Cessna Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Hi All I know this is going to be a "how longs a piece of string" type question, but well here goes.... Trying to work out the feasibility of leaving fixed wing PPL flying and learning to fly a Paramotor. The problem is the syndicate I'm a member of does not involve high share costs, but has monthly and hourly charges (in effect spreading the cost of flying) but still expensive compared to paramotoring £65/hr. If limited to buying second hand equipment, what should be avoided and what would be a realistic budget? Cheers Cessna PS I'm 6ft and 100Kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwizz Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 As a starting point, my budget was originally £5000. This consisted of £2000 for a used motor and £3000 for the rest of the kit and training as a package deal at Airways Airsports. I ended up paying £2300 for a motor, although cheaper options are plentiful. I have yet to decide on a wing and other kit, I am training on Airwys kit. Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I would say £5k for your kit if your looking for decent second hand stuff. £3k motor £2k wing. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 You may be considering changing from GA to PPG for reasons of cost. I was in the same boat after flying Cessnas for 18 years. However, I enjoy flying now more than I ever did in my old Cessna. It's just soooo much fun. If you do decide to swap, once you get the hang of it, you will not look back. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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