skydiverbry 0 #1 February 27, 2009 Does anyone here have any exprience with flying and certifications to fly a powered parachuteListings or friends with an instructor? I've been dying to get back up in the air,I did fly twice when I was in Indy. but have sivce moved to Pa. so lost contact with my previous instructor. All help greatly appreciated! Bry-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 February 27, 2009 This is going to have to be a 2-part answer: one part for true 103 PPC’s, and one for the 2-seat trainers. Relative to true 103 PPC’s: No license or registration is needed – [Note: a true 103 ultralight will weigh under 254 lbs, have a single seat, fuel capacity that does not exceed 5 gallons, go slower than 55 knots (63 mph) and have a stall speed less than 24 knots.] Relative to a 2-seat trainer: Yes, you will need to become a UFI (Ultralight Flight Instructor). To become a UFI, you will need to: Have 25 hours of flight time in a PPC, then [Please note that some of the FAA approved associations, may require 100 hours, as opposed to the 25 hours, stated in line #1.] Spend 10 hours with a current UFI to cover Ground and Flight tasks associated to a 2-place trainer, then Have a UFI administer 2 written tests: A practical UFI exam A FOI (Fundamentals of Instruction) exam Pass the two tests (70% on the practical, and 70% on the FOI) Have a UFI endorse you for your UFIE (Ultralight Flight Instructor Examiner) checkout flight and exam. Pass the UFIE checkout flight, and have the UFIE endorse you for your UFI certification. Become a member of the EAA and send in your: Application and Membership dues, ($40.00 annually) Signed contract for your UFI, along with the written endorsement of your UFI & UFIE, your original test sheets, and dues for your UFI exemption ($100 per year). That being said~ I bought a used 2 seat trike a few years ago with .07 hours on it...dragged it out to where they fly 'em down here and just pulled the rope and took off. I do have fixed wing experience but come on- it's not rocket surgery, putt putting around with a chainsaw in your ear. I put about 20 hours flying in, and sold it off...kinda like having a boat, fun to play with but a pain in the ass to drag around, store, maintain etc. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #4 February 27, 2009 Quote They are worth the pain in the ass if you let people jump out of them Yeah...got that tee shirt too~Trust me, it's a lot more fun bein' the skydiver than the skydiver driver. Surprising how many friends show up with packed rigs, just to 'watch ya fly'! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireballgrl 0 #5 February 27, 2009 Im sure an arrangement could be made, i.e. extra altitude boobie flash, cash money (if its a dude) etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #6 February 27, 2009 Ok,so if I bought a 1 seater,then no cert. is required.Correct? If I got the 2-seater the "I should have a cert." Either way I do not have the exp. that I would feel comfortable up there. To me it's like jumping by just reading about it So where would I go to find some instruction?ASC website PS I do not have fixed wing exp.-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 February 27, 2009 Quote Ok,so if I bought a 1 seater,then no cert. is required.Correct? If I got the 2-seater the "I should have a cert." Either way I do not have the exp. that I would feel comfortable up there. To me it's like jumping by just reading about it So where would I go to find some instruction?ASC website PS I do not have fixed wing exp. Yup...from what I undersatnd, 1 seat-no cert. As far as getting instruction...I'd contact either ASC or your local EAA chapter, in sure someone has a local contact name to help you out. Have fun, & keep yer nose up in the turns. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #8 February 27, 2009 Thanks -------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dust-It 0 #9 March 1, 2009 Take a look at this. http://www.usppa.org/ Part 103 and the gear with trykes are all under 250lbs. You can find inst. in your area. Check it out! B.D. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #10 March 1, 2009 Cool,Thank for the info Bry-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
