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2 gallons left and I measured my tank actually holds 11, so used 9.

I flew a PD when I was in training for my sport pilot PPC certificate. It's been so long that I don't recall how it handled. However, my Dream Machine had an Apco dovetail chute when I purchased it. I put about 15-20 hours on it before I sent it in for inspection and it failed. That's when I purchased the Cruiser 500 (back in 2017) and haven't looked back. The Cruise is awesome.

​@@ScottRichardson_PPCthanks my friend.

@@AlpineWarren You're welcome. You'll be very happy with the Cruiser.

It is a fun place to fly to. Greensburg (I34) has a new runway and I need to scope it out before I fly down that way again.

Thanks a lot! Yep, it's still sitting in the hangar next to my machine and last I heard he still wants to sell it.

I just use an app on my iPhone called MotionX-GPS, but that app is no longer available.

I fly really high until I can see the mountains out in Utah LOLOLL!

The helmets/headsets are from Comtronics Aero. Info on my setup is here: drive.google.com/file/d/1FsFW_ZYC7A6Xocd7LU5Tfd-vjwVAMCO3/view?usp=drive_link

@@ScottRichardson_PPC thank you sir!

Get out of California as quickly as you can! Much better living out here in "flyover country".

I love my convertible and rag wing LOL! In my opinion, the powered parachute is the perfect platform for aerial photography. Low, slow and no windows!

Foot rests, which I never use because I have short legs LOL!

It's a 1999 Buckeye Dream Machine. Info here: drive.google.com/file/d/1fcS4aMQvkc_mKzR3z7YTIJIQ0WDI3LYK/view?usp=drive_link

@@ScottRichardson_PPC Thanks for the information! Your videos are inspiring!!

@@nathanhoughton8951 I'm glad you like the videos. I've been contacted by many people who have taken up flying powered parachutes after watching my channel. It's very humbling and I'm so glad I can inspire people to take the leap. It takes a lot work, but the end result is so worth it!

Aaaaaaghhhh, darn rats! Yes, I still highly recommend the Apco Cruiser. It's a great wing.

You're welcome!

Thanks! Yep, been around a camera for about 50 years.

It all depends on the wind. In calm air it would take about 3 hours, which is just shy of my maximum endurance (limited by fuel). I have done one 3-hour flight since I've been flying, that flight is here: ua-cam.com/video/JovMaTphS5c/v-deo.htmlsi=n_zRdop1aECzugP1

A tension knot occurs when 1 more more lines get tangled together (a single line can get twisted) and when they are put under tension at takeoff, they tighten into a knot. When you get a knot in the lines, the effective line length changes, causing a deformation in the shape of the parachute. This can result in several issues, including a turning tendency, which is what I experienced right after takeoff. Thanks for watching my videos!

Happy birthday! Here's a link to an old article I wrote that shows my setup. I need to update it a bit. drive.google.com/file/d/1fcS4aMQvkc_mKzR3z7YTIJIQ0WDI3LYK/view?usp=drive_link

So I’m not too old to learn. ,,72. .?!?

It's not a paramotor, it's a powered parachute (there is a difference!). It's a 1999 Buckeye Dream Machine with an Apco Cruiser 500 parachute. Detailed info here: drive.google.com/file/d/1fcS4aMQvkc_mKzR3z7YTIJIQ0WDI3LYK/view?usp=sharing

Thanks!

It was a bit bubbly indeed! Glad you enjoy the videos and thanks for watching!

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No. I just choose to wear one.

Yes it is!

No, it's definitely not because of altitude because I don't fly that high. For some reason this engine just runs very cool and I need to keep the radiator partially covered to get the proper temps (145-165). I usually run coolant temps of around 155-160. Without the cover it runs at 135 deg or so.

Nice! I'm gonna have to get down there and fly with you for sure.

Thanks! It was really watching me for sure.

It's just a 1/4" mono audio plug.

Yes, they can tip over, especially in crosswinds. Part of the training to fly a PPC is to avoid those scenarios which could induce a tip-over and also to abort the takeoff if the parachute is rocking and not stable.

Way cool, welcome to my channel and hope you enjoy my other adventures.

It is a lot of work for the sport pilot training, but it is so worth it! Go for it!

@@ScottRichardson_PPC studying right now.

@@TimDonk Excellent!

Thanks, it's a very cool place from which to fly.

I try to keep it 8 mph or under with no or minimal gusts (they are a real pain when laying out the parachute!).

How about this? short view of old SHS ua-cam.com/video/ZdpDTwTRgoM/v-deo.htmlsi=Q-WIM5v0YyOd_0Ih&t=2080

Apco Cruiser?

Tell me about it LOL! Hoping to change that in the coming days/weeks. I just haven't flown a whole lot since last October.

If you look closely you'll see a ton of water standing in a lot of the fields. We got a lot of rain (3-4") so the farmers were waiting for things to dry out. They just planted most of our fields last night, but we have one bottom field that is still wet.

I learned to fly from Paul Whybrew, a CFI who used to live in Fortville, IN. Sadly, he passed away in early 2018.

@@ScottRichardson_PPC thanks, I spotted Midwest ppg but definitely would want ppc if I can. Hopefully they can square me away.

Thanks! Turns out I'm going to be up at Countryview Powered Parachutes (Darrell Martin) up in Wakarusa (about 7 mi west of Goshen) May 24-27, 2024. Hopefully the weather will be good as there could be 12-15 powered parachutes up there that weekend. Should be fun!

Thanks a lot! now I'm just waiting for decent weather.