Last updated on February 17th, 2019 at 08:51 pm Paramotor rules and regulations are pretty relaxed compared to many other forms of aviation. But before taking flight it’s important to fully understand basic air law and the rules of the air. These flight rules …
Paramotor tool kit: 21 Top tools and essentials for your paramotoring kit bag
Last updated on April 4th, 2019 at 04:43 pm When you head to the field to go flying you should always pack a kit bag containing your paramotor tool kit and a few other essential items. Without a tool kit something as simple as …
Paramotor tips and tricks: 10 top tips you weren’t told by your instructor
Last updated on February 17th, 2019 at 08:53 pm Paramotoring is a massive learning curve, and no training course could possibly cover everything in just 7 days! Instructors will teach students how to launch, fly, and land a paramotor safely, but there’s lots of …
Paramotor prop strike: Avoiding the most common paramotoring accident
Last updated on February 17th, 2019 at 08:54 pm In my paramotoring safety article we learned about accidents that happen on the ground, the most common being the paramotor prop strike. Although we’ve already taken a look at preventing this, I think a full article is …
Skyschool UK review: My full paramotor training experience
Last updated on February 17th, 2019 at 08:55 pm Way back in 2012 a Parabatix video popped up online which started my obsession with paramotoring. Just three months later my paramotor training was booked with Skyschool UK and I couldn’t wait! Skyschool is one …
How to choose a paramotor for beginners with 10 top buying tips
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 at 02:37 pm Many pilots think that all paramotors are the same, and that the only difference is slightly different styling. Some will choose a paramotor based purely on its looks, or its power output. But there’s actually …
Paragliding VS Paramotoring safety: Which one poses less risk to pilots
Last updated on April 15th, 2019 at 11:50 pm I speak to many aspiring pilots who are struggling to decide between learning paragliding or paramotoring. The two sports may look very similar, but they actually differ in more ways than first meets the eye. …
Paramotor towbar mounted carry rack that won’t break: The Thule Easybase
Last updated on February 17th, 2019 at 09:04 pm If you’re looking for a paramotor towbar mounted carry rack then this is a great solid and easy to fit option. The Thule easybase is the rack I’ve been using after recommendations from a bunch …
Paramotor wing collapse: What’s the chance of a collapse happening to you?
Last updated on February 17th, 2019 at 09:06 pm When you first start paramotoring, it’s quite easy to end up on the dark side of the internet watching crash videos. A big fear of new pilots is the paramotor wing collapse, and you can …
What is paramotoring like and is it really something you’ll enjoy doing?
Last updated on February 17th, 2019 at 09:09 pm As I write this post I’ve just returned from an amazing flight along the Severn riverbanks. Upon returning to the field I was greeted by a crowd of people eager to know all about my …