Frequently asked questions

• How does the Power Paraglider inflate?

There are two methods to inflate the wing:
Forward - with the wing behind you in low wind conditions, you run and pull the wing up using your speed and body weight to inflate.
Reverse - with pilot facing the wing we use light winds to inflate and pull up the paraglider.

Control is very easy. Simply pull the right handle (Brake) to turn right, the left handle (Brake) to turn left and pull both at five feet above the ground to flare when landing , this stops your descent resulting in a gentle landing. Squeeze the throttle to climb and release it to glide back down.

In the US, FAA's part 103 dictates we stay under 18,000 feet and the majority of flying is between 150 and 300 feet above the ground. In Canada we run out of air at 13,000 ft so we try to stay below that.

The unique aspect of the powered paraglider is the fact the wing is some distance above the pilot. This allows flight at ground level from 10 inches up. (This cannot be done safely with any other aircraft in the world.)

Up to three hours, its weight dependent.

In the USA, No, there is no license required for this sport. In Canada you are required to have an Ultra Light license restricted to powered paragliding. Training

The same gas you use in your car mixed with 2 stroke oil.

The speed varies with the type of paraglider used but will be between 17 and 28 miles per hour.

In light wind conditions (0 to 4 mph), you have to run 5 to 15 feet. With stronger winds (5 to 10 mph) you have to run 1 to 5 feet.

The distance varies with the conditions of the day, but up to 40 miles is possible

The engine is only used to go up. At any time you can shut off the motor and land safely because you are flying with an efficient wing that can glide up to 8 feet forward with only one foot down (8 to 1 glide ratio).

The engines vary from 33 lbs to 65 lbs. For foot launches, the weight is carried by the pilot only until the wing is inflated and then the weight is burdened by the paraglider. With Quad Launches, the quad carries the motor and never seems to get tired.

No, have your friend get his own powered paraglider.

Most students can solo in a few days. The majority of training is done on the ground learning to control the wing. The actual flying is so easy that any person can control the powered paraglider once in flight. Training

Yes, new engines come with very high energy ignitions, that make starting very easy with a small tug on the pull starter rope. You can stop the engine and soar and then restart anytime you like. The MZ 34 313 is also available with an electric start.

The modern paraglider is built and tested with loads up to 15 times greater than can be exerted during flight. The type of paraglider used with an engine is a DHV 1 one or standard rated glider that will continue to fly without pilot input.

Yes, the weight ratings of the wing and the engine thrust are very important to the size and weight of the pilot. Think about this before buying used equipment. Talk to us before making equipment decisions.

Anywhere that is not populated with a lot of houses or people. They are also prohibited within 5 miles from an airport.

As all air sports, it has it's risky aspect, but as the pilot hangs from an open parachute, this makes it inherently safer than all other airplanes.

Yes, the fact that you are flying a very light airplane means that you are limited to light wind conditions up to 10 mph and morning and late afternoon flying. The mid-day skies are generally too rough to enjoy this type of flying. The exception to this is beach flying where you can fly all day long as the air is not disturbed by the ocean as much as it is by land.

This airplane can fly sideways, backwards, turn on it's own axis and fly close to the ground endlessly. You can take off in 1 foot and land on 1 foot in certain wind conditions. There is no other aircraft in the world that can do this!

Our Powered Paragliders break down in very small packages and can fit in the average car trunk. This break down takes 5 minutes and can be reassembled in 5 minutes.

Anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes.

PPG, Powered paragliding; paramotoring (common name in Europe). Paraglider: Wing, glider, chute

It is vital that you have the right combination of paramotor and glider tailored to suit your body weight. Safety is paramount and training is imperative. Always ensure when buying a paramotor that you will receive professional training from qualified instructors.

The difference between New and Used is not that significant. Buying used has numerous drawbacks. (example: the paraglider is UV sensitive and has a life span) and the chance of inheriting major problems is always there but not that visible. Its just not worth the risk.