During a powered parachute takeoff, what should the pilot confirm about the canopy?

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  1. That it is partly collapsed for a gentler lift
  2. That all end cells are fully inflated and it is centered
  3. That it leans to one side to start a turn

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References

  1. FAA Sport Pilot PTS for WSC and Powered Parachute www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/sport_wsc_pp_pts_31.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. FAA Powered Parachute Handbook MOSAIC Addendum www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/PPC_HB_Addendum_(MOSAIC).pdf Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. FAA Sport Pilot PTS for WSC and Powered Parachute www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/sport_wsc_pp_pts_31.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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