WHAT IS A PARAMOTOR?

A Paramotor is a motorised paraglider.
It is not an airplane and does not fly like one. The motor fits on the pilots back..

 

DO I NEED A PILOT'S LICENSE?

Yes you need a paraglider's pilot license, depending of the rules of your country and a minimum training is required to become proficient in the proper use and operation of the Paramotor.

 

HOW DOES THE CHUTE INFLATE?

Simply remove the chute from its tote bag and lay it out behind the craft. As you begin to run, the forward motion, in combination with the wind, if any, is enough to quickly bring the chute up overhead. Next, squeeze the throttle, run and gently lift off.

 

CAN I LAUNCH IT MYSELF?

Most definitely! The Paramotor has been specifically designed to be a one person endeavor.

 

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM WIND I CAN FLY IN?

Steady winds of less than 15 km/h for beginners, no more than 25 km/h winds for experienced pilots.

 

HOW DO I STEER IT?

Using hand controls, pull left to go left and right to go right. While in the air the paraglider wing will turn proportionate to the amount of pressure you apply to the steering controls.

 

HOW LONG CAN I FLY ON A TANK?

Although actual flight times will vary depending on pilot weight and atmospheric conditions, the average time ranges from 1-3 hours.

 

HOW FAST DOES IT FLY?

This depends on your paragliders speed. A good speed is less than 40 km/h and 60 km/h with accelerator.

 

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE ENGINE STOPS?

Directional steering is controlled through the canopy, therefore not dependent on engine power. The pilot steers the same way with or without power.

 

Exciting?

You bet! Any pilot will tell you that flying "low and slow" is where the real fun (and the best view) can be found. 

 

Affordable?

Yes indeed! You can pick up a used powered paraglider motor for under R25000 and a new top of the line unit full house will only run about R55000.

 

Easy to learn?

You can solo in a PPG after only one afternoon of instruction! Hey, thousands have already done it and so can you! 

Paramotoring is the most exhilarating and accessible form of flight available on the leisure market today and as an owner you are free from many of the complications and restrictions that make general aviation such a difficult and expensive sport.  You can take off from almost anywhere and once airborne enjoy the thrill of open flight.  Paramotors cost about R20 per hour to run,  are lightweight, easy to take on holiday a lot of fun.  Ownership is easy and learning to fly is quick, safe, and inexpensive and truly exhilarating.

Powered Paragliding is the most accessible form of powered flight to the public.  A powered paraglider, known as a Paramotor, is a backpack-style aircraft engine, designed to convert paraglider wings to Powered Paragliding (PPG).  This personal aircraft can be safely flown on most calm weather days and requires minimal training by aviation standards.

Paragliders are usually flown without engines, from hills or mountains. In order to extend the flight, the paraglider pilot needs to find rising air (lift) in the form of warmer air rising in "thermals", or ridge-lift, where the wind is deflected upward by mountain slopes.  Finding and using lift to stay aloft is known as soaring. Without this lift, a paraglider will glide, gradually descending until reaching the ground.

Combining a paraglider with a backpack engine forms a powered paraglider, a Paramotor, which can be flown from level ground, without the need for hills, mountains, a winch, wind or thermals.

The engine is used to gain or maintain height and the pilot can cover vast distances without the assistance of wind or thermals. The engine can then be switched off to glide or soar as desired and re-started in flight when required to gain altitude.

The Paramotor is a motorised parachute that is foot launched from the ground, self-contained, and worn like a backpack. Learning to fly the Paramotor takes only a couple of days and requires no pilot's license. Assembly is accomplished in just 5 minutes with no tools necessary.   Finally, a personal aircraft that can be flown whenever and just about wherever you want.