Getting in the Sky with a Paramotor
Just as you have researched, a paramotor is a part of the ultralight form of aviation. These crafts are also more commonly known as powered paragliders and sometimes called motorized paragliders. This is because of their use of a paraglider wing while having a motor and caged propeller strapped onto the back of the pilot. This makes it possible to have lift off anywhere besides just a steep drop off. This makes it become a back pack airplane instead of just a form of some aircraft.
One of the great things about this sport is the flexibility it has for each different rider. Because there is no required license, it is very easy for anyone of any age and level of fitness to learn how to fly. You can fly these crafts low and slow to be able to take in amazing sceneries, or you can fly fast and daringly taking sharper turns to get awesome adrenaline rushes. The best part is that you can have both fast and slow with the same machine. Just like a car, a paramotor can please the driver behind the controls.
One of the biggest concerns with this sport is obviously safety. Although it may not seem possible, a paramotor is actually safer to rider than a motorcycle on most days. In order for this to be accomplished, training is essential. Even though there are no rules on the need for a formal license, to keep you and all those around you safe, training can teach you the proper techniques to everything. It takes more common sense than anything in this sport. With training, you can know what to do in case of an emergency making every flight a successful flight.
Next time that you are tempted to pick up that over-read plane magazine, try checking out a paramotor. You might be pleasantly surprised at how much time and money you would save going this route. Don't pass this up and see what the next step for you is!!