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A powered parachute (motorized parachute, PPC, paraplane) is a
parachute with motor and wheels. The aircraft's airspeed is
typically about 25–35 mph (40–60 km/h). PPCs operate safely at
heights ranging from a few feet off the ground (while ground
skimming, a popular use of the aircraft) to altitudes as high as
18,000+ feet (5.5 km). But typical operating heights are between
500 and 1500 feet (150–500 meters). Equipped with the standard 5
or 10 gallon fuel tank, PPCs can typically be flown for about
three hours. They have very short take-off and landing rolls,
sometimes less than 100 ft (30 m). PPCs are among the least
expensive aerial vehicles.A new one-person powered parachute may
cost as little as $5,000, though single seaters more typically
cost about $10,000. Top end two seater PPCs usually cost
$15,000–25,000. Empty weight is typically around 200–300 lb
(90–135 kg) and payload can be upwards of 500 lb (225 kg). In the
United States, most single place PPCs are flown under part 103 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations and, therefore, may be flown
without a license or flight instruction
