A powered parachute (ppc) is a category of aircraft that requires the pilot to inflate the wing (parachute) and then control the aircraft with a “pendulum configuration” of the cart hanging below it. Availability: Usually ships the next business day. FAA-H-8083-29$29.95 Description This unique and fun aircraft is an evolution of ultralight aircraft including the parachute, paraglider, and powered paraglider. This new FAA handbook introduces the basic pilot skills and knowledge essential for piloting powered parachutes. It benefits student pilots just beginning their PPC endeavors, as well as those pilots wishing to improve their flying proficiency and aeronautical knowledge, and flight instructors engaged in the instruction of both students and licensed pilots. Here the pilot is shown the realm of powered parachute flight and given information and guidance in the performance of procedures and maneuvers required for pilot certification. the handbook begins with an introduction to powered parachutes, including a history of this unique aircraft. chapters cover aerodynamics, components and systems, powerplants, preflight and ground operations, basic flight maneuvers, takeoffs and departure climbs, airspace, ground reference maneuvers, airport operations, approaches and landings, and night, abnormal, and emergency procedures. This book is the official faa source for learning to fly powered parachutes and many test questions for the powered parachute faa knowledge exam come from this reference. illustrated throughout with full-color graphics and photography, indexed, soft cover, 160 pages. Edition Details Area of interest Federal regulations and aeronautical information ISBN 978-1-56027-671-5 Format Softcover, indexed and illustrated, 160 pages, indexed and illustrated, four-color cover. in english. Author faa Publisher Aviation Supplies & Academics We gladly accepts Mastercard, VISA or American Express. Your satisfaction Guaranteed. 100% Safe, Secure Shopping. Easy Returns. Free Exchanges. We value your Privacy.          Adventure Productions Store | Customer Service Become an Associate and Earn! | Dealer Inquiries Welcome Adventure Productions Home | Site Map Download Catalog | Downloads and Updates Related Web Sites A Pilot Resource | Sport Pilot Training All About Sport Pilot | All About Light Sport Aircraft All About Ultralights | All About Weight Shift Trikes All About Powered Parachutes | All About Powered Paragliders All About Paragliding | All About Hang Gliding Weather to Fly is a registered trademark owned by Paul Hamilton. All rights reserved. No claim is made to the exclusive right to use "weather", apart from the mark as shown. "Get smarter each time you fly" is trademarked by Paul Hamilton. To contact us with questions or comments about this web site: Customer Service at Adventure Productions. Copyright © 1996 - 2006 Paul Hamilton and Loretta Hamilton. All rights reserved.