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Here is an older photo before some upgrades. https://photos.app.goo.gl/X06VAAyECVMmsdKI2

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Wow ! that certainly is an old hybrid of sorts. Probably well suited and easily adapted to the ppg wing due to the old design. Did this ever have foot steering ? Also the hang points seem narrow for a PPC wing. My instructor has a hybrid he uses for tandems with a rotax and a ppg wing that he custom built and had n numbered.

Less than 1 year since I started this post and it seems like an eternity experience and flying wise. I opted to go the powered parachute route which seems to be somewhat less known with few manufacturers of new vehicles etc. I can say that the only possible downside to this route vs ppg is a bit less portability and slightly longer takeoff roll. Especially when paired with a modern elliptical wing that handles more like a ppg wing as far as glide, efficiency, and turning capability. The heavier wing loading makes it much more difficult to stall or collapse a wing ever and offers a bit more stability. Perhaps if you see yourself as the type of pilot who wants to get into acro hardcore this is not the way to go for you though Ive seen barrell rolls done in a ppc with elliptical wing

Not sure how that tandem ppg wing has worked out for you but Apco lift 400 and 450 are fast flying elliptical winfs designed for PPC and foot steering that have excellent glide ratio. Asap also has the thunderbolt E series wich I have no experience with but also elliptical and both should glide and handle much more like ppg wings on a ppc..

Thanks for all the replies. Still a bit concerned about which way to go. Seems that everyone here is suggesting foot launch first would at least be a valuable learning tool. However what He is offering with the PPC course and flying is not a trike flown via a handheld braking system with a ppg paramotor, but a foot controlled steering, heavier trike with a larger wing more of the parachute type and with heavier loading and more of the rotax type 503 or higher output engines. As opposed to a hand controlled parglider type wing and paramotor being used with a lightweight trike. To be clear, the instructor offers both types instruction but in discussing the differences seemed to favor and encourage the ppc route citing the typical damages to props and cages most would experience in the first year.... Any thoughts from instructors whom have experience in multiple types of flight appreciated... As for health and size, Im quite heavy at approx 255 lbs but somewhat athletic for the size and I am 46 yrs old.

I am a newb to this sport and I have just got started with some training. After meeting and talking to the instructor for two hours about the differences Im still a bit confused about which way to go. PPC training is less expensive and gets you in the air quicker and seems to be a little safer due to the wing loading but perhaps a bit less portable. Im told there is much less maintenance requiremens with the ppc option as well. I dont however seem to be able to find much available online regarding powered parachutes availability and there seems to be much more iin the way of ppg equipment .. supposedly my local instructor isnt big on selling gear but would help me find whatever.

Thanks for your input. This is one I was curious about. Any other suggestions for this weight range ? Seems many of the other large displacement motors also add substantial weight for the increased thrust and power.

Just a newb getting started with training but trying to research my impending purchase options. Being as I am quite heavy and would be flying as a beginner it seems this limits my motor options quite a lot. Other than shelling out for a new lightweight air conception nitro 200. What would be some acceptable motors I might consider ?

thanks for the input. Seems I have lots to learn and this seems like a good place for it..

It would seem there are 2-3 websites like this.. Here is another one. http://paramotorengine.com/ Someone a bit more knowledgeable than I should perhaps report this to somewhere

Im a total newb to this sport and Just starting traing in the US. Im sure I will have many more questions but now Im wondering if this is a legitimate and reputable place to purchase a rig. Anyone here actually bought from them ? service ?