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Add-Ons
These special skills are added to the appropriate PPG rating
as described. Other add-ons, such as towing, ski-launching
and others will be added in the future.
[ Getting Rated ] [ Tandem Instructor ] [ Instru. Certification ] [ Add-Ons ] [ Ratings Clinic ]
PPG Trike
This proposed add-on would provide the pilot the necessary skills to
safely launch a ppg on a detachable trike. These trike's are generally used with
standard paramotors that can also be used in foot-launched flying. Preflight
| TRI:COD |
Demonstrates the ability to accurately assess conditions which allow for safe trike launch (weather, field conditions, wing weight range & rating, etc.) |
| TRI:PFD |
Demonstrates the ability to accurately pre-flight trike and canopy prior to flight (motor/trike connection, COG issues, canopy layout, avoiding wheel/line entanglements, etc.) |
Launch
| TRI:TFD |
Demonstrates the ability to use terrain features to assist in no wind launches. |
| TRI:CAD |
Demonstrates the ability to center canopy overhead using primarily brake toggle input and minimal nose wheel steerage. |
| TRI:PWD |
Demonstrates appropriate use of power to maintain canopy pressurization during launch. |
| TRI:CAD |
Demonstrates 5 successful no wind (0-5mph) launches. |
Landing
| TRI:SPD |
Demonstrates an understanding and control of higher approach speed due to greater wing loading. |
| TRI:FLD |
Demonstrates properly timed roundout and flare while maintaining level flight. |
| TRI:LND |
Demonstrates 5 successful landings with proper canopy control and deflation. |
Emergency Procedures
| TRI:EME |
Explains reserve parachute selection, mounting and deployment appropriate to the particular trike/motor configuration. |
| TRI:PLE |
Explains a "modified PLF" designed to protect extremities in the event of a rollover. |
Recommended Operating limitations
| TRI:SFR |
Takeoffs and landings from hard packed grass, dirt or paved surfaces free of terrain features which might cause rollovers. |
| TRI: |
Takeoffs and landings limited to relatively flat or gently rolling terrain with laterally oriented slope gradients of less than 3%. |
| TRI:WNR |
Should fly only in low wind conditions of less than 10 mph with minimal gusts. |
| TRI:XWR |
Should not launch in cross wind conditions of greater than 20° or 5 mph. |
| TRI:THR |
Should avoid flying in thermic conditions where peak climb rates exceed 200 fpm. |
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