Paramotor

Planning a first paramotor flight? These guides cover what it is, tandem intro vs a training course, whether you can learn, how it differs from paragliding, noise, cost, and weather. A paramotor is a motor on your back and a takeoff from flat ground. Search a ZIP when you are ready to find a school. Coverage is thinner than tandem paragliding — that is expected.

No motor? See the Paragliding. Rigid wing? See the Hang Gliding.

Quick Facts

• Two products: tandem intro, or a course where you fly
• Wing: fabric. Power: backpack motor
• Launch: usually flat ground, not a mountain ramp
• Filter: Paramotor / powered paragliding
• Weather cancels flights — the motor does not erase wind
• Seeking Adrenaline does not certify schools

Start here

• What Is Paramotor?
• Tandem Intro vs Paramotor Training
• Can Anyone Learn to Fly a Paramotor?
• Paragliding vs Hang Gliding vs Paramotor
• How Much Does Paramotor Cost?
• What to Wear Paramotoring
• Paramotor Weight Limits
• Common First-Time Paramotor Questions

Beginner Fundamentals

• What Does Paramotor Feel Like?
• Do You Need a License for Paramotor?
• Is Paramotor Scary?

Safety and Planning

• Is Paramotor Safe?
• How Long Does Paramotor Training Take?