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To a world of magic and wonder, a world that one can only experience from slow & low above, in the colorful skies of southwest Utah

As you will see via the website we offer everything from a 1st flight experience, to Sport Pilot & FAA Instructor certifications.

 A POWERED PARACHUTE is a chance to fulfill your childhood flying dream!

Experiencing the safe, slow & low flying characteristics of POWERED PARACHUTE, will definitely enhance your outlook on life!

 

SPORT PILOT TRAINING CLASS - STARTING JUN 17th - still have available for the entire 11-day program; or for individual modules that need to be filled!

 

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As with all aircraft winds, temperatures, humidity and all around atmosphere conditions can and will vary performance of your Powrachute.   In addition, the gross weight (payload + aircraft weight) can and will affect the performance of your Powrachute. The following performance statistics are of median range.

Performance 

Stall Speed-

Virtually Stall Resistant

Max Payload-

447 – 300 lbs <> 503 – 350 lbs

Take Off Roll-

25 FT. to 300 FT. (into wind)

Landing Roll-

10 FT. to 100 FT. (into wind)

Sink Rate-

10 - 12 FT. per Second

Glide Ratio-

3:1 to 4:1 (rectangular)

5:1 to 6:1 (elliptical)

Air Speed-

26 - 32 MPH

Ascent Speed-

350 to 1000 FPM

Descent Speed-

(Engine Off) 600 FPM

 

 

Manufacturing 

Height-

77.5 inches

Width-

71 inches

Length-

94.5 inches

 

 

Dual Basic w/447 & ’B’ drive

Weight - 232 lbs * 103 LEGAL *

With chute & risers 252 lbs

Dual Deluxe w/503 & ’B’ drive

Weight - 257 lbs

With chute & risers 277 lbs

Dual Deluxe w/503 & ’E’ drive
(Electric Start)

Weight - ~approx. 277 lbs

With chute & risers ~297 lbs

 

 

Ram Air Chutes

A Wide Variety of Quality Chutes Available

Standard Chutes Available:

Upgraded Chutes Available:

Apco 400

Hawk Wing 400

Elan 400

Quantum 290 Sky Energy or 
Quantum Advantage 400 or 450

Performance Design 400

 

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