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[bnrockin]

I have seen a program on TV and saw a poster in a subway tunnel with people piloting this little vehicle with a motor on it underneath a giant parachute. I am not sure exactly what it is called but I am really eager to find out.

Can someone tell me the exact term for it and more importantly, where I can go to learn how to do this? I would like to get a license for it if there are any classes in Seoul that can teach you about it.

Thanks

[caribmon]

They are called power parachutes. My friend has one, it's fun. Google Power Parachute.

[ttompatz]

paraplane or powered parachute:

They are loads of fun, safer than traditional ultralights and in most countries do not require a license.

http://www.google.ca/images?hl=en&source=imghp&q=paraplane&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

http://www.google.ca/images?hl=en&gbv=2&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=powered+parachute&aq=0&aqi=g3&aql=&oq=powered+para&gs_rfai=

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[djsmnc]

I have been dying to do this...Someone set me up with that

[bnrockin]

Some of my friends did a search. There are two schools in Jeju do but they couldn't find any in the mainland.

[lowpo]

[air76]

This machine's a bit rusty Mr. Kim, are you sure it's safe?

응

This harness looks a little loose, are you sure it's safe Mr. Kim?

응

So how exactly do you land this thing again Mr. Kim? I didn't understand the first time.

응

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No thanks. I'll pass on power parachuting in Korea.

[pkang0202]

YOu are already strapped to a parachute. What could go wrong?