Recreational aviation can be hugely rewarding in many ways, but creating a well-functioning and useful business in this sector of flying has challenges. Some who try eventually hit upon the right formula but no one says this is easy. Technology has been particularly helpful to smaller enterprises, especially those that serve customers widely dispersed across the country. Whatever you think of social media, the fact is they help those with specialized interests find people who can provide services. One fellow has found his magic carpet. His instruction calendar has a few available slots in 2023 but he has already almost filled this year’s schedule book. How did one man succeed and who is this story about? A Full-Service Individual I’ve known Roy Beisswenger, founder and proprietor of Easy Flight, for many years. I have long tracked his journalistic work for ultralights and LSA enthusiasts (Powered Sport Flying magazine) and we established a closer working relationship almost ten years ago as we sought change to regulations from FAA.
He Wrote the “Bible” — Now He’s Offering the Premium Training Option for Powered Parachutes
A Full-Service Individual
I've known Roy Beisswenger, founder and proprietor of Easy Flight, for many years. I have long tracked his journalistic work for ultralights and LSA enthusiasts (Powered Sport Flying magazine) and we established a closer working relationship almost ten years ago as we sought change to regulations from FAA.He Wrote the Book… Literally
How can an entrepreneur make flying accessible to almost anyone, regardless of their experience level? EasyFlight’s main focus is a two-week training program that has the goal of helping someone earn their FAA Sport Pilot certificate to fly powered parachutes. EasyFlight.com makes flying more accessible in perhaps the easiest aircraft in which you can learn to fly.One of hundreds of such clean and clear artwork all created from scratch by Roy for his Powered Parachute Book.
Gone Flying!
Actual flight lessons are all taught one-on-one. Roy does most of the initial flight training himself, but he is able to call upon several experienced instructors who are also passionate about flying powered parachutes.Dunnellon, Florida (X35) Airport Manager, Mike Grawe (L), after his powered parachute proficiency check with Troy Townsend of FliteCheck.com.
ARTICLE LINKS:
- EasyFlight.com, Roy's powered parachute instruction website
- EasyFlight on YouTube, Roy's video channel
- Roy's Powered Parachute Book, business website
- Powered parachute content on this website
- Powered Sport Flying, link to magazine website
- FliteChek.com, the business website for Troy Townsend's Pilot Examiner enterprise