What is a paramotor?

Question

I heard that any one can fly one

Answer 1

This simplest of all powered aircraft consists of small 2-stroke petrol engine driving a propeller, worn like a backpack under a paraglider wing and providing thrust to take off, climb and maintain level flight. Once airborne, the paramotor can be used to motor along and watch the world go by beneath you or, if conditions permit, soared in thermal lift to make long cross-country flights. The motor can be stopped and restarted in the air - many types have electric starters - enabling the pilot to adapt his or her flight to the prevailing conditions. With the paramotor unit disconnected before take-off, the wing becomes just another paraglider, offering the freedom and excitement of engineless flight. Many paramotor pilots are paraglider pilots looking for more flexibility in their flying, many others are new to flying but become interested in paramotoring and pure paragliding flight.

Answer 2

What exactly is a paramotor?
This simplest of all powered aircraft consists of small 2-stroke petrol engine driving a propeller, worn like a backpack under a paraglider wing and providing thrust to take off, climb and maintain level flight. Once airborne, the paramotor can be used to motor along and watch the world go by beneath you or, if conditions permit, soared in thermal lift to make long cross-country flights. The motor can be stopped and restarted in the air - many types have electric starters - enabling the pilot to adapt his or her flight to the prevailing conditions. With the paramotor unit disconnected before take-off, the wing becomes just another paraglider, offering the freedom and excitement of engineless flight. Many paramotor pilots are paraglider pilots looking for more flexibility in their flying, many others are new to flying but become interested in paramotoring and pure paragliding flight.

Answer 3

It's a Paraglider with an engine on the back complete with propeller that gives you the power to fly.

I fly a paraglider and it's just awesome but use thermals to keep me up there.

It can be extremely dangerous if you try it without correct training from one of the many excellent schools around the country. Buy one and go it alone and you'll probably end up 6ft under in a box.

There is a lot to learn about take off, landing, the weather, air law but it will keep you and other people safe.

Have a look at these guys to give you an idea what it's about.

http://www.sunsoar-paragliding.com/

and

http://www.paragliding.net/

You can start paramotoring straight from the start, some see it as a progression from Paragliding.

They both are a fantastic sport and i urge you to find a local club and have a go, you will be hooked for life.

Answer 4

This would be a powered paraglider.

Answer 5

dont know