In the U.S. a license is NOT required! But we highly recommend you get good qualified training first! If you would like to know the details, just have a look at FAR 103 and the preamble to FAR 103.

The short answer is that it's as safe as you make it. A slightly longer answer is that it has come a long way since the pioneering days. Almost all injuries and deaths in paramotoring are due to poor decisions on the pilot's part. Our training will enable you to fly in appropriate conditions with up-to-date, inspected gear, helping to keep you 100% safe.

Nope! If you can breathe and follow directions, chances are you can learn to paramotor.

This is just a general rule of thumb, but usually for foot launch the cutoff is somewhere around 70 years old. To successfully foot launch you'll need to be able to run with anywhere from 50 to 75 pounds strapped to your back. Also, when you're first learning to handle the wing (called kiting), it will require a lot of energy and time. It can be quite strenuous and it's not uncommon for someone who thinks they're in good shape to wear out the first day! But, with all that said, once the kiting part is over, it generally doesn't take much energy to paramotor. After all, once you're in the air, you're basically just pulling toggles.

Nope! You will continue to fly, but you will start to descend. How fast you descend depends on your wing and total weight. When flying a paramotor, as with any aircraft, the pilot always keeps a safe landing spot within gliding distance should an engine-out occur.

The speed at which you fly is totally dependent on the wing and your all-up weight. Believe it or not, it has nothing to do with the motor on your back. Generally, most wings will fly somewhere in the 18 to 28 mph range (some as much as 50 mph!). The in-flight speed can be controlled by a system known as trimmers and speed-bar. You'll learn more about that in training.

In the U.S. you can legally fly as high as 18,000 feet in most places, although that would be crazy to do under most conditions. Paramotor pilots tend to stay under 500 feet most of the time. This offers some of the best views, and keeps us out of general aviation airspace. We gain altitude to cross sections of trees and water safely, as the higher altitude gives you more "outs" if you need them.

The short answer is no. The long answer is yes. It depends on weather, location and skill level, which you will gain during your training. For the most part, we only fly in the mornings and evenings, which offer the smoothest and safest conditions.

The FAA allows for an exemption to fly tandem, but only for instructional purposes.You will have to earn an exemption through an organization like USPPA or USHPA.

Nope!

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