Michaelt Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Hi everyone, I was told this is one of the most safe and easy way to fly, but are there any statistics? How many people in the Uk fly Paramotors? and how many end up injured or killed compared to people who fly microlights and planes? Just wondering so i can pass this on to my parents, to reinsure, or completely put them off the idea Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Its as safe as houses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 hm.. thanks?? :L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 hm.. thanks?? :L its as safe as you make it, modern kit is very safe and not inclined to cause you any trouble providing you fly it within the parameters for wich it was designed. Look into most PPG accidents and you will find most are due to bad judgement or pilot error. Like any pursuit in life it has its risks, but statisticly you are more likely to have an accident driving to your take off site than flying a paramotor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 That statistic was excatly what i was looking for, thank you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemberg Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I think there is one important thing to take to account when you discuss safety regarding this sport. Compared to many other sports ppg have the advantage that you control the very much of the safety level yourself. So statistics can't really show the picture, it is strongly dependent on yourself, your ability and mentality. As long as you choose to fly in good condition with good equipment and don't do anything risky then there is little chance anything bad will happen. I mean there are no dears or other wild animals that can suddenly smash right in your glider (like if you where using a bike). There are not much of random accidents, usually always pilot errors. Equipment failure that could make you drop out of the sky is very rare. But the sport also have the potential to be dangerous. It can be very unforgiving in case you choose to do more advanced maneuvers that you can handle or choose to fly in conditions or places that are getting sketchy. Sometimes it only takes a second of error to smash you into the ground if you don't know what you are doing. It can be a wolf in sheep's clothing. It is considered a risk sport for a reason. So if you are a risk taker or try to push the limits to far then you're in the red zone, or if you are not willing to learn what to avoid and why. If you are sensible guy that learns how to fly properly and within safe margins and is consistent with that then your fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertflyer Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 http://www.bmaa.org/pwpcontrol.php?pwpID=2602 ".....they are the safest form of powered aviation in existence, owing to their low speed and light weight........" Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Thanks alot, I certainly will be keeping within my limits whilest in flight, and on the ground, and will get the best training possible Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemberg Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) good luck. You'll be experience stuff other dream of. Personally I just can't have enough of those nice flights when you fly high over a region and the landscape opens up to you, the sun is setting and that lovely lights spreads over the fields. I use good in ear headphones that cancel out almost all of the noise and I only hear a slight brrr from the motor and mostly just my favorite music. Very nice and relaxing. Or when I then suddenly decide to go low and foot drag over a field and then continue onwards. Or do a few sharp turns to feel the g force. yummi yummi Edited October 5, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curiosity Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I am sure that i recently read, on this forum, an analysis someone did of the relative safety record of ppg compared with GA, motorcycling, driving etc. and ppg came out about the same as motorcycling. If I can find it again I will post a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curiosity Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Here is a link to the article I mentioned above: http://www.footflyer.com/Safety/Incidents/incidents_and_analysis.htm It's not a definitive answer, but it is about as close as I can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks , I never thought of plugging in, can picture it now.. slowly flying over the flat land of lincolnshire with the sun setting with coldplay slowing playing in the background :L aha Thats not to bad i guess, so how many people actually do fly PPG in the Uk? Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob999 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 The dangerous bit is telling the other half how much it costs !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 yes and no :L Yes because its a big bill, but no if you conside the costs of a NPPL or PPL, just a thought :L But i was reading a thread about pricings of this, and someone mentioned about how they are exspensive fof what they are, which i thought was a good point, and im wonderin why no chinese company has produced them much cheaper yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwill15 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Economies of scale AND you really want to trust the piece of kit you're strapped to if you're a few thousand feet up... There are some great British manufacturers.. Personally, I wouldn't be scrimping on something that important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricwinter Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Here is the first study done on paramotor injuries. Done by an Italian researcher. It was suggested to me by Jeff Goin. http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fra ... SqOw%3D%3D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zarajohn Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 A Powered Paraglide (PPG) Trice is additionally an adaptable winged, ultra light vehicle a constrained scope of movement intended to keep the wing inside of safe flying rates. It is more secure than flying in little planes or riding bikes however not as protected as driving an auto. One purpose behind the great security record is that most issues will keep the pilot from effectively taking off. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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