Frontal Fuselage Bars - an exclusive design feature of Powrachute!

	Benefit: Structural strength - rollover protection - helps keep pilot & students head unexposed.  And these feature also provides for substantial forward impact resistance.
	vs. industry standard: This feature is NOT available on any other powered parachute, therefore the alternative would be less structural strength and less rollover & forward impact protection for pilot & student.

Chromolly 4130 Main Frame - Nose Wheel to Fan Guard - another exclusive design feature of Powrachute! (First & currently only manufacturer to run chromolly tubing the entire length of the frame.)

Benefit: This feature, like the Frontal Fuselage bars, adds more structural integrity to the design of the PPC.  The vast majority of the weight, vibration, and landing impact are absorbed on the rear of any PPC.  Running the chromolly from the nose to the fan guard ring also helps prevent prop strikes.  Hard landings on most PPC's will drive the aluminum fan guard arms into the prop, if the fan guard hits the ground.  Powrachute has the only design that mounts every engine support tube attachment points to the chromolly main frame. Summary: Protects your prop from strikes during a hard landing Preserves your fan guard ring Structural integrity for engine mount Save you $$

vs. industry standard: Aluminum engine and fan guard support tubes allow for more flex during hard landings.  This translates into more prop replacements ($450-700) and more down time!

Elevated Frame & Fan Guard

	Benefit: Saves rear end damage: Prop strikes and grass stains on prop blades.
	vs. industry standard: A hard landing and a low fan guard don't mix well.  The result: very undesirable cost in replacing props and fan guard parts, and of course - down time.

Ground Steering & Tow Bar - another exclusive design feature of Powrachute!

	Benefit: This feature simplifies the nose wheel steering, and doubles as a tow bar - thus keeping the "helpful" spectators away from the prop area while moving the PPC.  This feature is also equipped with a convenient self-centering system of springs, thus insuring your nose wheel alignment on landing.
	vs. industry standard: Spectators always seem to be the most "helpful" at the worst times - having them move behind the prop to 'push' gives you a clear picture of the potential risks.  No nose wheel self-centering device is currently offered - thus the hazardous potential of not having your front wheel aligned during landing is a constant possibility!

True One Piece A-Frame Suspension - another exclusive design feature of Powrachute!

	Benefit: True suspension system with the most structurally sound hydraulic shock suspension in the PPC industry.  Please reference article "Aero News Network.com" - and search "Arlington EAA 2000"
	vs. industry standard: The mid 90's technology of the fiberglass spring suspension allows for: 1) Bouncy embarrassing landings; 2) cracked spring rods and 3) more down time.

Odessey Dry Cell Battery & 12vdc Power Source - another exclusive design feature of Powrachute!

Benefit: The most expensive dry powder battery available. There is NO chance of an acid spill to you or your chute.  Powder coated battery mount is another standard associated feature. Also relavent is the accessory "Plug-in" power source, like that in cars.  This makes it easy to attach cell phones, GPS units, CD players, etc. - giving you more opportunities to enjoy your flight with a reliable power source.

vs. industry standard: Acid or Gel cell batteries are susceptible to spill damage!  Also, make sure your batteries are always charged.

Ceramic Chrome Exhaust

	Benefit: Rust resistant - Longer Muffler Life - Pleasing eye appeal
	vs. industry standard: Black muffler - discoloration after a few hours - shorter muffler life.

CNC Mazak Precision Machined Parts

	Benefit: CNC is what leading manufacturers use!  All of Powrachute machined parts are produced by a state of the art Mazak CNC equipment.  This give you constant reliability and quality.
	vs. industry standard: Less consistent parts

Spin Lock Trim Tabs - Powrachute is the 1st and only company to offer this as standard equipment.

	Benefit: Trim Tabs allow for easy initial chute setup & trimming, as well as a convenient way to help you 'stay-the-course' in a cross wind x-country flight.
	vs. industry standard: Without secure Trim Tabs, you must adjust for cross winds with constant leg pressure - this easily leads to leg cramps and exhaustion, especially while flying a heavy student.

In-House Powder Coating

	Benefit: Powrachute is currently the only company that powder coats all of its parts in-house.  This give you the advantage of: 1) Quality control 2) Rapid delivery of painted parts 3) Maximum quality, as all parts are sand blasted and then prepared in state-of-the-art dip tanks.
	vs. industry standard: Long waits and no quality control because parts are shipped off to third party sub-contractors.

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Aluminum Saddles 6061-T6 - maximally used

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SkyTrails Ranch, Inc. Training

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