benhowe41 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi k Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Ben you could message Dirtybirdg79 as he lives fairly close to you so hopefully knows better and up to date with your local laws 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 @Dirtybirdg79 @benhowe41 SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcifer Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) @benhowe41 , don't know the US laws, but apart from this please consider some other points : - neighbours : are there houses close to the park ? The noise from the engine/propeller could easily disturb the neighbours... who will easily dial 911... -landing spots : for any inconvenience that could occurr immediately after takeoff the lack of a safe emergency landing spot is a bad thing, that could make the difference between a safe emergency landing and a bad injury. Same thing when approaching for landing So, even if your local laws will allow you to take off and land in that park, please take into serious consideration also the above points. Edited October 17, 2016 by calcifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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