I agree, you can spend more time in flight and at a low speed.

One of the great things about paramotoring is the variety of flight styles that you can do. It can be as peaceful as sitting in a chair on the porch watching the sunrise or sunset, except at altitude. It can also be as challenging as you want to make it with XC, acro, slalom, etc. Even working on the basic skills such as precision launches and landings is fun. There's also the freedom to take-off from places other than airports, and on your own schedule!

@@Logan4661 agreed!

​@ParamotorNC do you have radio on board with you? Say somehow you end up in a forbidden fly zone, how will you be notified?

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Agreed. Relatively affordable and accessible. It is more rewarding if you have open areas to fly nearby.

the price is thebiggest hurdle. the second is that since its not a gun, the news doesnt care about it to report about it, unless hamad uses them but not for long. Just long enough to make people associate it with terrorism.

I have a beach! I'm thinking about doing this!!!

I live in South Africa, a "third world country" falling apart... But hey, what they can do is making regulations and laws. We do need a licence and it's effing expensive in South African terms... 😢

Yeah but also alot more dangerous when anything goes wrong lol

Yeah I'm going to do this but I sincerely doubt that every single flight school in America teaches how to fly these

​@@ClaytonBigsby01more should.

Cost to get into it?

In the US just search for FAR103.

it was mine, i do not regret it

English is such a weird language lol old knees referring to your young knees in past hence. “Old knees” in this context is the opposite of your new, “old knees” 😂 🤔

try a quad, im 313lbs and fly all the time from a quad, very safe not severe on the knees at all Blackhawk 4 stroke amazing

do it, take a class, you wont regret it

death statistics are extremely low, especially with training. in good weather, it is very safe.

Right?

Yes. But you don’t have to prove you know how to fly a drone to get your certificate. Isn’t that wonderful. Also ultra light aircraft pilots, part 103 don’t need ID numbers of any kind on their aircraft, don’t need to register them.Don’t need to take an any online TRUST testing.

" license" just means extortion

​@@starsixtyseven195that's all! They need money every turn u make. License to add on to your house or build a shed of certain size. License to drive, fly, make food out your house and sell it, lemonade stands, conceal carry in most places, childcare, the list goes on and on.. every possible way to get your money will be done!

Are you asking this for personal use, or are you asking this in the context of 7th Oct attack?

Depending on wind, and how wide the stairwell or elevator is, all you need is the roof and 20-40 feet flat without obstructions

Possible to launch from the street but you’d be fined into the next county

First, your question refers to paragliding (PG), not paramotoring or powered paragliding (PPG), which is a very different sport than shown in the video. That out of the way, "can you train in the city or do you need a wide open space?" Yes, you can do some training in the city, if you have a wide open space, like a park. With enough room away from people and objects to move, and a clear path for the wind (trees and buildings cause turbulence) you could work on your kiting skills and equipment care. I would recommend going to a school for whichever sport you are interested in. As you learn the skills you will get a good idea of what makes for a good training area, and what doesn't, and then decide if the area you have in mind is appropriate. At school you should be using their equipment, so it's a try before you buy situation. Worst case scenario, it's a fun vacation!

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HOW MANY KILOMÈTRES IT GO HOW MANY FUEL

Catch me if you can piggies 😂

@@ClaytonBigsby01 🤣

This guy will teach you...nearby... staybadparamotor.com/ppg-2-2/

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I hear ya

Eh, just watch some KZfaq videos

@@anner9 Yeah, what could possibly go wrong? Worst case you'll end up in someone else's KZfaq video.

Only in US

@@macsmith2013or flying into power lines.

bet

@@ParamotorNC 4 to 1?

The canopy has an unbelievable amount of passive safety built-in. It will naturally reinflate. If you have enough altitude, there will be no issue. Plus I fly with a reserve chute.

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I am scared of height also. Somehow I feel very secure within this harness and I love the feeling in the air.

We do fly in light wind. But we always scrutinize the weather forecast before flight. some folks like to launch with wheels instead of foot launch.

Ultralights (including trikes) are limited to a single occupant according to FAR Part 103. The only exception is for certified instructors giving a discovery flight. If you would like to take a passenger, then you will want to look at other aircraft such as a powered parachutes (which will require a sport pilot license and N-number). I am not sure of the cost of license and certification of light sport aircraft.

you will need a license and certifications, I working toward the instructors license and tandem

There’s a website called sky vector where you can see the air space anywhere in the US. You may need to ask a pilot to help you interpret the notations on the map.

@@ParamotorNC thank you! I'll be checking that out!

Similar to motocross. About $12K.

@@ParamotorNC uuuuhhhh ! Last time i bout a mocross it was 2 grand irish pound..

start here... www.footflyer.com/product/powered-paragliding-bible-ppg-bible-7-the-ultimate-paramotor-manual-and-reference-copy/

Correct. I only fly in the first two hours of the day or the last two hours of the day when the sun is low. And only on days with low or tame wind.

Yes sir!

No, that isn’t me but there’s a small group of flyers in that area. Last time I flew by Lake Norman was over a year ago.

The wing is about 4000 and the motor is about 8000. You can sometimes get good used gear for about half that.

​@@ParamotorNCi dont think i would take used gear for something like this 😅

@@Mark_Rutten I hear ya

@@ParamotorNC can you actually land safely if your motor ever fails? You can land with the parachute only or you have some kinda reserve parachute?

@@Mark_Rutten Yes, we are trained to land at point throughout the flight if the motor fails. We simply glide down to the ground. We also carry a reserve parachute (mine is in a side pouch).

just let go. you can also turn off the engine and you wont drop from the sky like many people think.

Once you get aloft you can let go for short periods

@@UpcomingJedi I'm not sure why they would think such, it's the parachute keeping you up. The motor just propells you forward and keeps you going. Why would someone think that motor keeps you up... 🤔🤔

We usually average between 25 and 35 mph on a round-trip flight. It depends on the conditions and the glider. Best time is an hour after sunrise or an hour before sunset.

I probably get up in about 100 feet but I have several hundred feet of open field ahead of me before I have to climb over trees. If there’s a good headwind then I need less than 100 ft.

@@ParamotorNC ok, thanks

I usually say a new motor and wing are $8K and $4k. Good used gear may be found for 50% off, depending.

@@ParamotorNC full setup Sir ❓

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Your helmet blocks alot of the noise

It is not difficult to steer. You could do it easily!

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What a stupid question

You might be right. But I have to say that it is nice to throw my aircraft in the trunk of my car and launch from a park.

That's true, but it's also nice to take off from my 50 ft drive way. Either way, we both having a good time.

@@jojack228 right on

​@@jojack228you're not taking off with a plane from your 50ft driveway . do we all look stupid😂. I know nothing about planes but I'm pretty sure that would be against the law😂

@@ClaytonBigsby01 Well then you sound pretty stupid and misinformed. I fly a quicksilver MX Ultralight plane. Single seat. 65mph airspeed. Takes literally 50 ft to take off and land. And yes, you don't need a license, and you can take off from your private property. Iv done it for a few years now. You can get a used one for about 10k. Still need to follow FAA rules in the air of course.

Flying near the mountains is beautiful. However, wind moving over mountainous terrain can result in more turbulent conditions than the same wind over flat land. So we are cautious near mountains while flying. Also, farm land tends to provide more land-able options in case the motor stops running (we would glide down safely).

It depends on your rig and the wind. I estimate that mine can go 75 miles in 3 hours on a tank of gas (with little or no wind).

​@@ParamotorNC75 mi in 3 hours? I'm seriously considering this as my beater car😂😂. Imagine looking down at bumper to bumper traffic😂😂. It would be glorious

​@@ParamotorNChow much is in the tank

@@ClaytonBigsby01 3 gallons