Checking your paramotor spark plug color should be part of your regular maintenance checks. If it isn’t, you could be missing some important warning signs from your engine, that could have an effect on its performance, and its lifespan. The check is really simple …
Paramotor engine failure: What if the engine stops mid-air
Last updated on January 24th, 2020 at 06:13 pm No engine lasts forever, and all engines get sick at some point during their life, especially 2-strokes! I think most paramotor pilots realize they’re going to have to deal with an engine failure at some …
Best paramotor gloves: Get the best gloves for all seasons
It doesn’t matter whether you live in Dubai or Antarctica, if you’re getting into paramotoring you’re going to need some gloves. Not only will gloves keep your hands warm, but they’ll also protect you from injuries that can be caused by launching your paramotor. …
Is paramotoring an extreme sport? The extreme side of paramotoring!
Last updated on January 19th, 2020 at 07:31 pm 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 …
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 …
