Frequently asked questions:
How long will it take?
Depends on the Weather mainly and other issues that are hard to control like equipment problems etc. Most likely about a month.
How dangerous is it?
There are risk associated with all 'Adventure Sports' and in particular Aviation sport, where you are 100% reliant on your equipment to keep you safe. This is one of the safest forms of aviation, and with proper care and attention to detail, most risks can be mitigated. We fly on well tested and proven equipment, and with proper training. We fly with a reserve parachute in case of emergency, and are properly equipped for water crossings, when they cannot be avoided.
What if the engine cuts out?
The sport is Paramotoring or powered paragliding. If the motor cuts out, the 'wing' above you is a paraglider and so you continue to fly, you just wont climb any more! We actually normally cut off the motor before landing and glide in. By maintaining a reasonable height you have plenty of time to plan a safe landing avoiding risk to yourself, people on the ground, or your equipment!
How does it work?
I hope to add more videos in the coming days that show takeoff and landings etc, to illustrate how we operate. The motor pushes you forward in take off and in flight, to allow you to climb. More power - more climb, less power more descent!
Is it legal?
Yes it is legal. There are many slight differences in approach in different countries, but more or less the same. To fly legally you need to get appropriate training, have third Party Insurance for the sport at a minimum, and be signed of from a medical/ health point of view. The Irish Aviation Authority is the regulatory body for the Sport in Ireland, and while they are primary tasked with dealing with commercial aviation, they are also the people who manage the General Aviation/ Leisure categories. It is not that complicated, but there are basic rules that must be observed, in order to keep everyone safe.
Where do you learn and how do you train?
You can learn in Ireland and many do, but most will find the challenge of scheduling the training around suitable weather challenging in Ireland, and so will travel to more settled parts to train, in France/ Spain/ Portugal and further afield. Try meeting pilots in Ireland to see what it is all about and they will help you address most of the questions and point you in the right direction.
More to be added as they arise!
Depends on the Weather mainly and other issues that are hard to control like equipment problems etc. Most likely about a month.
How dangerous is it?
There are risk associated with all 'Adventure Sports' and in particular Aviation sport, where you are 100% reliant on your equipment to keep you safe. This is one of the safest forms of aviation, and with proper care and attention to detail, most risks can be mitigated. We fly on well tested and proven equipment, and with proper training. We fly with a reserve parachute in case of emergency, and are properly equipped for water crossings, when they cannot be avoided.
What if the engine cuts out?
The sport is Paramotoring or powered paragliding. If the motor cuts out, the 'wing' above you is a paraglider and so you continue to fly, you just wont climb any more! We actually normally cut off the motor before landing and glide in. By maintaining a reasonable height you have plenty of time to plan a safe landing avoiding risk to yourself, people on the ground, or your equipment!
How does it work?
I hope to add more videos in the coming days that show takeoff and landings etc, to illustrate how we operate. The motor pushes you forward in take off and in flight, to allow you to climb. More power - more climb, less power more descent!
Is it legal?
Yes it is legal. There are many slight differences in approach in different countries, but more or less the same. To fly legally you need to get appropriate training, have third Party Insurance for the sport at a minimum, and be signed of from a medical/ health point of view. The Irish Aviation Authority is the regulatory body for the Sport in Ireland, and while they are primary tasked with dealing with commercial aviation, they are also the people who manage the General Aviation/ Leisure categories. It is not that complicated, but there are basic rules that must be observed, in order to keep everyone safe.
Where do you learn and how do you train?
You can learn in Ireland and many do, but most will find the challenge of scheduling the training around suitable weather challenging in Ireland, and so will travel to more settled parts to train, in France/ Spain/ Portugal and further afield. Try meeting pilots in Ireland to see what it is all about and they will help you address most of the questions and point you in the right direction.
More to be added as they arise!