Powered Parachute Flying Handbook
The reference for powered parachute pilots — the aircraft, its handling, and the operations unique to this light-sport category.
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The Powered Parachute Flying Handbook is the FAA's reference for powered-parachute pilots. It covers the components and systems of a powered parachute, preflight and ground handling, the flight maneuvers and traffic-pattern operations for the type, aerodynamics as they apply to a ram-air wing, and powered-parachute emergencies.
It supports the Sport and Private certificates in the powered-parachute category.
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