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So I've been building an ultralight

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bobbyb13:
Looks like there are two person versions of those powered parachutes to be had for $50k.
Could be really fun in the right place/time.

danny_galaga:

--- Quote from: bobbyb13 on October 03, 2024, 11:50:00 am ---Looks like there are two person versions of those powered parachutes to be had for $50k.
Could be really fun in the right place/time.

--- End quote ---

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50k USD is probably about what I've spent on a real airplane. Seems to me theyve missed the point of what a powered parachute should be about

bobbyb13:
It is impressive that you have only spent that much to be able to build such a cool machine.

I would think that for group float activity ballooning would be far more fun than dangling from a parachute with somebody..

danny_galaga:
Ballooning is something else again. I did it once..very tranquil. It blows mind that balloonists basically steer by going up and down to find the right direction of wind. An understanding of weather far beyond the average pilot I reckon.

Mines still not flying yet, but I did taxi it around the airfield on the weekend..it looks really nice on the ground 😊

pbj:
The balloon also has a rudder flap on the side of it that they can use to steer some. Sort of.  I think he was also tugging in the sides with ropes to accomplish something. Fellow passengers were flight attendants and they asked about 10,000 questions.

 :dunno

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