#	Generic Powered Parachute — Normal Operating Procedures (FAA Powered Parachute Flying Handbook)
#	NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: partial
#	Source: Powered Parachute Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-12A)
#	Rights: public_domain CC0-1.0
#	Checklist hash: 4c90117c06bf1f3afb4f07ab641485ad854bf2a62fea740cc9806cb2450bf33c
#	Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use.
section_id	phase	criticality	section_title	item_index	item_id	type	tickable	memory_item	indent	text	response	condition	detail
pave-check	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Planning — PAVE	0		note	no	no	0	Before going to the field, evaluate the PAVE factors: Pilot, Aircraft, enVironment, External pressures. Establish personal minimums for each factor before proceeding.			
pave-check	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Planning — PAVE	1		action	yes	no	0	Pilot (experience, currency, rest, illness, medication, stress)	FIT FOR FLIGHT		
pave-check	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Planning — PAVE	2		action	yes	no	0	Aircraft (fuel, weight within limits, density altitude, required equipment)	WITHIN LIMITS		
pave-check	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Planning — PAVE	3		action	yes	no	0	enVironment (weather at departure, route, destination; NOTAMs; TFRs)	ACCEPTABLE		
pave-check	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Planning — PAVE	4		action	yes	no	0	External pressures (schedules, purpose of flight, perceived expectations)	NOT AFFECTING DECISION		
pave-check	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Planning — PAVE	5		action	yes	no	0	Weather: wind speed and direction, gusts, thermals, convective activity	WITHIN PERSONAL MINIMUMS		
pave-check	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Planning — PAVE	6		action	yes	no	0	Density altitude	CALCULATED AND ACCEPTABLE		
certificates-documents	preflight_inspection	normal	Certificates and Documents (AROW)	0		note	no	no	0	The following certificates and documents must be on board when the aircraft is operated. The mnemonic AROW: Airworthiness certificate, Registration, Operating limitations, Weight and balance.			
certificates-documents	preflight_inspection	normal	Certificates and Documents (AROW)	1		action	yes	no	0	Airworthiness certificate	ON BOARD		
certificates-documents	preflight_inspection	normal	Certificates and Documents (AROW)	2		action	yes	no	0	Registration certificate	ON BOARD		
certificates-documents	preflight_inspection	normal	Certificates and Documents (AROW)	3		action	yes	no	0	Operating limitations (AFM/POH, placards, or instrument markings)	ON BOARD		
certificates-documents	preflight_inspection	normal	Certificates and Documents (AROW)	4		action	yes	no	0	Weight and balance data	ON BOARD		
certificates-documents	preflight_inspection	normal	Certificates and Documents (AROW)	5		action	yes	no	0	Pilot certificate and photo ID (or valid driver's licence for Sport Pilots)	IN POSSESSION		
certificates-documents	preflight_inspection	normal	Certificates and Documents (AROW)	6		action	yes	no	0	Aircraft logbooks (not required on board, but review for required inspections)	ANNUAL INSPECTION CURRENT		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	0		note	no	no	0	The PPC walk-around covers five tasks: (1) cart inspection, (2) powerplant inspection, (3) equipment check, (4) engine warm-up and check, (5) wing and suspension line inspection. Perform in a consistent, systematic sequence every flight.			
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	1		subtitle	no	no	0	Cart			
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	2		action	yes	no	1	Nosewheel: play, tire inflation, axle bolt	SECURE, PROPERLY INFLATED		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	3		action	yes	no	1	Ground steering bar connections and range of motion	SMOOTH, FULL RANGE		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	4		action	yes	no	1	Front fork to nosewheel and gooseneck connections	SECURE		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	5		action	yes	no	1	Brakes (if installed): cable or hydraulic, pads, alignment, no leaks	SERVICEABLE		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	6		action	yes	no	1	Pilot seat, rails, seat belt attachment points	SECURE, NO CRACKS, SEAT PIN LOCKED		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	7		action	yes	no	1	Ignition and battery switches	OFF		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	8		action	yes	no	1	Primer or primer bulb (if equipped)	RESISTANCE FELT, NO LEAKS		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	9		action	yes	no	1	Throttle control: full range of motion, no binding	FREE AND SMOOTH		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	10		action	yes	no	1	Altimeter: set to field elevation or barometric pressure (if equipped)	SET		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	11		action	yes	no	1	Engine instrument master ON: note fuel quantity indication	NOTED FOR COMPARISON		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	12		action	yes	no	1	Airframe: distortion, wear points, loose bolts, cable kinks or frays	NO DEFECTS		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	13		action	yes	no	1	Rear wheels, axle, tires: inflation, cuts, wear, wheel rotation	SERVICEABLE		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	14		subtitle	no	no	0	Fuel and oil			
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	15		action	yes	no	1	Fuel: type, grade, and quantity — visually confirm tank level matches gauge	CORRECT TYPE, QUANTITY CONFIRMED		Check engine manufacturer's recommendation for fuel type and, on two-stroke engines, oil-to-fuel premix ratio. Incorrect ratio causes seizure.
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	16		action	yes	no	1	Fuel sample: color, clarity, no water	CLEAR, NO CONTAMINATION		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	17		action	yes	no	1	Oil level and type (four-stroke, or two-stroke oil injection reservoir)	WITHIN LIMITS, CORRECT TYPE		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	18		subtitle	no	no	0	Powerplant			
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	19		warning	no	no	0	Treat the propeller as live at all times. Keep the propeller arc clear during all ground operations.			
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	20		action	yes	no	1	Propeller blades: cracks, chips, nicks; blade bolts secure	NO DAMAGE, BOLTS SECURE		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	21		action	yes	no	1	Engine area: clear of loose items that could enter propeller arc	CLEAR		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	22		action	yes	no	1	Carburetor(s): secure; air filter condition and fit	SECURE, FILTER CLEAN		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	23		action	yes	no	1	Rubber manifolds: no cracks	SERVICEABLE		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	24		action	yes	no	1	Spark plug caps: secure on all cylinders	SECURE		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	25		action	yes	no	1	Gear reduction box: no leaking seals, no play in gears	SERVICEABLE		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	26		action	yes	no	1	Fuel lines: no fuel dye staining (indicates leakage), no deterioration	NO LEAKS		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	27		action	yes	no	1	Oil lines and drain plug: no leaks, cap secure	SECURE, NO LEAKS		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	28		action	yes	no	1	Exhaust system: no white staining (exhaust leaks), springs secure, no cracks	SECURE, NO LEAKS		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	29		action	yes	no	1	Cooling system (liquid-cooled engines): coolant level, overflow reservoir	WITHIN LIMITS		
walk-around	preflight_inspection	normal	Walk-Around — Cart Inspection	30		action	yes	no	1	All visible wires and lines: security and condition	SECURE, NO DAMAGE		
wing-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Wing and Suspension Line Inspection	0		note	no	no	0	Perform wing inspection before every flight. The wing is as critical to airworthiness as the engine. Inspect methodically in the same order each time.			
wing-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Wing and Suspension Line Inspection	1		action	yes	no	0	Wind direction	IDENTIFIED — POINT CART INTO WIND		
wing-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Wing and Suspension Line Inspection	2		action	yes	no	0	Wing removed from bag: not twisted, rotated, or turned	CORRECT ORIENTATION CONFIRMED		
wing-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Wing and Suspension Line Inspection	3		action	yes	no	0	Wing fabric: tears, burns, abrasions, UV deterioration, cell debris	NO DEFECTS, CELLS CLEAR		
wing-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Wing and Suspension Line Inspection	4		action	yes	no	0	"Wing laid out centered behind cart — ""X"" in suspension lines directly behind prop centerline"	CENTERED		
wing-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Wing and Suspension Line Inspection	5		action	yes	no	0	Riser cables at cart attachment: not twisted around airframe, secure links finger-tight plus quarter-turn	SECURE, NOT TWISTED		
wing-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Wing and Suspension Line Inspection	6		action	yes	no	0	A-lines separated from B-lines at riser connection; A/C lines on top of B/D lines	SEPARATED AND CLEAR		
wing-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Wing and Suspension Line Inspection	7		action	yes	no	0	Suspension lines: no tangles, knots, pressure knots, or broken strands; lines not wrapped over top of wing	CLEAR — NO LINE-OVERS		A line-over is a line that goes over the top of the wing rather than straight to the riser. It will prevent proper inflation and is a no-go item. Inspect the leading edge and top surface carefully.
wing-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Wing and Suspension Line Inspection	8		caution	no	no	0	A line-over causes catastrophic wing deformation on inflation. Do not launch with any line-over present.			
wing-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Wing and Suspension Line Inspection	9		action	yes	no	0	Steering lines: clear of suspension lines, anchor knots secure, lines flow freely through guides and pulleys	FREE AND SECURE		
wing-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Wing and Suspension Line Inspection	10		action	yes	no	0	Line-over check: no line over top surface of wing	CONFIRMED — CLEAR		
wing-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Wing and Suspension Line Inspection	11		action	yes	no	0	Debris around wing and lines: ground clear of twigs, sticks, and objects that could cause pressure knots	CLEAR		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	0		action	yes	no	0	Front wheels	BRACED OR CHOCKED		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	1		action	yes	no	0	Area behind cart and in propeller arc	CLEAR		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	2		action	yes	no	0	Wing lines	AWAY FROM PROPELLER ARC		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	3		action	yes	no	0	Anti-collision strobe (if independent switch)	ON		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	4		action	yes	no	0	Fuel system: prime as equipped	PRIMED PER POH		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	5		action	yes	no	0	Throttle	IDLE		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	6		challenge	yes	no	0	"Call ""CLEAR PROP"" — wait for clear response from bystanders before starting"			
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	7		action	yes	no	0	Magneto switches	ON		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	8		action	yes	no	0	Engine gauge master switch	ON		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	9		challenge	yes	no	0	Start engine — keep one hand on throttle			
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	10		action	yes	no	0	Oil pressure (if applicable)	RISING TO NORMAL RANGE		If oil pressure does not rise to manufacturer's specified value within a few seconds, shut down immediately to prevent engine damage.
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	11		action	yes	no	0	Starter engaged warning light (if equipped)	NOT ILLUMINATED		
engine-warmup	engine_start	normal	Engine Warm-Up and Run-Up	0		caution	no	no	0	Never skip the engine warm-up. Running a cold engine at high power is a leading cause of engine damage on two-stroke and four-stroke engines alike.			
engine-warmup	engine_start	normal	Engine Warm-Up and Run-Up	1		action	yes	no	0	Idle warm-up: allow engine to reach minimum operating temperature	TEMPERATURE RISING NORMALLY		Minimum warm-up time is per the engine manufacturer's POH. In temperatures below 50°F, extend warm-up time. Monitor CHT.
engine-warmup	engine_start	normal	Engine Warm-Up and Run-Up	2		action	yes	no	0	Engine gauges	TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES IN NORMAL RANGE		
engine-warmup	engine_start	normal	Engine Warm-Up and Run-Up	3		action	yes	no	0	Area behind cart still clear	CLEAR		
engine-warmup	engine_start	normal	Engine Warm-Up and Run-Up	4		action	yes	no	0	Advance throttle to approximately 75% — hold 10 seconds	SMOOTH OPERATION, NO ROUGH RUNNING		
engine-warmup	engine_start	normal	Engine Warm-Up and Run-Up	5		action	yes	no	0	Ignition system check (dual ignition): switch one off, check RPM, restore; then alternate	BOTH CIRCUITS OPERATIONAL, RPM DROP WITHIN LIMITS		
engine-warmup	engine_start	normal	Engine Warm-Up and Run-Up	6		action	yes	no	0	RPM at run-up power	WITHIN MANUFACTURER'S LIMITS		
engine-warmup	engine_start	normal	Engine Warm-Up and Run-Up	7		action	yes	no	0	Engine temperatures (CHT, EGT) at run-up	WITHIN LIMITS — DO NOT FLY IF ABNORMAL		
engine-warmup	engine_start	normal	Engine Warm-Up and Run-Up	8		action	yes	no	0	Throttle to idle — engine settles smoothly	CONFIRMED		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before Takeoff Check	0		note	no	no	0	The before-takeoff check is the final systematic check of engine, controls, systems, and avionics before flight. It is also a go/no-go decision point.			
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before Takeoff Check	1		action	yes	no	0	Engine temperatures: confirm still within minimums since warm-up	WITHIN LIMITS		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before Takeoff Check	2		action	yes	no	0	Wind direction	RECHECKED — TAKEOFF POSITION CONFIRMED INTO WIND		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before Takeoff Check	3		action	yes	no	0	Steering and suspension lines: not in path of tires, not tangled in riser cables	CLEAR		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before Takeoff Check	4		action	yes	no	0	Seat belt and shoulder harness	FASTENED AND SNUG		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before Takeoff Check	5		action	yes	no	0	Seat position (if adjustable)	LOCKED		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before Takeoff Check	6		action	yes	no	0	Loose items: nothing able to enter propeller arc	SECURED		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before Takeoff Check	7		action	yes	no	0	Wire routing (GPS, intercom, headsets): does not interfere with controls	CONFIRMED		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before Takeoff Check	8		action	yes	no	0	Strobe lights	ON		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before Takeoff Check	9		action	yes	no	0	Electric fuel pump (if applicable)	ON		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before Takeoff Check	10		action	yes	no	0	Fuel quantity	ADEQUATE FOR INTENDED FLIGHT		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before Takeoff Check	11		action	yes	no	0	Ignition system check (final)	COMPLETE		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before Takeoff Check	12		action	yes	no	0	Traffic pattern and intended takeoff runway/area	CHECKED — CLEAR		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before Takeoff Check	13		action	yes	no	0	Radio call or traffic scan (as applicable)	COMPLETE		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before Takeoff Check	14		action	yes	no	0	Passenger briefing (if passenger aboard)	COMPLETE — SEATBELTS, EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, HANDS AND FEET INSIDE		
takeoff-roll-loc	takeoff	normal	Takeoff Roll — Wing Inflation and LOC Check	0		note	no	no	0	LOC: L — Lines Free; O — Cells Open; C — Wing Centered. Do not advance to takeoff thrust until the wing passes the LOC check.			
takeoff-roll-loc	takeoff	normal	Takeoff Roll — Wing Inflation and LOC Check	1		action	yes	no	0	Throttle: advance smoothly to one-half to two-thirds takeoff power	SMOOTH APPLICATION		Too abrupt an application yanks the wing forward and can damage the riser system.
takeoff-roll-loc	takeoff	normal	Takeoff Roll — Wing Inflation and LOC Check	2		action	yes	no	0	Feet on steering bars throughout takeoff roll	IN POSITION		
takeoff-roll-loc	takeoff	normal	Takeoff Roll — Wing Inflation and LOC Check	3		action	yes	no	0	Wing inflating and rising: correct for any side that rises faster	WING RISING SYMMETRICALLY		
takeoff-roll-loc	takeoff	normal	Takeoff Roll — Wing Inflation and LOC Check	4		caution	no	no	0	If a line-over is visible (wing pinched and deformed), shut down immediately and re-lay the wing. Do not continue the takeoff roll.			
takeoff-roll-loc	takeoff	normal	Takeoff Roll — Wing Inflation and LOC Check	5		action	yes	no	0	LOC check: Lines free	L — CONFIRMED		
takeoff-roll-loc	takeoff	normal	Takeoff Roll — Wing Inflation and LOC Check	6		action	yes	no	0	LOC check: all Cells open including end cells	O — CONFIRMED		
takeoff-roll-loc	takeoff	normal	Takeoff Roll — Wing Inflation and LOC Check	7		action	yes	no	0	LOC check: Wing Centered overhead, forward to riser attachment points	C — CONFIRMED		
takeoff-roll-loc	takeoff	normal	Takeoff Roll — Wing Inflation and LOC Check	8		action	yes	no	0	Advance throttle to takeoff thrust	SMOOTH APPLICATION TO FULL POWER		
takeoff-roll-loc	takeoff	normal	Takeoff Roll — Wing Inflation and LOC Check	9		action	yes	no	0	Directional control during ground roll	MAINTAINED WITH STEERING BARS		
initial-climb	climb	normal	Liftoff and Initial Climb	0		action	yes	no	0	After liftoff: maintain full power and climb away from ground	FULL POWER MAINTAINED		
initial-climb	climb	normal	Liftoff and Initial Climb	1		action	yes	no	0	Initial climb path: aligned with takeoff direction — clear of obstacles	CLEAR		
initial-climb	climb	normal	Liftoff and Initial Climb	2		action	yes	no	0	Engine temperatures during climb	MONITORED — WITHIN LIMITS		On a hot day or at density altitude, allow CHT to stabilize before sustained climbs. Reduce power if approaching limits.
initial-climb	climb	normal	Liftoff and Initial Climb	3		action	yes	no	0	Reduce to cruise power at safe maneuvering altitude	REDUCED TO CRUISE SETTING		
cruise	cruise	normal	Cruise	0		action	yes	no	0	RPM	SET TO CRUISE PER POH		
cruise	cruise	normal	Cruise	1		action	yes	no	0	Engine temperatures: CHT and EGT	STABLE WITHIN NORMAL RANGE		
cruise	cruise	normal	Cruise	2		note	no	no	0	Avoid prolonged idle on two-stroke engines during descent. Make brief power additions every 30–60 seconds to prevent plug fouling and prevent CHT from dropping too rapidly.			
cruise	cruise	normal	Cruise	3		action	yes	no	0	Fuel endurance: note time and fuel remaining	ADEQUATE — LAND BEFORE EXHAUSTION		Consult POH for fuel burn and minimum reserve. Manage the flight so that you land with the required fuel reserve remaining — do not plan to land on fumes.
approach-landing	landing	normal	Approach and Landing	0		action	yes	no	0	Approach: plan into wind where possible	INTO WIND		
approach-landing	landing	normal	Approach and Landing	1		action	yes	no	0	Landing area: clear of obstacles, suitable surface	CONFIRMED CLEAR		
approach-landing	landing	normal	Approach and Landing	2		action	yes	no	0	Airspeed: maintain above stall during entire approach	ABOVE MINIMUM		
approach-landing	landing	normal	Approach and Landing	3		caution	no	no	0	Avoid rapid throttle changes on approach. Rapid throttle movements cause pitch oscillations (porpoising). Use slow, smooth throttle inputs.			
approach-landing	landing	normal	Approach and Landing	4		action	yes	no	0	Throttle to idle on short final	IDLE		
approach-landing	landing	normal	Approach and Landing	5		action	yes	no	0	Flare: begin approximately 1 second above the ground — push both foot steering bars smoothly forward	SMOOTH FULL FLARE		Hold flare as rear wheels touch. Do not release flare when close to the ground without power — the canopy will surge forward and produce a dive.
approach-landing	landing	normal	Approach and Landing	6		action	yes	no	0	After touchdown: release flare smoothly — collapse canopy immediately	CANOPY COLLAPSED AND CONTROLLED		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown and Securing	0		action	yes	no	0	Idle: allow engine to cool for at least 1 minute	IDLING — TEMPERATURES DROPPING		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown and Securing	1		action	yes	no	0	Magneto switches	OFF		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown and Securing	2		action	yes	no	0	Propeller stopped: confirm before approaching	STOPPED — CONFIRMED		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown and Securing	3		action	yes	no	0	All electronics and instruments	OFF		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown and Securing	4		action	yes	no	0	Fuel valve (if applicable)	OFF		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown and Securing	5		action	yes	no	0	Canopy: fold, pack into wing bag, and secure	PACKED AND SECURED		Pack the canopy immediately after landing to protect from UV exposure and unexpected wind gusts. A free wing can be picked up by wind and drag the cart.
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown and Securing	6		action	yes	no	0	Fuel cap	SECURE, VENT CLEAR		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown and Securing	7		action	yes	no	0	Tie-down or hangar as required	SECURED