So why did you guys get out of flying PPC's? I know the winds are usually stronger in the western half of the state, but the eastern side is usually flyable at least a couple of times per week.
Mine was a 2 seater and FAA changed the rules to where it being over 254 lbs I'd need an N number and a Sport Pilots license to fly it. There was also a marriage that got in the way... <LOL>
The wind limitations did it for me, just didn't get to fly it that often.
I really always wanted a gyroplane, so I started moving that direction.
I really always wanted a gyroplane, so I started moving that direction.
I definitely understand the FAA stuff. I'm currently flying a single seater that falls under part 103 so I don't have to deal with that, but am planning to upgrade to a 2 seater and get the license.
Wind is an issue depending on where you live. I haven't had too many weeks that I couldn't fly at least once, but as the days get shorter in the fall, work gets in the way and pretty much only leaves the weekends. I'm loving it otherwise.
There is about 10-15 people in the Tulsa area that fly them and it seems the interest is picking up. There is also a couple of facebook groups that are growing.
Wind is an issue depending on where you live. I haven't had too many weeks that I couldn't fly at least once, but as the days get shorter in the fall, work gets in the way and pretty much only leaves the weekends. I'm loving it otherwise.
There is about 10-15 people in the Tulsa area that fly them and it seems the interest is picking up. There is also a couple of facebook groups that are growing.
It really helps to have a group to fly with. Brings back fun memories.
I haven't seen any around OKC in a long time.
I remember flying one morning and chasing a hot air balloon. Flew a few circles around him thinking "Ha, you need a car full of people to fly your thing, mine's a one man show".
To each his own.
Flying in a small open craft is one of the best things.
I haven't seen any around OKC in a long time.
I remember flying one morning and chasing a hot air balloon. Flew a few circles around him thinking "Ha, you need a car full of people to fly your thing, mine's a one man show".
To each his own.
Flying in a small open craft is one of the best things.
Saw a guy flying between Yukon & Mustang about 6 weeks ago. This was probably a PPC that took off from CE Page.
There used to be a PPC dealer at Page, don't know if he's still there or not.
Mike Caddel passed away in Feb of this year. He was who FAA administrator Jane Garvey worked with to come up with the revised regs for powered parachutes and even took a ride in Mikes PPC at Will Rogers. I talked with Mike several times and even took him for a 'spirited' ride down one of the taxiways at Page in my Buick Grand National.
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Yeah, Mike Caddel, I remember him. I had my gyro at Page when he was there with PPCs, he took my wife up for a ride.
Really nice guy.
Really nice guy.
There is a PPG training location in OKC, and a few guys that fly PPC's over that way and I know a few more that are interested. Check out "Oklahoma Powered Parachutes" on facebook if you are interested. I'm starting to see more of these around the Tulsa area.
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