When I learned to fly paramotors, I was always told to never treat paramotoring as an extreme sport. There’s good reason for this! So many new pilots have been killed or injured because they pulled some extreme manoeuvre that was way above their skill …
Paramotor reserve parachute guide: Are they really that important?
Last updated on October 31st, 2019 at 11:28 am Are paramotor reserve parachutes important? In this post I’ll tell you why you should never fly without a reserve parachute, we’ll learn a bit more about them, and you’ll find out how to look after …
Paramotor big ears: How and when to do it
Last updated on October 24th, 2019 at 05:48 pm If you fly paramotors long enough, at some point you’ll find yourself in the unpleasant situation of wanting to descend, but being completely unable to. I do most of my flying late evening in super …
Paramotor logbook: Why they’re important and why you should have one
Last updated on October 26th, 2019 at 11:09 am Whether you’re an experienced pilot, or just starting training, it’s important to fill out a logbook to record all of your paramotor flights. A logbook will help you keep track of important flight information, that …
Paramotor Speed: how fast can a paramotor fly, and what limits speed?
Last updated on November 1st, 2019 at 11:45 am How fast can a paramotor fly? When they need to fly slow enough to allow for foot launching and landing, you’d think they’d be pretty slow; after all, the average person can only run at …
Paramotor torque wrench: Why they’re important and which one to get
Last updated on May 6th, 2019 at 12:32 am Whether you’re carrying out maintenance, tightening bolts during a pre flight check, or simply attaching your propeller, you’re going to need a torque wrench. A torque wrench will prevent shearing of nuts and bolts on …
Paramotor low flying: Tips for staying safe while flying low
Last updated on April 15th, 2019 at 03:24 am There’s no denying it, low flying is seriously fun! But the lower you fly, the riskier it gets. No matter what you do, low flying will always be more dangerous than flying high, but there …
Paramotor Comparison: The top 5 paramotors on the market
Last updated on July 6th, 2019 at 06:44 pm If you’re new to the sport then you’ve probably realised how hard it is to find good detailed paramotor reviews and comparisons. Every pilot tells you they’re flying the best machine, and every manufacturer claims …
Paramotor Over Water: how to do it safely
Flying your paramotor over water is risky business, and no matter how shallow the water, there’s always a risk of drowning if your engine quits. Although it will always carry more risk than flying over dry land, there are ways of making it much …
Paramotor Radio: The top 5 radios and communication options
Last updated on March 17th, 2019 at 01:06 pm If you fly with other paramotor pilots, or if you venture into or near to controlled airspace, then a radio or communication system is essential. In this post we’ll look at all of your radio …
