I've thought about it for about 15 years and now think I'm getting serious about buying a nice 2 seat powered parachute. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get one, it's just a matter of the particular setup and options. I'm curious if we have any powered parachute fliers here and what their suggestions would be.
So far what I know I want is a 2 seater, moderate chute and plenty of power. I've ridden in one but now flown one. The one I rode in was a 'trainer' of sorts with a full compliment of gauges and radios. I like to know what's going on, but don't want useless gauges that just increase the cost. I'm not going in looking for a $1500 machine, but I also don't think I need a lot of the stuff that comes with a 20k machine. Any thoughts or experiences?
So far what I know I want is a 2 seater, moderate chute and plenty of power. I've ridden in one but now flown one. The one I rode in was a 'trainer' of sorts with a full compliment of gauges and radios. I like to know what's going on, but don't want useless gauges that just increase the cost. I'm not going in looking for a $1500 machine, but I also don't think I need a lot of the stuff that comes with a 20k machine. Any thoughts or experiences?