Six Chuter West LLC

The Northwest Powered Parachute Classifieds have been recently updated (April 21, 2010).  Check out the great deals on new and used powered parachutes! The Six Chuter dealer network has the largest inventory of new and used, quality aircraft anywhere in the U.S.  Why “risk” one of those other internet deals when you can meet face to face with experienced representatives who know these aircraft “inside and out”.  We only sell aircraft where we can verify the service background and know that the aircraft has been properly cared for.

If you don’t find quite what you are looking for, email us at maas0755@comcast.net and let us know what you need.  You can be assured that we will search for and find the very best aircraft that meets your needs and budget.  And you will be connected with the most professional training and service network anywhere in the U.S.

Check out these two particularly great deals this month:

Mike Locklings "rocket ship" Single Seat with 582Art Smith's "Patriot" Spirit

Art Smith's "Patriot" Spirit

The Pacific N.W. Powered Parachute Classifieds have been updated 3.16.2010.  We carry the largest inventory of new and used powered parachutes anywhere in the U.S.  Our dealer network has a large inventory of new and used powered parachutes.

We sell only aircraft that we have either assembled and serviced ourselves, or when we can verify the maintenance history of a used aircraft.

We also have the largest training and support network for powered parachutes anywhere in the USA and can package any sale with professional training and ongoing support.

The Spring season is upon us and there is no better time to make a commitment and fullfill your dream of flying a powered parachute.

Contact us at maas0755@comcast.net with questions or if you are looking for something that we don’t have in our inventory.

The Six Chuter West team wishes all our current and prospective customers a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to serving you in the coming year.

From the Six Chuter West Team

The Six Chuter West team held their first annual planning retreat at the Six Chuter West center in East Wenatchee last week.  Six Chuter West is working with Six Chuter Inc.’s Dan Bailey to transition the majority of manufacturing and parts operations to Pangborn Memorial Airport in East Wenatchee.  Last year Six Chuter west purchased a contract from Six Chuter Inc. to give them the sole assembly, distribution and sales rights to Six Chuter powered parachutes in the western United States.  The new team is now readying itself for expanded operations in 2010.

Six Chuter Inc., Dan Bailey (right) confers with Rolando Santiago and Tom Connelly of Six Chuter West LLC during end of year planning retreat.

The Six Chuter West LLC team spent the weekend with Dan Bailey discussing manufacturing operations and going over the current line of aircraft carefully to determine what, if any changes should be made in 2010.  The team is focused on a short list of changes that will made to the current P103UL and the Legend XL and in rolling out the Legend “Paragon”, Six Chuter Inc.’s new 912 model.

The Six Chuter West team also mapped out their own future by identifying key team members, roles, responsibilities and tasks for the coming year.  Read more About the Six Chuter Team on the about us page of Six Chuter West.

Another important part of the annual meeting was just hanging out at the Vedder house.  Tim and Deb cooked up an incredible meal of prime rib and potatoes romanoff.  For the cooks at heart, here is what we will call the Six Chuter West LLC “dinner of the year” recipe:

POTATOES ROMANOFF

This dish may be prepared the day before and refrigerated until ready to bake.

 6 Large potatoes 1 Pint sour cream or yogurt 6 green onions, chopped fine 1-1/2 Cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Salt & Freshly ground pepper to taste Paprika

 Cook potatoes in their jackets until tender.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Butter a 2-quart casserole.

 Peel potatoes and shred into a large bowl.  Stir in sour cream or yogurt, onion, 1 cup of the cheese, salt and pepper.  Transfer to casserole.  Top with remaining cheese.  Sprinkle with paprika.  Bake 20 minutes, or until heated through.

Garlic Prime Rib

 1-10# Prime Rib Roast (preferably bone in) 10 cloves garlic minced (or use pre-minced garlic in jar) 6-Tblsp. Olive oil (I use lots of this) 4-tsp salt 4-tsp pepper 4-tsp dried thyme (Note:  you can double the amount of all ingredients above to put a nice covering over the Rib Roast)

 1.     Place roast in roasting pan with the fatty side up…very important)

2.     In small bowl mix the garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper & thyme.

3.     Spread mixture over the fatty layer and sides/ends of roast.

4.     Let the roast sit out until it is at room temperature (no longer than 1-hr.

5.     Pre-heat oven to 500 deg. F

6.     Bake the roast for 20 minutes @ 500 F, then reduce temp to 325 deg F and continue roasting 1-2 hrs. until internal temp of roast is 130 deg. F  (it will continue to cook once removed from oven when you cover it with aluminum foil.)

7.     Remove from oven and cover with Aluminum foil

8.     Allow the roast to sit 1-20 minutes.

Six Chuter West from left to right Doug Maas, Rolando Santiago, Dane Stetner, Tim Vedder, Tom Connelly. Not present are associates Steve Rambo and Mike Lersbak

The work was productive, the meal to die for, and the comradarie the best.

Six Chuter Inc. is approaching the 20th anniversary under original leadership and ownership of Dan Bailey.  Watch for the new Six Chuter website soon and a great story on Six Chuter over the last twenty years.  The Six Chuter West team for one intends to carry on the values of Six Chuter that makes this a great product and a great company.

Dan Bailey gets the "special treatment" at Friday night team dinner! The hat came with a great shot of tequila!

Doug Maas, Six Chuter West
Doug Maas updates us on the powered parachuting activities out west including an update on Six Chuter West and the transition from the Yakima operation. Six Chuter West (12/1/09)

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SIX CHUTER NEWS NOVEMBER 2009

• FINAL NOTICE!!  ELSA Airworthiness Certificate Expiration Date
• On the 20^th Anniversary of Six Chuter Inc. An Interview with Dan Bailey, President
• Product News
• OK Who Do We Contact?-Information on the Organization and How to Contact Us
• Stay In The Loop-Stay In Contact
• Other Resources

ALERT:  CHECK THE AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES ON YOUR ELSA.  IF YOU HAVE ONE THAT ALLOWED FOR TRAINING IN THE ELSA YOU WILL LIKELY SHOW AN EXPIRATION DATE OF JANUARY 2010 ON THAT CERTIFICATE.  IF YOU LET THAT EXPIRE THERE IS NO PROCEDURE FOR REISSUING AFTER THE DEADLINE.  Here’s a link to an FAA letter emphasizing that if you had training op limits and don’t get a new airworthiness Certificate and op limits before they expire in January.
http://www.aerosports.org/forms/how-to-n-number-an-aircraft/faa-says-change-or-else

A note from Six Chuter Associate Clyde Poser: By the end of next week I should have my new DAR authorization and I will be able to re-issue A/W certificates and ops limits removing the training limitation. You can mail the required documents to me and I will mail them back. I will be charging $20 for this service for my time and the return postage, since I will be sending it back registered for less possibility of loss. Or you can come to my house to get it done for $10. This is much easier than going to the FAA office with its hassle of security.  Of course the FAA is free.

The documents required will be:
1. 8130-6 just like the one you did the first time.
2. letter addressed to Spokane FSDO requesting re-issue to remove the training limitation.
3. Your aircraft logbook so I can certify the change.
4. Your old airworthiness certificate and operating limitations

RULE AVIATION http://www.ruleaviation.com/ Clyde Poser Phone:  253-447-4398 Tech support: tech@rainierultralightengines.com

On The Six Chuter 20^th Anniversary

An Interview with Dan Bailey, President Six Chuter Inc. 

 Dan Tell us about how Six Chuter got started

 In 1991 there were six previous employees laid off from another PPC manufacturing company that banded together to start the new company.  Hence the name Six Chuter Inc.  It was an eclectic group to say the least with a mix of previous office personnel and manufacturing experience.  Three of us had worked together before at an RV manufacturing company in Yakima, but for the most part our PPC experience was limited to the few weeks or at most months we had worked together at the previous company.  Still our enthusiasm was high given that we believed that there was a business climate for that product in front of us, we just had to develop a market that created the demand for our supply side capabilities. 

 As with any new business the first year was slow even though we did capture some folks from our previous employer’s network to help get us started.  But that didn’t prevent the first defections that would come that very first summer when three of the original six left the company to find full time “paying” jobs.  It was tough and there were many times we considered closing shop, but somehow the remaining three of us survived that winter and made it into 1992.  Even still, new sales were sporadic at best, but between those and parts sales we somehow survived until July of that year when we received an order for three units from a gentleman in Ohio.  I can’t say for sure what really caused a difference but from that point on our sales began to increase and we never had to look back again. 

Tell us about the “evolution” of the sport, from your perspective

From the first days of my involvement there were times when I wasn’t sure exactly where we belonged or even if we did belong in any segment of aviation.  Certainly the hierarchy of general aviation didn’t want anything to do with us; and the ultra light world which at that time was a pretty strong entity in its own right, only seemed to allow us privilege of participation if and when we paid for advertising in a magazine or booth space at an air show.  Even then we were held in pretty low accord.  By the middle to end of the 1990′s the PPC manufacturers had grown to three or four companies and I can’t say we were ever on the same page or that there was any real unity between us. But in 1997 we had a very crucial meeting in Chicago that in my mind shaped our entire destiny.  As a group we basically laid out the ground work for rule change and acceptance for PPC’s that would finally come to fruition in 2004.   

I know that there is a huge faction of pilots that take exception to these new rules, but I honestly believe that our sport would not have survived given the direction it was going by 2004.  So for me our total existence depended on some of us realizing that acceptance required change.  That change would move us closer to GA rules as opposed to demanding a separate set of rules just for our type product.   

In one sense the latter did happen with our acceptance into the FAR’s, but within the context of working with the FAA to insure our manufacturers, instructors and pilots were actually credentialed.  Even dating back to the inception of the Basic Flight Instructor rules of the 1990′s, most people don’t understand that because of better instruction, there were fewer accidents and deaths.  We now have the best trained pilots ever which is evident to me in fewer parts sales due to accidents. Certainly there has been an evolution in the design of PPC’s over the last twenty years and I don’t want to discount the importance of that.  But to me the real evolution has occurred with our acceptance as an aircraft.  As we move forward all of those ideas that we considered in 1991 that might ultimately move more potential pilots towards our sport can now happen in this new environment that accepts our pilots, our instructors and our product without limiting our market.  In my mind that is evolution.  

Talk to us about your design philosophy.  What makes Six Chuter distinctive?

Pretty simple.  Light is right.  I spent twenty plus years in RV manufacturing before getting involved in sport aviation manufacturing.  During that time we survived two different oil/gas embargo’s largely by building a quality product but for sure about utilizing designs that were efficient and light weight.  

Dan Bailey "Hands On with the Six Chuter Legend XL"

Over the years I have always felt the same about our product and to this day I believe that saving a pound in aircraft weight could save someone’s life or limb.  Less weight to me means better performance “when you need it most.”  I have never accepted that you should design a unit to survive a rollover.  As I’ve said for years, Boeing doesn’t build a 747 to rollover, neither will we.  So, when you look at the Legend design we offer now it is a culmination of design changes over 20 years that are directly pointed at providing a strong undercarriage in a lightweight overall airframe.  Could it be lighter?  Probably and I would likely move that direction except for perceived market ideologies that believe an extra tube here and there is actually safer. 

What is in store for Six Chuter models, for Six Chuter Inc. and for Dan Bailey?

 Since the new rule changes in 2004 coupled with the down market and cost of R & D, you will only see minor changes in the current product line in the coming 2010 model year.  We do plan to finalize our Rotax 912 unit this winter which will be added to the product line as the Legend Paragon.  In addition we will mothball the XT side by side model as most instructors prefer the tandem with dual controls. 

 Beyond that we will continue to finalize and clean up manuals and our manufacturing process.  The changes we made this year which basically downsized my participation in the manufacturing process have largely been proven successful although we’ve only had a limited number of units move through the system.  But, in the long run I think we have positioned ourselves network wide to handle the future nicely.  More sales are always good, but in reality this time has been used to restructure ourselves for the future.  I’m certainly not ready to retire but there is a reality to the process that dictates we prepare for that eventuality.  Until then getting everyone else up to speed makes sense and that’s what we’re doing. 2009 has been a tough year for everyone and virtually every business.  But, as in all the previous years we survived and in some ways grew stronger.  I look forward to 2010 and I’m hopeful that our economy will begin to turn around and with it ours and everyone else’s fortunes.  I think if you look at the numbers of new pilots and the numbers of potential new pilots, even in a down economy those numbers are pretty impressive in the markets that are active. The key as always will be to revitalize those dormant markets and get more folks interested in flying again. 

PRODUCT NEWS

• The Legend XL has recently been upgraded with a full dual control option.  This installation includes dual throttle, dual ground steering and dual canopy steering.  Also included is an instructor “magneto kill” switch that allows a rear seat instructor to shut down the engine. This aircraft has quickly gained popularity among the CFI crowd with four SLSA’s with dual controls delivered already this year.
• The Legend XL has added an upper C.G. brace.  The XL is one of the few new tandem PPCs on the market today without overhead frontal bars.  This more open air flying is popular with many pilots. The additional upper brace adds strength to the outrigger system. XLs with frontal bars now have a “side brace” that also improves the look and increases the strength of the system.  Either modification is available to current Legend Owners by calling Rolando Santiago, Parts and Tech Support, 360 904-8766
  

  New Upper Outrigger Brace on Legend XL

   

   

The 2010 Six Chuter Catalogue will be available this week.  You will be able to sign into http://sixchuterwest.com/?page_id=8 and fill out the information form to receive a free downloadable issue.

OK, SO WHO DO WE CONTACT?

You don’t need to understand all the reasoning and strategy for the Six Chuter transition.  So let’s keep it simple.  If you need ANYTHING from Six Chuter (parts, pricing, new order, technical support) West of longitude 98 call ROLANDO SANTIAGO 360 904-8766.  Anything East of 98 Degrees call JOE FENSTERMACHER (610) 273-0220  Business Opportunities and Dealer support, Doug Maas maas0755@comcast.net

STAY IN THE LOOP

You will find no other manufacturer who supports our prospective and current customers to the extent that Six Chuter Inc. does.  First…WE ANSWER THE PHONE! Next we manage extensive communication networks to insure that you get constant support.  Not just rhetoric, but the right kind of support to keep you flying….”safe and for a lifetime”.

Six Chuter Inc. Website: www.sixchuter.com

Six Chuter West Website: www.sixchuterwest.com

Six Chuter East Website: www.quakerstatepoweredparachutes.com

Six Chuter Owners: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sixchuterowners/

Six Chuter Representatives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SIXCHUTERDEALERS/

Western Powered Parachute Association LLC (Training): www.westernppa.org

Six Chuter Business Opportunities: Doug Maas maas0755@comcast.net

Sport Pilot Academy (Training Affiliate): www.sportpilotacademy.com  

Six Chuter Full Service Flight Centers:

OTHER RESOURCES

• Subscribe to the Powered Parachuter This is a new Pacific N.W. journal style publication that will keep you tuned into the sport and connect with others. The publication can be ordered in print form or a less expensive and very convenient monthly download. https://1spa.infusionsoft.com/cart/store.jsp?view=1&i=13&navicat=13

• 2010 Western Powered Parachute Association Catalogue Available The updated catalogue of the Western Powered Parachute Association LLC is available as a free download.  Just go to http://sixchuterwest.com/?page_id=259 and fill out the download form.  The catalogue is packed with information about sport pilot and training resources.

Dan Bailey, President Six Chuter Inc. Since 1990

An exciting new powered parachute publication specifically designed and written for current and prospective ppc pilots hits the “stands” today.  Subscribe today The Powered Parachuter

Mike Lersbak, Sport Pilot Academy creator, has designed, and published the new “journal” style publication. Mike launched the publication with several goals in mind, including:

• Provide a publication that is all about powered parachute flying and not mixed with or competing with other forms of aviation.
• Use the journal to enhance education, training and ongoing proficiency in powered parachutes.
• Make the publication fun!
• Provide the journal in a traditional printed subscription form as well as a less expensive and downloadable format.

While the Powered Parachuter will no doubt have a national and even international appeal you will find that it has a distinctive “Western Flavor”.  You will not find a ppc publication anywhre with this much information specifically relevant to the sport that you are involved in, or considering becoming involved in.

Mike is providing opportunities for our N.W. businesses to support this effort through “article style” and traditional advertising.  Contact Mike directly at mikel@sportpilotu.com for a copy of the Powered Parachute Media Guide.

We encourage everyone to support the sport and the publication by getting your subscrption today.  You won’t be sorry! Subscribe to the Powered Parachuter.

SIX CHUTER NEWS OCTOBER 2009

• ELSA Airworthiness Certificate Expiration Date
• The Six Chuter Transition Continues-New Six Chuter Representatives Join the Team
• 2010 Preview
• Product News
• OK Who Do We Contact?-Information on the Organization and How to Contact Us
• Stay In The Loop-Stay In Contact

ALERT:  CHECK THE AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES ON YOUR ELSA.  IF YOU HAVE ONE THAT ALLOWED FOR TRAINING IN THE ELSA YOU WILL LIKELY SHOW AN EXPIRATION DATE OF JANUARY 2010 ON THAT CERTIFICATE.  IF YOU LET THAT EXPIRE THERE IS NO PROCEDURE FOR REISSUING AFTER THE DEADLINE.  Here’s a link to an FAA letter emphasizing that if you had training op limits and don’t get a new airworthiness Certificate and op limits before they expire in January.
http://www.aerosports.org/forms/how-to-n-number-an-aircraft/faa-says-change-or-else

A note from Six Chuter Associate Clyde Poser: By the end of next week I should have my new DAR authorization and I will be able to re-issue A/W certificates and ops limits removing the training limitation. You can mail the required documents to me and I will mail them back. I will be charging $20 for this service for my time and the return postage, since I will be sending it back registered for less possibility of loss. Or you can come to my house to get it done for $10. This is much easier than going to the FAA office with its hassle of security.  Of course the FAA is free.

The documents required will be:
1. 8130-6 just like the one you did the first time.
2. letter addressed to Spokane FSDO requesting re-issue to remove the training limitation.
3. Your aircraft logbook so I can certify the change.
4. Your old airworthiness certificate and operating limitations

RULE AVIATION http://www.ruleaviation.com/ Clyde Poser Phone:  253-447-4398 Tech support: tech@rainierultralightengines.com

TRANSITION CONTINUES

This has been a very busy year indeed for Six Chuter Inc. In previous bulletins written over the past year we talked with you about the general strategy for Six Chuter Inc.  This included contracting sale of assembly, distribution and sales to two new entities, Six Chuter West LLC and Six Chuter East LLC.  This left Six Chuter Inc. with responsibility for manufacturing and selling “kits” and parts to both East and West.  We can report that this part of the transition went quite smoothly and certainly expanded Six Chuter’s capacity for production and distribution.

The next part of the transition has taken place throughout 2009.  This has involved movement of the parts center to Pangborn Airport in East Wenatchee, Washington.  This move has taken more time and involved more work than we anticipated.  The result, however, is an expanded stocking of parts for new models and older model Six Chuters.  The parts center is now responsible for subassembly of Six Chuter kits that are then moved to one of several authorized assembly centers including Six Chuter East and our network of Flight Centers.

Six Chuter West Parts Center Manager Tom Connelly at New Six Chuter Hangar

Six Chuter Inc., Dan Bailey continues to produce the raw airframes and Six Chuter West and East are responsible for the rest of production, distribution, sales and support.

For the most part we don’t expect that a prospective customer or current Six Chuter owner will notice much difference, other than a different set of telephone numbers and contact with some new personalities.  The planned result is creating a network that can continue to support the more than 2000 powered parachutes that we have distributed worldwide while increasing our capacity to meet current market demand for new part 103 single seaters, as well as ELSA Kits and fully assembled SLSAs.  We will spend more time introducing you to the entire new team in January.

SIX CHUTER REPRESENTATIVES JOIN THE TEAM

In The midst of factory transition we have had several new folks join our sales and service representative team.  2009 new members include:

• Ed Connelly, Connelly LSA Services. LLC   3800 Glidden Drive   Sturgeon Bay, Wi. 54235 920 743-9027.   Ed recently spent a couple of weeks at Six Chuter East completing assembly on a new Legend XL Tandem and is currently at Rainbow Aviation in California completing the Repairman Maintenance Course.  We are excited to have a developing full service flight center in the upper mid-western U.S.
• Randy Long Arizona Powerchutes http://www.arizonapowerchutes.com/ has joined us as a representative in Six Chuter West, based out of Scottsdale, Arizona.  Randy has a long background in Commercial Hot Air Balloons and connected with us with the help of our S.W. Flight Center Representatives Wiley-Wales Powered Parachutes, Colorado.  Randy is flying a Six Chuter Legend XL with dual controls, SLSA certified.

• Tim Vedder II, a human dynamo has opened Central Washington Powered Parachutes, http://sixchuterwest.com/?page_id=296 Wenatchee, WA.  Although just getting involved in January, Tim is now President of Six Chuter West LLC, President of Central Washington Powered Parachutes  and was the reason we managed to hold one of the best Memorial Day rallies ever, at his flight center in Quincy, Washington.  Tim flies N136SC, another Legend XL with full dual controls and SLSA certified.  N136SC was assembled by Rolando Santiago our factory approved SLSA assembler in the Pacific N.W.
• Kenneth Schwartz out of Lincoln California has joined our network with “paradiablo”, www.paradiablo.com Ken flies a Legend that has been modified slightly to handle the Chiron canopy.  Ken has an extensive background in PPGs and we are excited to have him on board representing Six Chuter in Northern California.  Ken.schwartz@att.net 916 335-6049.
• Dave Towery, Bend, Oregon has recently signed on to represent Six Chuter in Central Oregon. davetowery@bendbroadband.com Dave and business partner Mike Lockling have been involved in the sport for years and Dave is now positioning their business to expand support and represent Six Chuter to all of Central Oregon.

If you are interested in learning more about the requirements to become a Six Chuter representative in your area, email Doug Maas at maas0755@comcast.net and ask for a free Business Opportunities Guide.

PREVIEWING 2010

A number of ideas are emerging for 2010 that promise to keep things interesting and very busy.  A few previews include:

• The Legend P103UL and the Legend XL Tandem are both undergoing updates for 2010.  These will include improvements for the 912 installation, and changes to the outrigger system for units with no frontal bars.  See “product updates” below. 
• Six Chuter Legends will be offered in three “stage kits” in 2010.  These kits will allow a home builder to purchase and build their powered parachute over time, thus spreading out the capital outlay required. The kits will include #1 Rolling Airframe, #2 Engine and Fuel System and #3 Canopy, Prop and Instrument.
• Expanded accessories including pylon covers, storage sacks and other practical items to dress up your Six Chuter will be added to options. 
• New gas tank designs are being prototyped.  These will include stronger poly tanks and aluminum and stainless steel optional tanks.  On the Legend XL we are working to provide for higher capacity gas tanks. 
• Engine options are being prototyped and tested over the winter.  This includes the compact radial MZ202 installation on the Legend XL.  So far the production testing looks promising and could lead to a great performing, but lower cost option to the standard Rotax.
• On Line Parts ordering is being expanded in our new store https://1spa.infusionsoft.com/cart/store.jsp We hope to have all small parts available on line in early 2010, thus making the process of ordering much easier for you.
• 20^th Anniversary Memorial Day Rally is being planned.  This will be the 20^th anniversary of Six Chuter and the Memorial Day N.W. powered parachute rally.  This will be an expanded and special event to celebrate two decades in business.
• Expanded winter training webinars are on the schedule. You can receive notification of upcoming classes by filling out the information request forms on the front page of Sport Pilot Academy http://www.sportpilotu.com/
• Fractional Ownership flight club models and procedures are under development.  This model will allow several individuals to share the costs of owning one or more powered parachutes.  This model will reduce the cost of individual ownership and will allow for owners to train in their own Experimental Light Sport powered parachute.
• The Western Regional PPC competition is on the drawing board.  The last regional competition that we did was in 2004 so the time seems right.  Tentative plans call for an early August meet at our Central Washington flight center in Quincy, WA.

To stay posted on these and other exciting news from Six Chuter, go to www.sixchuterwest.com and fill out the “news request” form on the front page.

PRODUCT NEWS

• The Legend XL has recently been upgraded with a full dual control option.  This installation includes dual throttle, dual ground steering and dual canopy steering.  Also included is an instructor “magneto kill” switch that allows a rear seat instructor to shut down the engine. This aircraft has quickly gained popularity among the CFI crowd with four SLSA’s with dual controls delivered already this year. 
• The Legend XL has added an upper C.G. brace.  The XL is one of the few new tandem PPCs on the market today without overhead frontal bars.  This more open air flying is popular with many pilots. The additional upper brace adds strength to the outrigger system. XLs with frontal bars now have a “side brace” that also improves the look and increases the strength of the system.  Either modification is available to current Legend Owners by calling Rolando Santiago, Parts and Tech Support, 360 904-8766

New Upper Outrigger Brace Tubes

New Frontal Bars with Side Bracing

OK, SO WHO DO WE CONTACT?

You don’t need to understand all the reasoning and strategy for the Six Chuter transition.  So let’s keep it simple.  If you need ANYTHING from Six Chuter (parts, pricing, new order, technical support) West of longitude 98 call ROLANDO SANTIAGO 360 904-8766.  Anything East of 98 Degrees call JOE FENSTERMACHER (610) 273-0220  Business Opportunities and Dealer support, Doug Maas maas0755@comcast.net

STAY IN THE LOOP

You will find no other manufacturer who supports our prospective and current customers to the extent that Six Chuter Inc. does.  First…WE ANSWER THE PHONE! Next we manage extensive communication networks to insure that you get constant support.  Not just rhetoric, but the right kind of support to keep you flying….”safe and for a lifetime”.

Six Chuter Inc. Website: www.sixchuter.com

Six Chuter West Website: www.sixchuterwest.com

Six Chuter East Website: www.quakerstatepoweredparachutes.com

Six Chuter Owners: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sixchuterowners/

Six Chuter Representatives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SIXCHUTERDEALERS/

Western Powered Parachute Association LLC (Training): www.westernppa.org

Six Chuter Business Opportunities: Doug Maas maas0755@comcast.net

Sport Pilot Academy (Training Affiliate): www.sportpilotacademy.com  

Six Chuter Full Service Flight Centers:

“Thanks Doug for your help. As we go thru the years (ten going on 11) you and the 6-C team have ALWAYS been there for us and me especially. Any wonders why I chose Six Chuter. This is the reason, and I dare anyone to match the support, quality and integrity of everyone who is a team player and member of the Six Chuter group. I thank you all but especially you Doug. Thanks. Michael Kayhoe”

The Experimental Exhibition Alternative

“An Alternative to Flying Illegally”

There may have been some aircraft owners that missed the deadline of January 31, 2008 to receive an Experimental Light Sport Aircraft registration.  And now you are thinking you have (1) a spare parts supply for your friends, (2) an illegal aircraft if you choose to fly it, or (c) something you maybe can sell to someone in Mexico or Canada.  Not so fast, think again.

You may be able to get your former vehicle into the Experimental Exhibition category provided you do a little extra paperwork. The following are some of the restrictions to Exhibition category:

1.    The pilot needs to hold an appropriate certificate.

2.    The aircraft must be inspected each year in accordance with the scope and detail of FAR 43 appendix-D (Annual inspection) The inspection must be carried out by an A&P, possibly you can talk your FSDO into letting you do the condition inspection if you have a Light Sport Repairman/Maintenance certificate .

3.    You may not fly over densely populated areas except for the purpose of takeoff and landing .

4.    You may not operate the aircraft for compensation or hire . (ie, no commercial operations)

5.    The aircraft may only be operated for the purpose of exhibition, maintenance and proficiency .

6.    Exhibition is defined as: attending a school or shopping mall exhibition, fly-in, rally, airshow, aerobatic competition or organized practice session .

7.    For flights other than those listed above, the aircraft may only operate within a specified geographical area, usually a circle of 300 NM based on the airport at which the aircraft is based .    NEW or REVISED Operating Limitations eliminate the 300 NM proficiency area .   In other words, NO RESTRICTIONS WHERE YOU CAN FLY, EXCEPT FOR CLASS B AIRSPACE .

8.    At the beginning of each year, the operator must submit a list of the events he/she intends to attend that year (program letter) .

9.    For any flights not listed in the program letter and which lie outside the 300 NM radius, the FAA must be informed in advance by FAX or post card . (Inform, NOT ask permission) .   THIS DOES NOT APPLY IF YOUR OPERATING LIMITATIONS DO NOT STATE A 300 NM PROFICIENCY AREA .

As you can see from the above there really isn’t much restriction.  Let’s go through the points one by one.

1. An appropriate pilot certificate would of course be your Sport Pilot certificate with proper class endorsement.  No problem there.
2. Everyone has to have an annual.  The slight problem is that yours will have to be signed off by and A&P.  Many A&Ps will work with a customer and allow the customer to do the annual with them supervising and for a fee sign the logbook.  This requires some asking around to find a sympathetic A&P wanting to make some easy cash.  IF you attend the Mantenance repairman course you may be able to convince you rlocal FSDO that you are capable of performing the condition inspection.  Since an LSR/M  can do the condition inspection on a certified SLSA this would be a reasonable request.
3. Most of us don’t want to fly over densely populated areas with a two stroke engine anyway.
4. Can’t do that with ELSA either.
5. Ok, here is where things start to get interesting.  And that is answered by:
6. Exhibition defined.  Looks like you can go to most of the events you go to now and that is correct.  The FAA is fairly lenient in the event definitions.  So most any pre-planned event would qualify.
7. Here is another restriction of sorts.  You can only fly a non-stop, out and back from your home field.  That means you can’t take off and go over to a friends field and land.  When you take off from your home field you must land back there.  And you are allowed 300 nautical miles to do that.  I dare say that should be enough area.
8. (Note: All samples available by visiting RULE Aviation Website http://www.ruleaviation.com/experimental%20exhibition.htm )Another part of that paperwork I was talking about.  I have included an example of a program letter here:  Sample program letter    And a fill able program letter form here: Experimental program letter for you to use if you decide to try for a Exhibition certificate.
9. 300 nautical miles should be enough area to have fun.  And if you want to go out of the are at the last minute just “inform” the FAA and you have met your legal requirements.

Here is a sample of what your operating limitations might look like:  Sample operating limitations

So aside from the extra paperwork that is mostly just telling the FAA in advance where you plan to go have fun,  the Experimental Exhibition category is a way to get your aircraft back flying and do it in a legal way and have a unique certificate.  Feel free to email me with any questions.  Here is the link to the process:  Procedure for Exhibition category

Clyde Poser, DAR

Rule Aviation

Parties On the Green Quincy, WA

Discover Powered Parachuting at Twin Firs Turf Farm

Quincy, Washington Saturday August 15^th 6:00 A.M.-Noon

Course Schedule:

• A :20 Introductory Flight with a qualified FAA Flight Instructor
• One-Hour forum with the instructors on the safety of the sport, the training and how to get involved
• A “first flight” certificate suitable for framing
• A souvenir First Flight T Shirt
• Coffee and Pastries in the morning followed by barbecue hamburgers and drinks after the flights are completed.

At the end of this experience you will have enjoyed a thrill of a lifetime and you will understand how to take the next steps if you are interested in becoming a powered parachute pilot.

Learn More at www.sixchuterwest.com

• Flights will be scheduled from 6:00 A.M. on Saturday the 15^th of August until approximately 9:00 A.M.
• Beginning Powered Parachuting Forum 9:00 A.M.-10:30 A.M.
• Coffee and pastries throughout the morning.
• Barbecue from 11:00 A.M.-Noon

Course Cost:

• This course is limited to a maximum of 12 participants (not including your family and friend specatators). $149.95 for course participants. $5 for non participants barbecue

How:  Sign up early by contacting Tim Vedder sixchuterwest@genext.net 509 885-8444

Location:  7737 Road L.5 NW Quincy, WA 98848