Kim Hansen Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Hi all so just had my first tandem flight, and loved it. Afterwards I told the instructor that I'd love to get the training for the paramotor, he responded and said I shoulI earn to master hanggliding first and get 30-40 jumps in before I start strapping an engine to my back. that makes sense to me... but he also recommended I should then go for the advanced package, aerial stunts and more theory. He of course offers both.... So I'm curious, how did you all start out? What would you recommend? Also, I might be dreaming... but I envision myself getting a paramotor and driving around all kinds of places and seeing the from the air. Can you do that? Is that something that "you people" do. I already do the travelling bit, sightseeing from the air sounds like a great addition. Best regards Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 The thing with using a motor is you can fly just about anywhere, rather than needing a special hill or cliff for free-flight. I decided immediately that an engine was what I wanted, so there was no point learning free-flight first. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Mark Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Kim Hansen said: sightseeing from the air sounds like a great addition. Some people travel to various launch sights, some stay local, some do 100 miles on an XC, some are happy with a 60 min circuit. I started off with a motor but fell in love with free-flight, did that for many years then got back into paramotoring.... Its hard to say what you will take to so be as cautious as you can with the cash in your attempts to find out If you are after "sightseeing" then a paramotor is hard to beat! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 That's the 'old school' way of learning. I would think that way over 50% of the people on here will NOT have learned to Para'glide' first. There is no need. Welcome to the Paramotor Club! SW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Hansen Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 On 24/07/2020 at 00:41, Blackburn Mark said: Some people travel to various launch sights, some stay local, some do 100 miles on an XC, some are happy with a 60 min circuit. I started off with a motor but fell in love with free-flight, did that for many years then got back into paramotoring.... Its hard to say what you will take to so be as cautious as you can with the cash in your attempts to find out If you are after "sightseeing" then a paramotor is hard to beat! Thanks for the reply, Can you just find a field and launch off? (presumably after checking the area for electric cables...) Or do you go to local club sites? If I could just find an open space and launch off from there, would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I live very North in the UK and few others fly up here. I have 3 different launch sites. You have o have the landowners permission, so usually this means spending a few days knocking on farmers doors until you find a friendly one. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Mark Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 15 hours ago, Kim Hansen said: Can you just find a field and launch off? There are very few places I am willing to use without permission... Remote, scrubby open access or "common" land, I will use when it is obvious that there is no "reasonable" argument against it.... I tend to launch and stay well away from that spot to minimize any attention. You cant beat having permission though, park up, make a brew, jibber jabber with others, fly, land, more jibber jabber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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