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Powered Parachutes (PPC's) Discussion Forums
All things PPC!
General Discussion (12 Viewing)
PLEASE post only items that do not fit into one of the other categories below in this forum.
02-06-2012 12:25 PM Go to last post
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Non PPC discussion (3 Viewing)
This forum is for Non PPC related discussion about anything you'd like!
01-31-2012 08:25 PM Go to last post
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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.
by biglake
02-04-2012 04:54 PM Go to last post
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Spins, spirals, high attitude moves? Share what you know about them right here.
03-25-2011 09:04 PM Go to last post
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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.
by flynlow
02-06-2012 10:47 AM Go to last post
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What are the different certification levels, and how are they achieved? What do they permit you to do?
12-24-2011 10:13 AM Go to last post
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Clothing (1 Viewing)
How do you dress for the various seasons? Any particular brands of clothes?
02-21-2011 02:44 PM Go to last post
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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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ALL posts related to Consumer Alerts, regardless of which manufacturer, supplier or product is being discussed, are to be posted in THIS forum. You're welcome to post them elsewhere, but they'll just be deleted.
01-23-2012 05:16 PM Go to last post
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What to plan for, special considerations, doing it safely.
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This forum is to discuss things that relate to FAR 103.
01-26-2012 04:45 PM Go to last post
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Events (2 Viewing)
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.)
01-26-2012 08:50 AM Go to last post
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Hall of Shame (1 Viewing)
This forum is for those threads which some members find objectionable or where the civility of the thread isn't for the masses. You've got to have a thick skin to hang in here. If you'd like to nominate a thread for the Hall of Shame PM a forum Administrator.
by Roy
12-28-2011 07:10 PM Go to last post
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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.
by Fritz
01-22-2012 08:21 PM Go to last post
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Homebuilt PPCs (1 Viewing)
Built your PPC from a kit, or from "scratch?" Share the experience (and the results) with us.
11-11-2011 06:37 PM Go to last post
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Humor and Gag Posts (2 Viewing)
Have a joke? Or a "slightly" altered photo? Let's hear or see it!
02-05-2012 03:01 PM Go to last post
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Thought of a way to make your PPC better? Share it with us!
01-15-2012 11:06 PM Go to last post
121 1,411
Incidents database (2 Viewing)
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.
185 2,119
Insurance (1 Viewing)
Or the lack thereof....
02-05-2012 10:06 PM Go to last post
17 166
LSA
This forum is for the discussion of technical and regulatory issues regarding Experimental and Special Light Sport Aircraft.
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Use this forum to discuss GPS or other aides related to navigation
02-06-2012 11:58 AM Go to last post
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Photos and Video's (9 Viewing)
Post your PPC related photo's and video'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.
by Rich K
02-06-2012 09:51 AM Go to last post
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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.
by Roy
12-26-2011 08:03 PM Go to last post
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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?
by Boback
12-10-2011 05:36 PM Go to last post
17 97
Sport Pilot (1 Viewing)
Sport Pilot updates and talk
by Roy
02-01-2012 07:42 PM Go to last post
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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!
12-20-2011 06:38 PM Go to last post
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What to do, or better yet, what not to do!
by Rich K
01-26-2012 10:36 AM Go to last post
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What with all these new fancy smart phones, tablets, intelligent toaster-ovens and such, seems like there's an app for just about everything. If you know of one applicable to PPCing, bring it on!
01-15-2012 11:14 PM Go to last post
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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.
01-17-2012 08:38 PM Go to last post
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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.
01-20-2012 10:26 PM Go to last post
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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.
by phil
01-21-2012 09:52 PM Go to last post
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Components and Parts Forums
These forums are for discussion of non-engine related parts and components on a PPC
With so much interest in video and photography while flying ,this forum is for the technical discussion of the necessary equipment and techniques.
by lowpull
01-30-2012 10:12 PM Go to last post
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Carb Talk (1 Viewing)
How do you sync your carbs? Do you have the right jets? Post all carb related issues here.
12-03-2011 10:05 AM Go to last post
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Chute Talk (5 Viewing)
Squares or Ellipticals? Riser lines, safetly lines, steering lines and related hardware. Kiting the chute correctly, and trimming it.....
by yak55x
02-06-2012 01:57 AM Go to last post
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Helmets, Headset, and Intercoms
02-03-2012 11:59 PM Go to last post
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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
12-22-2011 12:26 PM Go to last post
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Nuts, bolts, fasteners, grades, etc.
by riceman
01-08-2012 08:53 PM Go to last post
25 228
Questions or discussion about what kind to use, or application? Post them here.
04-05-2011 03:36 PM Go to last post
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This category is to discuss the various instruments such as the Grand Rapids EIS, Taskem EFI, Stratomaster, and others
by lowpull
02-04-2012 03:10 AM Go to last post
38 362
Lights and Strobes (1 Viewing)
Help us shed some light on the subject!
by Rich K
06-08-2011 09:37 AM Go to last post
12 120
2 or 3 blade? Ivo, Warp, or Powerfin? List all prop related issues here.
by Roy
02-04-2012 10:05 PM Go to last post
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Problems with your throttle? Not sure what to do? Discuss it here.
10-17-2011 01:16 PM Go to last post
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Smoothies, knobbies, whatever.... Talk about 'em here.
by RandyV
07-13-2011 10:52 AM Go to last post
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Engine Forums
All things engine! Commercial posts are allowed in this forum.
This forum is for the discussion of issues which are not specific to any specific make or model.
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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.
01-26-2012 06:38 PM Go to last post
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Hirth (1 Viewing)
All things Hirth!
30 283
HKS
All things HKS!
9 56
MZ
All things MZ!
09-13-2010 08:53 PM Go to last post
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Rotax (2 Viewing)
All things Rotax!
by phil
02-06-2012 12:07 PM Go to last post
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Solo (1 Viewing)
All things Solo!
08-28-2011 10:53 AM Go to last post
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All things Zanzoterra!
06-25-2010 09:49 AM Go to last post
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All things Zenoah!
by Weaver
12-11-2008 10:55 PM Go to last post
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Other (1 Viewing)
by Rich K
01-18-2012 10:14 AM Go to last post
16 120
For Sale or Wanted
Post items for sale or items you would like to buy
by DM_Ben
12-30-2011 12:05 PM Go to last post
33 123
by phil
12-31-2011 12:52 PM Go to last post
21 131
Chutes (1 Viewing)
by yak55x
02-06-2012 01:45 AM Go to last post
82 532
Stuff that just doesn't fit into the other categories.
01-19-2012 09:31 PM Go to last post
66 415
PPC's (2 Viewing)
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11-20-2011 02:23 PM Go to last post
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12-16-2011 01:49 PM Go to last post
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11-13-2011 08:04 PM Go to last post
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If you are a vendor of PPC related items please list your products, website, contact, and other information here.
02-02-2011 04:57 PM Go to last post
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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.
02-11-2011 03:54 PM Go to last post
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12-11-2009 06:24 PM Go to last post
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This forum is for those with a Don Stutts designed PPC, including homebuilts.
08-29-2011 08:52 PM Go to last post
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by ByrdMan
05-31-2008 11:25 PM Go to last post
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Buckeye (2 Viewing)
162 2,602
07-18-2007 09:42 PM Go to last post
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by Brock
06-29-2007 09:48 AM Go to last post
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02-27-2011 07:30 PM Go to last post
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Manufacturer of the Predator PPC
11-09-2010 12:34 PM Go to last post
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Infinity (2 Viewing)
01-01-2012 07:13 PM Go to last post
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by Ryan
05-03-2011 03:31 PM Go to last post
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12-30-2011 04:39 PM Go to last post
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Red Fly is a European company that's been producing powered powerchutes (ppc) and powered paragliders (ppg) for over ten years. They produce single and double seaters and do any specific modifications a client wishes including technical specifications like the type of engine or coloristics of the cart, wing and so on.
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by phil
10-16-2011 07:09 PM Go to last post
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10-30-2009 01:19 PM Go to last post
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01-08-2012 11:27 AM Go to last post
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Other PPC's (1 Viewing)
This forum is for off-brand or PPC's that are no longer manufactured
01-28-2012 08:44 AM Go to last post
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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 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.
United States (2 Viewing)
Click here to find instructors in the United States.
by mthead
01-19-2012 02:07 AM Go to last post
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Click here to find Canadian Instructors.
09-04-2010 11:54 AM Go to last post
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