Paramotor

Conversion

Already a proficient paragliding pilot or completed a beginner paraglider course and want to crossover to paramotoring? Then we can help.

Parawaiting

[Pah-rah-wey-ting]

verb – A period of waiting, pause, interval, or delay until the narrow window of flyable conditions finally opens. An ancillary sport to paragliding; practiced while sitting on launch, hour after hour.

What Pilot Doesn't Want

MORE TIME TO FLY?

What flying means to each of us is difficult to describe. It’s being in the moment at a few thousand feet. That lasting excitement that lingers long after the moment has passed. Yet at times, those precious sought-after moments are wasted by that other facet of the sport – parawaiting.

How many times has it been the wind’s not the right direction or it’s not strong enough. That the ideal place to launch from is hours away by car and needs arranging with the club or landowner. Then after all that, if you bomb out you need to hitchhike back to the car.

For many pilots, paragliding and paramotoring seem like polar opposites but there’s nothing stopping you doing both. To reap the rewards that a paramotor has to offer and experience more time to fly.

The Cool Stuff

You'll love!

Nil-Wind Flying

Paramotors can launch without any reliance on wind, and can be airborne for many hours without thermal activity. These are perfect conditions and create smooth, safe flights.

No Hills or Climb

Finding an adequate hill can be a challenge and means there’s usually a climb involved. A paramotor is much more versatile and can be launched from practically any flat field.

No Landing Out

A drop in wind or thermic activity can lead to a paraglider landing in undesirable spots and find some way of getting home. A paramotor will easily return to the same launch site.

Less Parawaiting

Let’s face it, being able to fly is downright awesome. A paramotor offers you the ability to get out there, get airborne and do more of what you love. It’s a win, win!

Advancements In

Design & Technology

From bulky, heavy handmade monstrosities to today’s high-tech precision engineered aircraft, paramotoring has perhaps evolved more than you think.

Titanium Parajet Maverick

Lighter Weight

The drive to increase comfort, fuel efficiency and improve the strength and performance of the airframe is leading manufacturers to move towards lighter materials such as titanium and in some cases, carbon fibre.

Improved Geometry

Optimised centre of gravity combined with agile and responsive weight-shift emanates the handling characteristics of free-flight with manoeuvrability so precise, that the paramotor feels like part of your body.

More Reliable

Manufacturers have invested considerably into design, research and development. This increased thought and care into creating engines that are built to last means you don’t end up spending a fortune on repairs.

Better Efficiency

Modern paramotor engines are light on fuel consumption but still pack a punch when it comes to power. Combine 2-4.2 litres/hour with a 17 litre fuel tank and you’re in prime position to clock up the miles.

Parajet Maverick with student pilot

PARAGLIDING TO PARAMOTORING

CONVERSION COURSE

If you are a rated paraglider pilot looking to learn the skills needed to convert to paramotoring then we can offer a conversion course via one of our partnered paramotor instructors or training schools. As an experienced pilot you should already know most of the theory, air law, meteorology and be proficient at ground handling, in which case you should only need one or two days training with most pilots get airborne on day one.

Get more airtime with a paramotor conversion course

Find A LOCAL INSTRUCTOR

Through our vast network of partner training schools, we want to help expand the flying opportunities for paraglider pilots. To make your flying more inclusive of weather conditions, more accessible and feel less like a chore, enter your details here to find your nearest instructor.

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