How does the wind affect a Powered Parachutes flight?
Experienced Powered Parachute pilots are able to fly safely in winds that do not exceed 24kph (15mph). At these speeds, even though the wind speed is acceptable, gusting winds, may cause the aircraft to exhibit some rocking motions as the airfoil attempts to adjust to the varying wind speeds. As long as the gusts do not exceed the maximum, this is not a problem for this type aircraft. The pilot need not make corrections for the rocking motion, as the pendulum effect is self-correcting. Needless to say, the aircraft should never be flown in high winds, turbulence or other adverse weather conditions. To coin an old flying phrasethere are old pilots and there are bold pilots; but there are no old, bold pilots!
