Kausik Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Dear all the paramotor pilots. Seeking your help... I am planning to buy a Paramotor (foot launch) with no trike. My car is a compact hatch back with NO boot space. 1# Is it possible to place the paramotor on rear seat of my car? 2# Next, is it compulsory to dissemble the propeller, the cage every time after each flying? Thank you in anticipation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I guess this just boils down to how posh the car is and how much you car about it. i am certain that whatever car it is, the paramotor will not fit when built up. Sell your car and buy a van SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi k Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Or you could buy a towbar and fit a back rack problem sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwizz Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I was able to transport my Bailey in a Triumph Spitfire. The prop and cage were removed and stowed in the small space behind the front seats. The rest of the paramotor sat in the passenger seat, with seat belt. The wing, helmet etc. went in the boot. I have also transported the motor in an estate car, when it was only necessary to remove the upper cage quarters and rotate the prop to the horizontal position. There is no reason to dismantle the cage or remove the prop if you don't need to. Every time the parts are dismantled, there is more wear in the various fixings and more chance of something getting damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kausik Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thank you all for replies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Or front seat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Or front seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kausik Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 @PatPux very nice of you sir. in this photo, is the propeller taken off or attached? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwizz Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Very kind of your hairdresser to let you use their car, @PatPux. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 On 09/11/2016 at 13:46, ptwizz said: Very kind of your hairdresser to let you use their car, @PatPux. The wife's ............and she actually is a hair-dresser! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 On 8 November 2016 at 14:06, Kausik said: @PatPux very nice of you sir. in this photo, is the propeller taken off or attached? Prop off and all cage sections dismantled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwizz Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 On 11/11/2016 at 17:03, PatPux said: The wife's ............and she actually is a hair-dresser! Wasn't expecting that - well played sir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 On 11/14/2016 at 09:24, ptwizz said: Wasn't expecting that - well played sir. That was after my first home trip from Membury and I needed picking up from my landing field near home. I'm sure it cost me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwizz Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 How did you both get in the car with the paramotor in the front seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 14 hours ago, ptwizz said: How did you both get in the car with the paramotor in the front seat? She had to come back for me, the field is less than a mile from the house. Then she had to drive me the 30 miles back to Membury to pick up my car. I told you it cost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwizz Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 This is why I have a van and my wife has.... another van! (Technically hers is an MPV, but the rear seats have rarely been fitted). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 If you cant but or fit a rack. Design one yourself and have it made. I had an idea, made it from cardboard and got a local metal shop to weld it up. (because I wouldn't trust my own dodgy welding) Very simple. I just need to add a number plate. Lights are still visible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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