Newbie questions about paramotors

Newbie ppg questions


You should familiarize yourself with FAR 103 which regulates paramotors.


What add on's are worth purchasing (smoke, gopro follow cam, reserve chute, water inflatable)? 

What are some good cheap rigs for those just getting into the sport? 

What are some good apps that show what air space you are allowed to fly in and apps that show the winds? 

What's the process for communicating with air towers when you are near an airport.

Where exactly am I allowed to take off and land. For example in Southern California how does one find this out. Also further details about reading air space maps. Then same info but when im traveling to other countries and flying paramotors.


 What is the best plan of action if you are up in the sky and your motor gives out?

What inspired you to start paramotoring?

Are there any extras that you recommend? (Lights, windsock, etc)

What helmet and COM’s should I get?


I worry about power lines. I also have a small airport near me and I fear they will not be accepting of a Paramotor or even be looking out for me. What steps do I take to learn about flying from my airport?

One question I have is what other equipment is needed over and above the wing and fan?  ( helmet, radio, apps, footwear, eye and ear protection and so on...)


Where can you fly a Powered Paraglider?

Is a license required to fly a Powered paraglider?


What kind of fuel is used in a Powered Paraglider?


How long does one tank of fuel last?

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What is the average speed at which a Powered Paraglider fly?

What happens when the engine of the Powered Paraglider stops?


What are the times and conditions when one should not fly a Powered Paraglider?



*How long of a run is required to go airborne? 

How far can a Powered Paraglider fly?


How much does the engine of a Powered Paraglider weigh? Does the pilot carry the weight of the engine?

How long does it take to learn to fly a Powered Paraglider?
It is possible to learn to fly solo in a matter of few days.

Is it possible to restart a Paramotor during the flight?

Does the size of the equipment vary with the size of the pilot?


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How much physical strength does it take to operate a Powered Paraglider?



How can a Powered Paraglider be transported?


WHAT IS PARAMOTORING?

DO YOU NEED A LICENSE TO FLY A PARAMOTOR?

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GET INTO POWERED PARAGLIDING?


CAN YOU FLY A PARAMOTOR ANYWHERE?

HOW FAR CAN YOU FLY WITH A POWERED PARAGLIDER?

HOW SAFE IS POWERED PARAGLIDING?

DO YOU NEED TRAINING TO FLY A PARAMOTOR?

HOW FAST CAN A PARAMOTOR FLY?

HOW HIGH CAN YOU GO ON A PARAMOTOR?

IS THERE A WEIGHT LIMIT FOR PARAMOTOR?

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HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO FLY A PARAMOTOR?


WHAT IS REQUIRED TO FLY A PARAMOTOR?

WHO INVENTED THE PARAMOTOR?

CAN ANYONE FLY A PARAMOTOR?

CAN YOU TAKEOFF AND LAND A PARAMOTOR ANYWHERE?

WHAT IF THE PARAMOTOR'S ENGINE STOPS?

IS PARAMOTORING SCARY?


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