Hello
I have dreamed of reaching for the skies since I was a young lad, then one day a man descended from the sky with a propeller on his back, and while we gave him a lift home in the van he explained to me how even I could get in to the sky with a flexible wing and a propeller on my back! That was a few years ago but the thought never left my mind.
Unfortunately I am quite a big lad at 6'2" and 140KG, though surprisingly fit and agile for a man of my stature, and 40+Kg on my back isn't a problem for me.
Before I get my hopes up, I want to check a few things...
Is it possible to get suitable equipment? Such as the Paramania Revolution 30 with its ppg weight range of 100-220Kg and the Parajet Volution Macro its pilot weight range of 65-160Kg, are these suitable for instance.
Will instructors be willing to teach me? I understand I will have to provide my own equipment.
Aside from the above, what other problems / costs will I encounter due to my weight, but assume I am sufficiently fit.
Ideally I would like to know if it is possible, and if so, how much money I will need to get properly trained and get suitable equipment to be safely airborne.
Any help/opinions gratefully received, but please don't dwell on losing weight.
Are there any 22 stone paramotor pilots out there?
Thanks