JetDriver Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Hey everyone! My name is Barrett. I'm totally new to the sport of paramotors and was interested in learning from you guys and I have tons of questions! A little about me first: I am a licensed commercial pilot in the USA with a couple of thousand flight hours under my belt, and I fly as First Officer on a Citation XLS. I have a fairly good understanding of aerodynamics, weather, flight planning, and everything that goes along with fixed wing flying. I am also a CFI/CFII/AGI/AGII with close to 500 hours of dual instruction given and 100% pass rate on the students I have signed off for their private/commercial pilots license. A friend of mine made the suggestion amongst our group to all go in together to buy a paramotor that we can all use and enjoy. So basically I'm hoping you all can help me get started and point me in the right direction of where I need to go to get training (in south Louisiana) and what type paramotor I should be looking into buying (I know there is a specific canopy for training). Any help will be much appreciated! Blue skies and tailwinds! Barrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Hi Barrett and Welcome to the Forum! Great to see you want to join paramotoring and you will find plenty of information here! I'll take a look for you to find some instructors in your area as I think the majority of this site are based in the Uk. But will get back to you on this Feel free to either start posting as much questions on here, or even start a new thread, we are happy to help Thanks and enjoy! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetDriver Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Thanks Mike! I have been surfing the internet and haven't found many forums or clubs based in the US, but its always good to make new friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I found the same thing, there seems to be more paragliding in the US rather than paramotoring, unless you class Dell Schanze as a good Paramotor pilot? Don't get me started :L I've got some free time at the moment, so i will get surfing the net for you, and will pm you with any instructors I find. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Can i also show you this channel, this guy has some very impressive HD videos, and i always find myself looking at one of his videos every evening after a get back from school.... it keeps me on the edge of my seat! aha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetDriver Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 After watching that video, I did some research on the links the guy quoted! Found a manufacturer out of California called www.blackhawkparamotor.com Will definitely be giving them a call tomorrow to see what kinds of deals I can get. Thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I've heard of them, they are a very good manufacturer from what I've heard and seen reviews of... Good luck and let us know how you get on Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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