What is paramotoring?

How does paramoting work?

How do I fly it and how far can I go?

What weather conditions can I fly in?

Do I need a licence to fly a paramotor?

Is it safe?

How much does it cost?

Cool! How do I do it...

What is paramotoring?
Paramotoring was invented around 1990 when paragliders realised that adding a backpack motor would enable them to take off from level ground so they would not have to look for hills and ridges to launch themselves. Thus the paramotor was born. The Paramotor provides thrust, and thereby enables pilots to gain height giving them versatility so that they can fly longer distances cross country or just go in search of thermals.

How does paramotoring work?
As you run forward with the chute behind you the combination of the air from the motor, wind and forward motion will inflate the chute to float above your head. When you increase the throttle you will lift off smoothly. This can all be done without the help of anyone else.

How do I fly it and how far can I go?
You use hand controls (rather like the toggles on a parachute) to steer your paramotor right and left and throttle up and down to climb and descend. Usually you can travel between 1 and 3 hours at speeds up to 50mph, depending on your equipment.

What weather conditions can I fly in?
Anything up to 15mph winds, depending on your experience. That’s why we recommend learning in the balmy Cyprus climate or at our new center in Thailand.

Do I need a licence to fly a paramotor?
No, but it is important that you receive proper training so that you can fly safely and not cause injury to either yourself or others. There are regulations that have to be followed in the UK, which come under aviation law. These are to do with equipment, that as a pilot you have to carry, where you can fly and how paramotors are flown and launched.

Is it Safe?
As long as you are sensible and follow the training you are given. Even if the paramotor engine stops the canopy will continue to fly and can be directed like a normal paraglider. Many pilots carry an emergency reserve parachute as a precaution.

How much does it cost?

	Beginners Taster Course	£695.00	Cyprus <more info>
	Elementary Pilot Paragliding Course	£750.00	Cyprus <more info>
	Addiction Pacakge BMAA Qualification	£1110.00	Cyprus <more info>
	Experienced Paragliders Conversion Course	£750.00	Cyprus <more info>
	Paramotor Course in Thailand	20000Baht (approx €400)	Thailand <more info>
	Paramotor Course in Malaysia	3000RM	Malaysia <more info>
	Two week Paramotor Course Spain	£1200	Spain <more info>
	Paramotor Courses UK	from £790.00	UK <more info>

So how do I learn to paramotor?