Fun Flying 101, Powered Parachute

[algolake]

Nice video, I guess, but doesn't "101" usually indicate some sort of rudimentary lesson or introduction?

[photoguy73]

@algolake  Yup.

[TheLostLambMinistry1]

Looks like so much fun! Going to fly my own some day! Great video PhotoGuy!

[B0rnToRoll]

beautiful!



[88psychosocial]

What do you do if you cant come down?

[photoguy73]

Gravity takes care of that, and you do have a parachute.

[paulomsilva]

Very, very nice!! Congratulations

[SuperHoneycutt]

i LOVE THIS VIDEO.. i KNOW YOU HAVE A LOT OF FUN. i HAD AN AIRFRAMES UNLIMITED t-2 SEVERAL YEARS AGO. wIFE MADE ME GET RID OF IT. SHE GOT RID OF ME A FEW YEARS AGO, NOW IM GOING TO GET MY LIFE BACK.........hOPEFULLY I CAN GET BACK IN THE SKIES AGAIN SOON.

[dowhatthouwilt911]

That looks exhilarating!

And great music!

[mead7118]

frikkin awsome

[arimunandrei]

magik...i wanna buy a parachute like this...is awsome to fly like that...how much is this?????1000$....2000$.....30­00$...

?????

[djlohan1]

can anyone tell..how much dollers it costs to buy a parasoot....?

[crazyquinn121]

u shuld try dropping out of a plane, that would be cool

[camomule]

Killer Video! I'd be kindof nervous however, flying so low to such a dense canopy...Over fields, no sweat, but those trees could do some damage in event of an engine failure! Only critical remark is your choice of music! But that's why there's a volume control, right?! LOL. I put on some of my own and totally enjoyed the flight! Have a safe, fun day!

[starceff]

Beautiful vid! I begin my flight training on PPC this week.

[ZigZaggityWW]

Very cool stuff! I first found it hard to believe that it could even take off!  But obviously it can, and I wish I could try one out!

[acharad]

how much speed and range can this device make ?

[FaysalFadly]

is that a Ferrari or what?? is there types like Bugatti Bentley etc and do u need a license for it.

kidding about the ferrari part

[TakeNo5]

I love that vid! PPC's is much fun, and that vid clearly shows how. Also i liked the music!

perfect vid - did i say it?

[photoguy73]

Thanks!

[drumsfightingandstuf]

Man, I really want a powered parachute. How does one learn to fly it after they purchase it? Are there any regulations about where they can be flown?

[redstar170]

I have got to try this. I have a bit of a fear of hights but this looks so cool. I am looking for a place to take a test fligt near central IN but there is nothing within a 4 hour drive. I will have to plan a special vacation and keep the wife calm.

[starpaddle1]

Beautifully photographed, lovely music. Thank you, Steve.

Bill

[photoguy73]

Glad you liked it, Bill.

[gabescmea]

I love the music what piece is it?

[geneland]

I really liked this video. Your right it does show every angle and aspect of PPC flight. Is that a Buckeye your flying? You fly similar to me. Great Job! Five Stars!

[photoguy73]

I am glad you liked the video. It was filmed from a Buckeye Dream Machine. I now fly a Gemini. Check out my other PPC videos here.

[N607BC]

Howdy photoguy73...just by chance do you have this video captured at a higher resolution? I'd be willing to pay for a copy of this if you have it at TV quality (480p)or better and didn't charge an arm and a leg. Really like it and hope to do some of the same, just got signed off solo Nov 07, working towards SP license.

[flyboy7388]

Hi. Send me your email address and I will email you the information.

[hellomate639]

Wouldn't it be nice if this was just how we got around everywhere?

[ricster103]

nice video I am 51 and the music is classical however

most people might like classic rock . also a note-

I enjoy the exact same flying experiences with a powerparaglider trike and cost half as much to buy and you can the same wing to free-fly hangglide from the mountains.:}

[photoguy73]

Well, I picked the music because I like it. To each his own.

[andrewnielsen]

PPC is probably safer, but

[hellomate639]

PPC's have much better safety stats then those, and feel like a free range flying vehicle, though I could see the advantage in the powerparaglider is that you'd feel more like you are flying on your own self.

[photoguy73]

No special license if you buy a single seat machine, which can be had for about $11,000 new. Search the internet for "Powered Parachute" and you'll find all the info you need.

[kiramo]

wow this is awesome how much would it cost to get started with the parachute and the cart? Do you need a special liscence to fly with that?wowowowoww.Please give me some infos.I just discovered something that would really interest me.Thanks for the infos!

[ppcflyer]

Very Nice Video. Are you the pilot, camera man and video editor all in one? Check out this video also on youtube watch?v=zKXW9tRLjJA . This is another ppc flying video that I thought was pretty cool. Keep posting more photoguy73!

[photoguy73]

Yes, all blame goes to me! Glad you liked it.

[trolor]

this is awesome!!

[flyboy7388]

Thank you kindly!

[ChazzyNY]

Where was the video taken?

[photoguy73]

The video was taken in and around Farmington, Minnesota, southeast of Minneapolis.

[Treetopflyersofva]

I like the video, but I think I might have picked different music.

[photoguy73]

Yes, of course. Music is a very peronal choice. My age influences my music choices. Thanks for looking!