are more inherently stable.
Oh!! Are you telling us the FA rules or showing us to fly on powered parachute?
The oral test was open book?!? I got my sport license 12 years ago and didn't know I could take books with me! That would have helped.
@EasyFlight
3 жыл бұрын
100% You can certainly bring any reference you want to a check ride except something like a cell phone or tablet to communicate with someone else.
@Beecher_Dikov
2 жыл бұрын
The pilots license oral is open book too.
What is the best way to find a powered parachute instructor. I’m in SD.
@EasyFlight
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan! I used to refer people to Designated Pilot Examiners close by to get recommendations. But the FAA recently made that information harder to get to. I suppose the best way at this point is to go to powered parachute manufacturers, particularly for models you like, and see who they like.
Commented here exactly 1 year after this video was posted.
@EasyFlight
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
I'm confused on this because, even though your going to fly a ultra light to fly tandem, you need to fly a regular airline like a cessna to get the private pilot liscence? Or do you get tested in a ultra light?
@EasyFlight
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dom! You really can't use an ultralight to just fly tandem. There are some special exemptions for instructors to fly ultralight trainers, but they are very limited. Once you get your license, you can take others up flying just for fun. You need to have a pilot certificate and the aircraft has to be N-numbered.
@smallnuts2
3 жыл бұрын
@@EasyFlight I take it though even with liscence and using a PPC can you do scenic flights? Or you cant use a PPC other than flight training or for fun? Would be great to use the PPC to take a person up and fly over the crater or grand Canyon.
@smallnuts2
3 жыл бұрын
@@EasyFlight oh thanks so much. I'm going to get into this. I'm just wondering if I can do it as a scenic business once I'm qualified and liscence.
@EasyFlight
3 жыл бұрын
As it turns out, anyone wanting to fly others has to do it as a training flight. That means they have to be a CFI.
Not bad at all...got my sport pilot license at 50 yrs old flying A PPC.
@EasyFlight
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and congratulations!
Why would you want to fly a PPC over a PPG? I’m a paraglider pilot and eventually would like to get a “butt fan” (foot launch paramotor) and to me paraglider’s are much more efficient and maneuverable than parachute canopies. I’m sure that there is something that has to be good about PPC considering they are so big and heavy, having large rotax motors, but I just don’t see any advantage to having something larger, heavier, less maneuverable, and less efficient.
@EasyFlight
2 жыл бұрын
I have lots of friends who fly PPG. I believe they are awesome, too! The people who fly powered parachutes generally enjoy the power the machines offer, the comfort of having the engine vibration isolated from your back, being able to take others flying safely and legally, as well as not having to use your legs for landing gear. Both ways of flying have advantages and disadvantages. It is just a matter of what your priorities are! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hi, do I need to be licensed if I fly a one man powered parachute ? I don't want a two seater. Thanks.
@EasyFlight
3 жыл бұрын
No, you don't. If you pursue a single seat ultralight powered parachute, you will need no license!
@armysnoopy1562
3 жыл бұрын
@@EasyFlight How do I get a one seater and is there a trainer in Aiken SC ? Thank you.
If I already hold a ppl license, how do I tansition yo these?
@EasyFlight
5 ай бұрын
Here's a link that explains the process. www.easyflight.com/privatepilotgeneral.html
@jeffcramer6722
5 ай бұрын
@@EasyFlight thank you
What kind of trike is that?
@EasyFlight
Жыл бұрын
That one is a Powrachute Airwolf. You can learn more about them at powrachute.com
I was too busy watching the guy flying to hear anything.
Hanging from a parachute does not make you a pilot. It makes you a passenger. A parachute is not an airplane.
@EasyFlight
Жыл бұрын
A helicopter isn't an airplane, either. Thanks for visiting the channel!