INTRODUCTION TO MOTORIZED PARAGLIDER (MPG)

What is Motorized Paraglider / Paramotoring?
Motorized paraglider / paramotoring is essentially paragliding with a motor.  With paramotor, you have a giant propeller strapped behind  you to provide thrust and therefore, relying less on certain wind factors during take off and in flight.  The thrust generated by the propeller enable the pilot to take off from the ground and control the flying altitude.  The equipment weights varies from about 15kg to 30kg to commensurate the pilot's weight and flying preference.  Paramotor can either be foot launched or wheel launched.

Paramotor would probably be the most affordable form of powered flight.  The running cost is very low, with just a few litres of petrol would enable hours of flying fun.


Is it safe?
Paramotor is one of the safest form of aviation, in any form of aviation there are risks.  With proper training and instructions, the risks can be well managed.  The rewards and personal challenge as a pilot in command on the other hand are just tremendous.


Why learn to fly a Motorized Paraglider / Paramotor?

• It is easy and rewarding; With proper training and equipment - it is very SAFE.
• Paramotor offers flying like no other type of aircraft in that it is possible to fly high and far or low and slow - All at your command.
• It is undoubtedly the least form of powered flight.  The equipment is most certainly less expensive than most other powered aircraft and a day in the sky will only cost a few dollars in fuel bills.
• The  equipment is portable and easily transported to any location providing an infinite variety of flying locations.  With careful pre-trip preparation and packing, motorized paragliders can often be checked in on commercial flights, thereby increasing the range of flying opportunities to almost anywhere on the planet.
• For many it is the challenge of flying an aircraft as pilot in command.
• For others, it is the challenge of learning to fly an aircraft which requires a higher level of environment awareness and physical skills than flying normal fixed wing aircraft.
• Paramotoring also offers one of the best platforms for aerial photography because of the virtually unrestricted field of view from the harness; in addition to the ability to fly in low and slow to capture excellent stills or video.
• Other exciting aspects of paramotoring include competitions, cross country and social flying events.

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