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Powered Parachutes (PPC's) Discussion Forums
All things PPC!
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PLEASE post only items that do not fit into one of the other catagories below in this forum.
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How'd you like a brand new Six Chuter Legend XL for only $100?
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This forum is for Non PPC related discussion about anything you'd like!
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Where do you fly from? A local farmer's hay field? An airstrip? A small airport? Share with us how you located and obtained permission to use a location for flying your PPC.
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Spins, spirals, high attitude moves? Share what you know about them right here.
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Hava a problem with your local airport? Are they "freezing" you out? Share your experience and strategies here.
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Found a good PPC related book, or looking for one? Perhaps you've located a great educational resource to share with everyone.
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What are the different certification levels, and how are they achieved? What do they permit you to do?
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How do you dress for the various seasons? Any particular brands of clothes?
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ASC, USUA, EAA, NAPPF... what are the differences? What do they do? Which ones to join? This is also the place to list your PPC related club information.
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What to plan for, special considerations, doing it safely.
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This forum is to discuss things that related to FAR 103 and the 6080 exemption such as weight and fuel restrictions, congested areas, etc.
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Events
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Tell everyone about upcoming events, and don't forget to share with us what happened when you got there! (Text only. Put photo posts in the Photos forum.)
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You've read the FAQs and still can't get something to work? Ask here, and one of the "old hands" will help you out.
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Homebuilt PPCs
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Built your PPC from a kit, or from "scratch?" Share the experience (and the results) with us.
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Have a joke? Or a "slightly" altered photo? Let's hear or see it!
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Improvements and Modifications
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Thought of a way to make your PPC better? Share it with us!
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This forum is for posts of actual incidents involving Powered Parachutes. This includes crashes, pull-overs, engine outs, problems due to design flaws, etc. Please post all known facts including time of day, windspeed, weather, etc.
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Or the lack thereof....
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Use this forum to discuss GPS or other aides related to navigation
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Post your PPC related photo's here. Try to pick the ones that really stand out! And if you just got your new PPC, we'll understand if you post a photo of your new "baby" here.
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Do you want to find out what other people think? This is the place to post your poll questions about PPC's.
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Have you seen a PPC in a movie or on TV? What was it positive exposure and promotion for our sport?
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Sport Pilot updates and talk
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This is a forum to post your PPC related stories. READER BEWARE! You'll have to think for yourself to determine if what you're reading is fact or fiction!
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Takeoff and Landing Techniques
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What to do, or better yet, what not to do!
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Questions about trailers or covers? Modified yours so it works better? Have a problem? Found a "new" way to transport your PPC? This is the place.
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Need training or wish to get training advice from those in the know? This is the place for your posts!
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Use this forum to discuss issues related to differences or considerations necessary when flying during the different seasons, and in various weather conditions.
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So you saw one at the local Monster Truck pull, and now you gotta have one! But which brand of PPC should you buy? Discuss it right here.
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PPC Owners and/or Prospective Owners, as well as Manufacturers/Dealers Forums
Ask questions and have discussions about PPC's by brand name. Manufacturers and dealers are welcome to answer specific questions regarding their PPC's as well as list contact, product, and technical information. Commercial posts are allowed.
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This forum is for those with a Don Stutts designed PPC, including homebuilts.
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Blue Heron
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Buckeye
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Manufacturer of the Predator PPC
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This forum is for off-brand or PPC's that are no longer manufactured
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Fly by Location - The Mustering Point
Who are you and where do you fly? Do you have a PPC club in your area? If you are a BFI, UFI, CFI, AFI, etc., please post your contact information in the state or Canadian province you represent. Also list the type(s) of UL you are an instructor for.
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Click here to find instructors in the United States.
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Click here to find Canadian Instructors.
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Engine Forums
All things engine! Commercial posts are allowed in this forum.
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All things 2si and Cuyuna!
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This forum is for the discussion of 4-stroke engine options with the exception of the HKS which has its own category.
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All things Hirth!
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All things HKS!
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All things MZ!
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All things Rotax!
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All things Solo!
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All things Zanzoterra!
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All things Zenoah!
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Components and Parts Forums
These forums are for discussion of non-engine related parts and components on a PPC
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How do you sync your carbs? Do you have the right jets? Post all carb related issues here.
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Squares or Ellipticals? Riser lines, safetly lines, steering lines and related hardware. Kiting the chute correctly, and trimming it.....
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Helmets, Headset, and Intercoms
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Have an electrical problem with your PPC? Post all wiring related problems or questions to this forum.
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Getting a new one? Maintaining an old one? Which type is best? Should it be tuned? Questions, questions....
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Questions about gas, oils, dilution ratios, coolants or related issues? This is the place to discuss them.
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This forum is for the discussion of gearbox or drive reduction issues on all PPC engines
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Nuts, bolts, fasteners, grades, etc.
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Questions or discussion about what kind to use, or application? Post them here.
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This category is to discuss the various instruments such as the Grand Rapids EIS, Taskem EFI, Stratomaster, and others
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Help us shed some light on the subject!
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2 or 3 blade? Ivo, Warp, or Powerfin? List all prop related issues here.
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Problems with your throttle? Not sure what to do? Discuss it here.
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Smoothies, knobbies, whatever.... Talk about 'em here.
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For Sale or Wanted
Post items for sale or items you would like to buy
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Stuff that just doesn't fit into the other categories.
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If you are a vendor of PPC related items please list your products, website, contact, and other information here.
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