Paramotor Resource Center

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 Resource Center. Rigid wing? See the Hang Gliding Resource Center.

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

1. What Is Paramotor?
2. Tandem Intro vs Paramotor Training
3. Can Anyone Learn to Fly a Paramotor?
4. Paragliding vs Hang Gliding vs Paramotor
5. How Much Does Paramotor Cost?

Beginner Fundamentals

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

Getting Started

• What to Wear Paramotoring
• Paramotor Weight Limits
• Common First-Time Paramotor Questions

Safety and Planning

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

Destinations

• Where to Try Paramotor in the United States

Ready to Fly?

Ready to fly? Compare paramotor schools near you. Start at /air. Independent directory, not a booking service.