ABOUT POWERED PARAGLIDING:
What is Power Paragliding or Paramotoring?
Paramotoring – also known as powered paragliding – involves one or two riders strapped into a seated harness and dangling from the kind of parachute, or wing, used in paragliding. Behind their backs is what looks like a large circular fan, which, powered by a motor, propels the rider through the air.
Is Powered Gliding Safe?
Yes, and enormously good fun! Powered Paragliding is one of the easiest and safest forms of flight to master and offers the kind of flying experience that is unmatched by other forms of aviation.
The key to Paramotor safety and its ease of operation lies in the glider’s pendulum stability, returning to level flight whenever the controls are released. With such excellent stability, the glider almost flies itself.
While engine cut-out situations are rare, should this happen the Paramotor simply glides down with full steering control available to the pilot.
Any Age Restriction?
While there is no official age restriction.
What additional equipment is recommended?
Pilots are advised to wear a safety helmet, ear protection and to fly with a reserve parachute at all times. In addition, but not essential, we recommend having a pair of sunglasses or goggles handy to help protect the eyes and improve pilot visibility.
Good footwear is must, in colder climes, a pair of gloves and a warm flying suit or jacket can help regulate your body temperature and stave off wind chill so you can fly for longer.
