Ice 5niper Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) Forgive me people, I flew powered hang gliders for some time gaining around 90 hours approx........took 10 years off and during my mid life decided I wanted to get back in the air. That said, paramotoring seems a little more comforting and forgiving now at 45. Certain conditions in getting my pass stamped and the all clear from ‘er indoors, is that one day. . . Perhaps I might take her up with me. So my question is this, is there such a wing in the paramotoring world that could be ample for my good self, a modest 12 stone pilot, relatively fast (the wing!) that could accommodate some additional ballast (the Mrs) later on? is it this point that I also need to consider a power unit again ample for me alone that will have enough push to get ‘er indoors off the ground also......or should I just blag they don’t make dual wings no more and fly alone and enjoy said hobby without additional ballast. Respectfully ko Edited January 27, 2019 by Ice 5niper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Hi and welcome to the Paramotor Club In a nutshell, the wing would need to be different for sure, the motor could be the same if selected correctly at the start SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice 5niper Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 I thought so but thanks for confirming. I’m unsure about wings as I’d like something that would be quick but can be flown slower too without any risks of a tuck. Any help would be appreciated as I have no knowledge of which wing to go for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Is it safe to assume you will be getting some instruction? If so, your best option by far would be to use the Schools kit until you have flown a couple of times at least before thinking about kit. There will be people on the field who you can talk to and of course your instructor will advise. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice 5niper Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 Yeah of course, I’m hoping to start as soon as the planet dries out a bit and bit up and about for summer(here’s hoping anyway) I’ve just got the buzz badly and can’t stop researching the subject now. thabks for the advice though much appreciated ko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 If you want to buy stuff, maybe a book to tickle ones fancy while also being actually valuable knowledge I would be tempted also to get on with your training as soon as you can, most of the decent schools will be fully booked by the time the summer is here. Either way, see you soon at one of the events no doubt. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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