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eBook Description

eBook Powered Parachute LSA Flying Handbook Powered Parachute Flying Handbook is the FAA Handbook with Paul Hamilton adding navigation, comments, and additional links to the web for further information. After you purchse the ebook, the conformation page provides two downloads, a video and the ebook download. The video is the top file and the ebook is below. Typically you would watch the 6 minute video first. It goes over the details on how to download the ebook and use it. The ebook file name is below the video and has the name ebook-15MB_PpcFh.pdf which is a big file and take a while to download depending on your internet speed.

Book Description

The Powered Parachute Flying Handbook is the primary reference text for the FAA Knowledge Exam for the PPC.

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.

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.

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