Christian Dev

Hi Backburn, At this time on fhe year, the weather is pretty stable and rainless for steady 6 months as im in the equator... I already reseached the winds and it seems that early in the morning theres almost no wind, while from mid day to the night winds flows to the north east... I guess having a tail wind on the return would help me climb? Most mountains can be cleared at 10000 ft (3000 mts). Mountan peaks here can reach 20000 ft but those are easily spotted and dodgable, there are none on my planned route tho. Any ways im sure ill be learning and practicing at sea level until im confident enough to take off at the highlands.. Its not my intention to do something risky. Ill probably just fly arround at the begining and do incremental distances, but still id like to make sure Ive the correct equipment for when the time comes.

Thanks for your comments so far.. I did some math and it seems that what I would need is a 20 or more hp engine with a 3.4 or less liters per hour consumption. SKY 110 and EOS 100/150 seem to meet this criteria, are those good engines?

Hi all.. This is my first post. Ive beeing checking out paramotoring for a while and Im very interested in flying one in the near future. Ive already searched for flight schools in my country to get me started.. but I was wondering about how much the equipment will cost me and, of course, I found out it depends of me and what im trying to achieve: Im interested in long range "cross country" flights (200 kms/124 mi) in a straight line. To take off in spot A and then land in spot B (from highlands to beach). Refuel the next day and go back to spot A. Of course I know I wont be able to do this inmediately after I complete the training but with some effort, time and practice I know its doable. The speed or the time this trip takes is not too important for me. Im not interested in wild maneuvers or pylon racing... just a peacefull safe ride. I weight 81 kg (179 lbs) but id like to take some few stuff with me so make it 86 (190 lbs). Im 39 and fairly strong, but Id prefer something light that wont hurt my knees. Ive beeing researching about the Top 80 but some people say it suits pilots up to 68 kg (150 lbs). Im 183 cms tall (6 ft) if that matters. Id like recommendations of what the best and realible engine/paramotor/wing would be for this scenario. Thank you all in advance, I appreciate your comments a lot.