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Paramotoring unlocks a world of airborne adventure, freedom, and unforgettable moments. Soar above landscapes, discover new horizons, and join a passionate community of pilots & thrill-seekers who live for the skies above
What Is PPG (Powered Paragliding)?
PPG, also known as paramotoring, is a form of ultralight aviation that doesn't require a license, annuals, medicals, or a hanger. A paramotor is a lightweight aircraft that you strap onto your back that can be launched in areas as small as a football field. They are a very affordable aircraft to maintain, and cost around $10 per hour to fly. Parmaotors are also small enough to be packed into the trunk of your vehicle, so you don't need a truck, trailer, or hanger to own one. They weigh around 55-60 pounds before fuel and can fly for up to 4 hours on a full tank. They're capable of flying at speeds up to 50 mph and can climb to 18,000 feet. They're a small but capable aircraft and can provide some of the most fun adventures you'll ever have.
3-4 hours of flight time
25-35 mph cruising speed
40-50 mph max speed
55-60 pound aircraft
300-pound pilots can easily fly them
18,000 feet max altitude
No truck or trailer is needed for transport
DISCLAIMER: Please read and be sure you thoroughly understand this disclaimer before flying an ultralight aircraft.
Paramotors, Powered Paragliders, PPG, PPG Trikes, Hang Glider Trikes, Weight shift Control Trikes - any of these small aircraft that weight less than 254 pounds and have a tank less than 5 gallons are considered Ultralights under FAR103 regulations of the FAA in the United States of America, able to fly in G-class airspace, in daylight conditions, additional restrictions apply.
These are single-place (solo) flying machines for sport aviation only during daylight hours.
Ultralight flying is an extremely demanding sport requiring exceptional levels of attention, judgment, maturity and self-discipline.
It is unlikely that you will be able to participate in paramotor flight safely unless you make a conscious and continual commitment to your own safety.
Ultralight aircraft flying is an inherently dangerous sport and may result in injury and death even when practiced by a competent pilot using proper equipment.
Ultralights are not covered by product liability insurance, nor have they been designed manufactured or tested to any federal or state government airworthiness standards or regulations.
Do not fly them unless you are willing to assume personally all risks in the sport of ultralight flying, and all responsibility for any property damage, injury, or death which may result from your use of this activity.
Safe operation of any ultralight aircraft requires a pilot proficiency equivalent to that of a Novice Solo Pilot or in some cases a BFI (Basic Flight Instructor), as well as an equivalent level of knowledge and understanding of those wind and weather conditions which may compromise the pilot's safe control of the ultralight.
In particular, be advised that gusty winds or turbulent conditions may interfere with even an expert pilot's ability to safely control an ultralight aircraft and may cause it to crash.
Never take anything for granted in aviation.
If you are in doubt about anything, stop and figure it out immediately.
Quick Start Pre-Trip Inspection List
Have a laminated, high contrast, low complexity, easily viewable in all sunlight direct conditions, quick safety checklist chart, attached with durability gromet, to your paramotor harness, that line by line go over all essential critical safety checks, then do them as your eyes scan the list, until you have double checked everything secured correctly, including especially you! Make sure to carry an emergency parashoot, they are $500-700, can save your life if things go very badly higher up, where you can activate the safety spare to radically improve your odds of not being badly injured or dying.
Safety Parashoot Essential
Your body, & paramotor, will reach high-speed falling to the ground if lines connecting fabric parasail fabric airfoil to the harness mounting offset points, if those thin strong polymer lines are cut by a mid-air collision, or tangle with another paramotor lines, that backup parashoot becomes a lifesaver. Strapped into a dead paramotor disconnected from parasail, will reach 100 mph or faster in seconds falling to the earth, you must respond instantly deploying spare shoot to increase survival odds during a mid air post collision recovery.
Know Your Kit
Be well informed, about proper operation of your paramotor, correct assembly with verification, that all critical attachments are connected correctly, that all rings, clips, magnetic straps, all secured correctly, if anything loose gets sucked into the fan, it can damaged the motor or cage or props, causing a serious accident, especially if hair or clothing becomes tangled in the motor, spinning at thousands of RPM, even just a loose clothing fiber thread can become a major problem, oh and be prepared to be wind chilled or very cold more than you think, especially if your in a rural class G airspace able to climb to 14,500 Ft, where it's about 30 degrees colder than the surface temperature near the ground where you launched from.
Know the Weather
Wind, Rain, Sleep, Snow, Hail, Any Season, Turbulent or Bad Weather, Even Heat Waves, can be especially dangerous to paramotor operators, pilots if you think so. Noting you do not need a pilots license to fly a paramotor legally, but highly wise to educated yourself, with any materials that come with your paramotor kit, but also read any of a few different books about safe paramotor operation, from Amazon or a book store nearby.
Take a Paramotor Training Class
Consider taking a paramotor class with a qualified instructor, so you gain experienced understanding before your first flight. Contact a paramotor school to get setup with training. You have to be in good physical shape to run with a 60 lbs paramotor backpack engine fan harness frame kit, harder than running with just your body or a loaded backpack, it feels more cumbersome & you have to pay attention to run into the wind when launching, have enough forward space to launch & climb before hitting trees, able to see for a few miles, good visibility in daytime operations.
Doing Paramotor Correctly This Time
After 20-year break, now in my early 40's, I would like to get back into paramotor again. It costs more than it did back then, I felt invincible at 19 & even at 23 when I sold that Parajet model, I got rid of it because I kept getting expensive tickets from FAA officers when I landed. I did not understand airspace restrictions, & electronics to show them on a color map back then cost more than the paramotor. Those fines added up to more than what I paid for the paramotor & parasail kit.
I am vastly more physically fit now than I was 10 years ago, since I have been doing Les Mills Body Combat Total Body Punishment Virtual 3D kickboxing Workouts on Meta Quest 2 VR Kit for 18 months, 181 Sessions now! I have put on about 10 lbs of muscle, now about 180 lbs, much stronger, faster, more agile, able to safely operate a 2024-2025 newer lower mass titanium paramotor kit under a brand new paraglider sail made of strong synthetic fabrics with UV protection, & similar strong safe lines connecting the airfoil to the paramotor frame offset mounting points. It can be made of aluminum for lower cost, and 16 hp plenty, I do not need monster power, my wife & I are smaller people of lower mass, I am 30 lbs heavier and 8 inches taller than her, I hope she also flies my upcoming paramotor kit.
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