New Parachute Test Flight - 8-1-23

This was the first flight of my new Apco Cruiser 500 parachute. I still have my old parachute and am going to keep it as a backup provided it passes inspection. It has 593 hours on it, so I got a LOT of good flying out of it. Everything went well and I had a nice morning flight around Shelby County, Indiana.

[@summitatthesands8380]

So glad to see a new video! Your stuff is such a nice escape from the daily routine.

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

Thanks a lot!

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

Great to have you back! Awesome new parachute.

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

thanks!

[@andreschapero3615]

Landed by chance on your channel . Loved this video. Andrés from Santiago, Chile.

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

Way cool, welcome to my channel and hope you enjoy my other adventures.

[@richardfosdick6699]

It is good to see the variations in the land display. It is enjoyable to watch you fly. Now that you have a new Parachute, you can really say you are beginning to write another chapter in your Powered Parachute flying.

[@L2FlyMN]

Excited for you getting your new wing!!!!!😃 Seems to kite very well!

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

Thanks!

[@dogeman2486]

Good to see you back in the air. I always enjoy your videos

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

Thanks!

[@nathanlewis5131]

Nice to see you in the air again.

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

Thanks! Yep, it's about time. Nothing like a post-maintenance/new parachute test flight as my first flight after a 10 week layoff from flying. No pressure there.

[@csf1033]

I just ordered a cruser gt for my Buckeye 582... can't wait to see how it flys!!!

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

Way cool, let me know how it flies after you get it!

[@Tomsfoolery.]

I fly a Destiny with its original rectangle chute but I just ordered a new Cruiser GT. Excited to see how it flies. I enjoy your videos!

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

You will love the Cruiser! I started with an Apco dovetail and the Cruiser is lightyears ahead; much better flying wing!

[@Treasuremonk]

Nice and smooth!! What altitude you think you were at most of flight? Just got my chute back on and goose neck wheel installed!

[@hillock10]

Scott, what parachute are you flying? Like to know that upfront at the beginning of the video, as well as a wide shot of the trike and the brand or model of the trike. Except for the lack of information, your video shots were well planned and excellent camera work/placement.

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

The parachute name is in the video description, it's an Apco Cruiser 500. I fly a 1999 Buckeye Dream Machine Powered Parachute (it's not a PPG trike). Info about my PPC can be found here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1fcS4aMQvkc_mKzR3z7YTIJIQ0WDI3LYK/view?usp=sharing
Let me know if the link works for you.

[@richardfosdick6699]

Good flight. How long did you have your old chute before you decided to change to a new one?

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

I flew it for 593 hours over 6 years.

[@AlpineWarren]

Hey Scott have you flown a PD 500 or 550 and can compare? I am looking at buying a PPC that has the Apco Cruiser 550 - But my instructor is a hard core Performance Designs guy and says to try to stick to that. :\

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

I flew a PD when I was in training for my sport pilot PPC certificate. It's been so long that I don't recall how it handled. However, my Dream Machine had an Apco dovetail chute when I purchased it. I put about 15-20 hours on it before I sent it in for inspection and it failed. That's when I purchased the Cruiser 500 (back in 2017) and haven't looked back. The Cruise is awesome.

[@AlpineWarren]

​@@ScottRichardson_PPCthanks my friend.

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

@@AlpineWarren You're welcome. You'll be very happy with the Cruiser.

[@AlpineWarren]

What are the square brackets on your steering bar for?

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

Foot rests, which I never use because I have short legs LOL!

[@MabrysDad]

What’s your headgear setup? I need to get something quick

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

The link to my helmets, etc is in this doc:
drive.google.com/file/d/1FsFW_ZYC7A6Xocd7LU5Tfd-vjwVAMCO3/view?usp=drive_link

[@Treasuremonk]

Who’d you get your new Apco from?

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

Bill Wallace. Bought both of my Cruisers from him.

[@Itsgarc]

Hey Scott, what do you use to mount your radio??

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

RAM mounts:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QD8Q5Q/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KOEQXDU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0074WMQLS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@Itsgarc]

@@ScottRichardson_PPC thanks!

[@Treasuremonk]

Hey what Mount holder is that for your radio. ?

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

RAM mount. I'll have to dig for which particular RAM pieces.

[@Treasuremonk]

@@ScottRichardson_PPC I figured so, looks like a good ride! Thanks

[@csf1033]

Cruiser GT?

[@ScottRichardson_PPC]

Nope, just a regular Cruiser 500.