The FAA defines a powered parachute as a powered aircraft comprised of a flexible or semi-rigid wing connected to a fuselage so that the wing is not in position for flight until the aircraft is in motion. The fuselage of a powered parachute contains the aircraft engine, a seat for each occupant and is attached to the aircraft's landing gear.
A "paralet"* powered parachute is the safest aircraft belonging to the class of ultralight aircraft. The unit consists of a titanium open double hull with a motor and a balloon canvas wing – paraglider.
Safety is provided by the airframe wing. Even if the engine fails, it makes a regular controlled landing.
* so it will be named locally