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Powered Parachutes (PPC's) Discussion Forums All things PPC!
	General Discussion (1 Viewing) PLEASE post only items that do not fit into one of the other catagories below in this forum.	Who are you in east Texas? by tonyray 05-06-2008 01:20 PM	309	2,305
	PCEF Cross-Country Trip The purpose of this forum is to keep everyone up-to-date on the latest plans for the trip, and answer any questions you may have.	Voyager at Oshkosh... again!! by The Red Baron 05-07-2008 10:56 AM	6	85
	Non PPC discussion This forum is for Non PPC related discussion about anything you'd like!	invisible attached pictures by texas_tl 04-09-2008 02:14 PM	56	365
	A Place From Which To Fly (2 Viewing) 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.	Private airports and PPC opinions by mignazito 03-31-2008 06:31 PM	25	199
	Aerobatics and Flight Manevers Spins, spirals, high attitude moves? Share what you know about them right here.	No Power Landings by mignazito 01-09-2008 11:12 AM	7	175
	Airport Access (1 Viewing) Hava a problem with your local airport? Are they "freezing" you out? Share your experience and strategies here.	Federal Funding by tkelly1250 12-13-2007 03:54 PM	6	38
	Books, Magazines, the Internet and Other Educational Resources Found a good PPC related book, or looking for one? Perhaps you've located a great educational resource to share with everyone.	Marty's Book by kilowatt 04-29-2008 08:04 PM	28	147
	CFI, SP, BFI, AFI, NBC, CBS, UFO.... What are the different certification levels, and how are they achieved? What do they permit you to do?	Brisbane Queensland Australia by BARNEY 11-15-2007 03:32 AM	10	58
	Clothing How do you dress for the various seasons? Any particular brands of clothes?	Heated clothing by Limegreen 01-27-2008 11:35 PM	6	39
	Clubs and Organizations 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.	EAA: Is it worth it? by Frank Smrdel 05-12-2008 09:54 PM	11	165
	Cross Country Trips What to plan for, special considerations, doing it safely.	Cross- Country PPC race by Rich K 02-26-2008 09:04 AM	6	41
	FAR 103 and the 6080 Exemption This forum is to discuss things that related to FAR 103 and the 6080 exemption such as weight and fuel restrictions, congested areas, etc.	Manufacturers for 103 PPCs by dagwodzz 04-14-2008 12:12 AM	20	178
	Events (1 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.)	Sun n Fun reports by Rich K 04-13-2008 02:47 PM	96	521
	Help Using These Forums 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.	Photo Problem by johnbaum 05-11-2008 10:28 PM	9	64
	Homebuilt PPCs Built your PPC from a kit, or from "scratch?" Share the experience (and the results) with us.	Paraplane Plans Anyone??? by texasbagpiper 04-13-2008 02:50 PM	40	706
	Humor and Gag Posts Have a joke? Or a "slightly" altered photo? Let's hear or see it!	Bowling ball drop by lockdoc600 03-01-2008 04:51 PM	29	336
	Improvements and Modifications Thought of a way to make your PPC better? Share it with us!	Adding Carb Heater by coyote-243 05-08-2008 12:54 PM	49	307
	Incidents database (4 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.	Full Throttle Jam (engine Out) by texasbagpiper 05-13-2008 12:45 PM	80	561
	Insurance (1 Viewing) Or the lack thereof....	Finally, Insurance! by scottf 04-16-2008 04:08 PM	7	53
	Navigation Use this forum to discuss GPS or other aides related to navigation	Garmin 196 flight recording by indoruwet 05-02-2008 11:56 AM	16	196
	Photos (1 Viewing) 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.	Bruce Brown? by mignazito 04-15-2008 07:16 PM	118	584
	Poll's Do you want to find out what other people think? This is the place to post your poll questions about PPC's.	To be or not to be Sport Pilot by AirSportAdventures 03-05-2008 01:45 PM	18	133
	PPCs in the Media Have you seen a PPC in a movie or on TV? What was it positive exposure and promotion for our sport?	Arlington, WA Fly-in on Evening Magazine... by Boback 09-05-2007 06:34 PM	5	21
	Sport Pilot (4 Viewing) Sport Pilot updates and talk	Dual Instruction Equipment by AirSportAdventures 05-11-2008 09:18 AM	150	1,487
	Stories 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!	SAR.....kind of! by lockdoc600 04-03-2008 12:43 AM	19	188
	Takeoff and Landing Techniques (1 Viewing) What to do, or better yet, what not to do!	Landing Technique by macleodm3 05-13-2008 08:19 AM	35	372
	Trailers, Covers and Transporting Your PPC 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.	Transporting PPC using Sedan by indoruwet 04-27-2008 12:50 PM	24	201
	Weather and Seasonal Flying Considerations Use this forum to discuss issues related to differences or considerations necessary when flying during the different seasons, and in various weather conditions.	stinking wind by lowpull 05-05-2008 08:27 PM	30	222
	Which Brand of PPC to Purchase 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.	test flight of afu 103 frame by mignazito 05-11-2008 09:57 AM	36	604
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.
	Advanced Steel Airframes	websight by Flying_Manfred 09-12-2005 12:31 AM	1	7
	Aerochute	info needed on Aerochute ppc by gordonmartin 10-29-2007 06:34 AM	1	16
	Airframes Unlimited (AFU) and Stutts Designed (1 Viewing) This forum is for those with a Don Stutts designed PPC, including homebuilts.	Airframes Unlimited by Aaron Reynolds 05-13-2008 01:31 AM	80	961
	Blue Heron	Blue Heron Spirit 103 as Kit. by Joe LINY 02-16-2006 05:29 PM	1	4
	Buckeye (5 Viewing)	New CG Bracket system from Buckeye by texasbagpiper 05-13-2008 10:59 AM	39	296
	Condor	Condor weight and balance by mignazito 07-18-2007 08:42 PM	3	10
	Destiny	Destiny Fusion by dfusion 08-05-2007 11:19 PM	16	162
	Gemini	New to me Gemini by Brock 06-29-2007 08:48 AM	3	12
	HHF (Harmening's High Flyers)	What do you think? by phover 03-15-2008 11:30 PM	13	68
	Hughes Aero Manufacturer of the Predator PPC	Predator Owners by romad_dave 06-09-2007 01:34 PM	1	3
	Infinity	Dual control needs help by AirSportAdventures 03-27-2008 12:06 PM	7	50
	Paraski	I decided by mignazito 04-24-2008 02:10 PM	10	61
	Phoenix Powered Parachutes	New Website by mignazito 11-03-2007 03:10 PM	6	52
	Powrachute	pc 2000 by mignazito 04-05-2008 09:27 PM	15	131
	Six Chuter (1 Viewing)	Do Six Chuters have a good reputation??? by mignazito 03-21-2008 10:53 AM	8	29
	Skymaster	4 wheeled skymaster by mignazito 10-23-2007 10:05 PM	3	20
	Summit	Another Summit Australian bound.. by Rich K 01-12-2008 05:35 PM	23	50
	Steel Breeze	103 mini steel breeze by asapjun 12-02-2007 11:01 PM	26	72
	Other PPC's This forum is for off-brand or PPC's that are no longer manufactured	Paladin PPC by mignazito 10-11-2007 11:01 PM	19	115
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.
	United States (2 Viewing) Click here to find instructors in the United States.	Looking for other Louisiana or Texas flyers by Louisiana Powered Parachute Club 05-05-2008 10:54 AM	60	194
	Canada Click here to find Canadian Instructors.	School in Quebec by phover 03-14-2008 10:29 AM	10	23
Engine Forums All things engine! Commercial posts are allowed in this forum.
	2si / Cuyuna All things 2si and Cuyuna!	2SI 690L-70 (Liquid Cooled) by Bruce Brown 03-15-2006 07:55 PM	9	13
	General 4-Stroke This forum is for the discussion of 4-stroke engine options with the exception of the HKS which has its own category.	4 Stroke Engine by mignazito 02-16-2008 11:40 PM	5	67
	Hirth All things Hirth!	hirth vs. rotax by mignazito 12-20-2007 12:34 AM	17	131
	HKS (1 Viewing) All things HKS!	Hks Tbo by asapjun 12-01-2005 10:38 PM	6	19
	MZ All things MZ!	Time to overhaul by Joe Pires 06-26-2006 01:37 PM	3	10
	Rotax All things Rotax!	convert grey head 582 to blue head by mignazito 05-11-2008 02:15 PM	97	565
	Solo All things Solo!	Starting Solo 210 Engines by Peter in Wisconsin 10-26-2007 07:32 PM	7	33
	Zanzoterra All things Zanzoterra!	Never	0	0
	Zenoah (Xenoah) All things Zenoah!	Xenoah 338cc by woody king 02-01-2004 09:31 AM	1	2
	Other	2 stroke future? by Rich K 09-06-2007 06:13 AM	6	61
Components and Parts Forums These forums are for discussion of non-engine related parts and components on a PPC
	Carb Talk How do you sync your carbs? Do you have the right jets? Post all carb related issues here.	The $1.55 Carb Syncronizer by Marty Ignazito by indoruwet 04-23-2008 10:24 AM	23	140
	Chute Talk Squares or Ellipticals? Riser lines, safetly lines, steering lines and related hardware. Kiting the chute correctly, and trimming it.....	Eeek! There's a hole in my chute! by Incarcerated 05-09-2008 07:50 AM	157	1,152
	Communications (1 Viewing) Helmets, Headset, and Intercoms	2 Way Air Band Hand Held Radio Brand/Model... by roger 04-28-2008 01:54 PM	51	278
	Electrical Have an electrical problem with your PPC? Post all wiring related problems or questions to this forum.	Spark plugs & locktite by mignazito 04-30-2008 10:09 PM	33	209
	Exhaust Systems (2 Viewing) Getting a new one? Maintaining an old one? Which type is best? Should it be tuned? Questions, questions....	Muffler Clamp?? by tobacco farmer 02-27-2008 08:27 PM	9	83
	Gasoline, Lubrication, and Cooling System Questions about gas, oils, dilution ratios, coolants or related issues? This is the place to discuss them.	Gasoline by mignazito 05-07-2008 11:35 PM	34	305
	Gearbox or drive reductions This forum is for the discussion of gearbox or drive reduction issues on all PPC engines	seal question by mignazito 03-13-2008 10:33 PM	10	61
	Hardware (1 Viewing) Nuts, bolts, fasteners, grades, etc.	Gold mine for AN grade parts by Dennis Garrett 11-30-2007 05:19 PM	10	97
	Harness, Seat Belt, Brakes and Restraint Systems Questions or discussion about what kind to use, or application? Post them here.	PC-2000 Seat belts & Harness upgrade by mignazito 03-19-2008 05:27 PM	9	49
	Instruments This category is to discuss the various instruments such as the Grand Rapids EIS, Taskem EFI, Stratomaster, and others	New Taskem RPM/TIME Guage Manipulation by texasbagpiper 04-25-2008 09:22 PM	14	83
	Lights and Strobes Help us shed some light on the subject!	LED Position Lights? by biglake 01-26-2008 06:53 PM	7	38
	Prop Talk 2 or 3 blade? Ivo, Warp, or Powerfin? List all prop related issues here.	PropGuard Netting by mignazito 05-13-2008 12:23 AM	49	373
	Throttle Problems and Issues Problems with your throttle? Not sure what to do? Discuss it here.	throttle cable lube? by Ron in WA. 03-25-2008 11:13 PM	5	35
	Tire Talk Smoothies, knobbies, whatever.... Talk about 'em here.	tundra tire question by booboopercy 10-24-2007 08:09 AM	4	25
For Sale or Wanted Post items for sale or items you would like to buy
	Avionics / Instruments	GPS information by mignazito 04-11-2008 09:32 AM	20	69
	Communication Equipment	Looking for a used RAD communicator by Incarcerated 04-30-2008 01:31 PM	4	7
	Chutes	Fixing Small Holes In The Canopy by Rich K 04-21-2008 09:03 AM	32	195
	Miscellaneous Stuff that just doesn't fit into the other categories.	1996 Buckeye DM Dual Seats w/8 gallon Gas... by texasbagpiper 05-06-2008 12:48 AM	20	83
	PPC's (1 Viewing)	Buckeye Dragonfly for sale by prtexas 04-24-2008 04:45 PM	68	229
	Powerplant Accessories	Engines, service, parts by GASSITT 04-03-2003 10:37 AM	2	2
	Powerplants	Hirth 3503 70hp by ultracruiser41 09-02-2007 08:35 AM	3	5
	Trailers (1 Viewing)	Big Honking Trailer for possible trade... by Joe LINY 12-10-2007 07:22 PM	7	47
	Vendors If you are a vendor of PPC related items please list your products, website, contact, and other information here.	MicroTim-UL coming Spring 2008 by mignazito 02-26-2008 07:09 PM	10	35
Clubs and Associations This section contains forums for MEMBERS of the listed clubs and associations. You are welcome to read all of them, but you may not post on them unless you are a member of an organization, and have the correct password.
	Quaker State Powered Parachutes Club A forum for members of the Quaker State Powered Parachutes Club.	Never	0	0
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