anymouse

Everybody has fears and concerns when starting a new hobby. The following are my two greatest fears about powered paragliders- I'd appreciate to hear experienced pilots' thoughts: 1) the idea of using my own legs and ankles is a bit daunting. I also fly airplanes and I say that seeing some of the landings I've made. A few weeks ago I was watching paragliding people flying, and was surprised by how gently they touched down- and just took a couple of steps after touch down to come to a stop. The reason I am looking at paramotors, though, is because of the lack of soaring opportunities where I live. 2) how fit does a paramotor pilot need to be? I am able to walk and do a short, brisk jog, but I don't do extended jogs or runs because of one of my kneeds (osteo-arthritis). Does not bother me on a day to day basis but if I run too much the knee becomes painful. Do you foresee any problems?

Hi everyone, I recently have started thinking about this activity. I got a couple of questions lingering on my mind, though: 1) is the equipment for powered-paragliders the same as for paragliders (essentially paraglider + engine). Is it possible to go paramotoring one day and then leave the engine behind and go paragliding the next? 2) These aircraft look very portable, and what sounds attractive is to go somewhere on vacation, pull out the paramotor, and go fly. But how realistic is this. Are paramotors light and portable enough to check them in as baggage when getting on a flight to a distant land? Look forward to all comments.