After many requests for a worldwide paramotor community, I decided what better way to do it than to add a forum to this website! The forum is up and running as of today (14th June 2019), and I’ve created various categories, including: Paramotors Wings …
Paramotor speed bar: What it does, and how to use it
We all love flying long distances, but the low speed of a paramotor can really limit how far we can fly. We can use the wind to help us get places faster, but sometimes there is no wind, or even worse – we’re battling …
Paramotor Speed: how fast can a paramotor fly, and what limits speed?
Last updated on April 11th, 2019 at 03:49 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
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 to have the best, so how to you know …
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 …
Which paramotor engine? These are the top 5 paramotor engine choices
If you’re new to paramotoring, choosing an engine can be a bit hit-or-miss. There are loads to choose from, but good unbiased reviews of these engines simply don’t exist. I know many pilots who have bought brand new engines, only to be disappointed after …
Are paramotor carabiners safe? Looking after your hook-in points
We’re always told not to worry about our carabiners breaking; after all, even the cheap ones are rated to 18 KN! With a breaking strength this high they should never break, but unfortunately, although it’s rare, there have been cases of carabiners breaking. In …