benhowe41

Thanks for the advice. I actually noticed how dangerous it seemed for the people in youtube videos to be starting the machine on the ground. I will make sure to always start it on my back. Yeah my instructor told me that most other instructors are just like that for exactly those reasons, but he actually encouraged me to buy used equipment (with good counsel before purchasing of course). The training cost did jump a little, but it is still a fair price That wasn't an option since the machine is about 800 miles from me. I had him send me recent videos of it being started and running. It's the best I could do aside from spending 30 hours driving to go look at it The seller is an airplane mechanic so I have a fair amount of trust in him, and he seemed trustworthy.

Thanks for the advice. I actually noticed how dangerous it seemed for the people in youtube videos to be starting the machine on the ground. I will make sure to always start it on my back. Yeah my instructor told me that most other instructors are just like that for exactly those reasons, but he actually encouraged me to buy used equipment (with good counsel before purchasing of course). The training cost did jump a little, but it is still a fair price That wasn't an option since the machine is about 800 miles from me. I had him send me recent videos of it being started and running. It's the best I could do aside from spending 30 hours driving to go look at it The seller is an airplane mechanic so I have a fair amount of trust in him, and he seemed trustworthy.

I ended up buying it. We'll see how it does when it gets here!

Hi Christian! I've already got the training squared away. I have already talked the school/instructors I will be training with, and I will be taking lessons in April (thats when my semester ends). I have been in contact with my soon to be instructor on possible 2nd hand equipment that I'm looking at, and he said this was a good deal. I just posted to the forum for secondary opinions on the gear. I'm trying to be smart and not waste my money or risk my safety. I hope I didn't give the wrong impression.

What welds are you talking about? I didn't post a picture of the new machine i'm talking about so I'm not sure how you know what the welds would look like

I ended up finding a new paramotor. It seems like a good fit for me but I want some advice from more experienced flyers. Price was initially $2500 but it was reduced to $2300 then I got him down to $2000. Here's what the ad says "Runs and starts perfectly. The frame is a skycruiser steel frame and the engine is a simonini Mini 2 plus with electric start. Engine has around 110 hours with a fresh rebuild at 100 hours. Comes with a helix 130 prop. One of the prop tips hit the netting and the tip got splintered and I repaired it and have flown 3 flights on it with no problems. I would recommend a new 125 prop as the 130 is slightly too big for this frame. Has plenty of power and a very smooth throttle. Only reason I am selling is to get a new unit. This would make a great starter unit. I am willing to ship at the buyers expense. Comes with an apco harness that's in great shape as well." Does it seem like a good deal? If you want pictures I can post some

Thanks for the advice guys

Hi! I have wanted to fly a paramotor since I was 12 years old. I'm 18 now and have finally decided to make the jump and buy the gear and get lessons this summer. I have been looking for a good/safe second hand paramotor as I'm on a pretty tight budget (I am a college student). After looking around a lot I found this paramotor online. I talked with the guy over the phone and he seemed trustworthy. I need advice from someone with more experience than me to tell me if this a good deal, and a good motor. Also I am wondering if it will be a good fit for my body. Im about 6' and a little under 200 lbs. Here are the details: He bought the frame and motor separate and put it together himself. Its a plastic Renegade frame (I think the golden eagle)http://www.paramotor-renegade.com/parts.html, with an HPR 180 electric start motor with 68 hours on it + two batteries. It also comes with a flotation device. He said he biffed a takeoff when he was first training and broke one of the plastic support arms, but that he repaired it since. Is it a good deal? Should I buy it? I have attached the original ad too. Thanks!!

I have a question for anyone who knows the laws in the US better than I do. I live in a small country town in Minnesota in the US. All the fields here are covered with crops which makes finding a place to take off difficult. I rediscovered a city park that is basically just a large field with a small pavilion in the corner. There is never anyone there doing anything so I wouldn't be getting in the way. It would be absolutely perfect for foot launching a paraglider, but I'm not sure if this is legal and don't want to break any laws, or tarnish the name of paramotoring. Can anyone help me with this? If it isn't legal, does anyone in my area have any other suggestions for places I could take off? Thanks!