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The
equipment that you
needed is minimal with respect to aviation standards. The three main items
being the paraglider,
also called the wing or glider, and the paramotor,
sometimes called backpack engine and rescue
parachute. The rest of the equipment consists mainly of communication
gear. The
training needed to
start flying is also minimal. The industry recommendation is 4 - 6 days of personalized
training,
with more being better. You can never be too prepared. There have been
people that have soloed on their first day, but this is not recommended
as you have little to gain and a lot to lose. Safety
is of utmost importance. Despite the relatively low risk involved with
powered paragliding there still remains the possibility of serious injury
if a pilot doesn't properly prepare and exercise good judgment.
Preparation and proper training go a long way towards a pilot's well being
as well as enjoyment. Piloting one of these ultra lights gives a person excellent opportunities to capture breathtaking aerial views because you are not stuck behind the window of an airplane, you are out in the open experiencing the skies like a bird! Paramotor demonstration days - approximately once a month we have a free demonstration session where you can come to the field and watch as I introduce and assemble the equipment, administrate pre-flight check, start and warm up the paramotor. Then if the weather conditions are favorable I will take off, fly and land. Then I will answer any questions you may have. For next demo date check here. Please email me to let me know that you are planning on coming down. This way I could let you know if the demo day is canceled due to the unfavorable weather conditions. For more info visit FAQ, News or browse the rest of the website. |