Baron Tayler is trying to raise awareness of powered parachute flying by completing a 3600 mile cross the U.S.A. trip in a specially built powered parachute. The trip, which started in May, consists of over 50 stops along the route to give interviews and educate the local public on powered parachute flying.
Tayler has an additional focus in that he is making local law enforcement and rescue personnel aware of the benefits of using a powered parachute in both law enforcement and in search and rescue. He formed a non-profit group that volunteers its time and ‘chutes in the event that they can be used by local authorities.
While he admits that a helicopter is the best resource that can be used in search and rescue / law enforcement events, the powered parachutes offer a tremendous advantage in that they are very inexpensive to operate. Because of the cost, many agencies simply cannot afford to own a helicopter and in the event of a natural disaster, those resources are quickly utilized.
You can read more about his trip and the organization at: PCEFoundation.org and Red Baron Coast To Coast.