SOAR unit

The PPC (powered parachute) currently being utilized by the S.O.A.R. Unit is a Powrachute Pegasus PPC, which was provided to the Palm Bay Police Department at no cost by the National Institute of Justice under its Law Enforcement Aviation and Technology Program. The Pegasus is powered by a 65 horsepower Rotax 582cc    powerplant with a 500 sq. ft. Performance Design canopy\wing.  With a fuel consumption of around 3.5 gallons/hour, the PPC can be deployed at a much lower cost than other methods of manned aerial observation.  The PPC is stored in a small trailer at the police department eliminating hanger costs.  When the aircraft is needed, the unit is simply towed to the designated search area and deployed from an open field, park, or parking lot.  The PPC is a “fair-weather” aircraft which places restrictions on its ability to be deployed.  Flights are limited to daytime operations and winds less than 15 MPH. 

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