ive got a few friends who fly them and the powered parachute type of ultralite/sport craft. not myself though, while i sometimes think it would be cool and fun i really have no desire to actually pursue it...lol...once i stopped jumping i never had much desire to leave the ground again...lol... i no longer even like to fly commercial and will drive everywhere if at all possible.... ive heard that getting off the ground is very easy in small craft. been told that once you get to speed its going up no matter what, sounds like your friends wife can confirm that....lol....good she wasnt seriously injured.