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Powered Paragliding, also called "Paramotoring," combines a fan-propeller to a paragliding wing, enabling a pilot to take off from a running start. A paraglider is a foot-launched inflatable wing. It is easy to transport, easy to launch, and easy to land. The paraglider itself has no rigid structure and the pilot is suspended by lines. The pilot is clipped into a harness, which is quite comfortable. The motor is a backpack unit with propeller to give thrust allowing you to climb and fly level at your own will.
Though no formal licensing is required in the United States for the standard paraglider, it is STRONGLY recommended that training be obtained from a certified instructor. The United States Powered Paraglider Association (USPPA) administers the trainer certifications, as well as the pilot skill level ratings. Pilots may choose to train to receive ratings throughout their flying career that reflect the pilot skill level. The ratings are as such:
PPG1: Beginner Pilot - Student has flown at least one solo flight. He is required to stay under direct instructor supervision and instructor radio contact.
PPG2: Novice Pilot - Student is now considered a full-fledged pilot and can fly solo at nearly 90% of our flying sites nationally. It requires basic flying skills but, just as important, knowledge that allows venturing off to fly on his own.
PPG3: Advanced Pilot - Pilot has demonstrated significant skills and logged required hours. At this point you are considered a competent pilot and can fly almost every site safely.
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Paragliding - Powered
Powered Paragliding, also called "Paramotoring," combines a fan-propeller to a paragliding wing, enabling a pilot to take off from a running start. A paraglider is a foot-launched inflatable wing. It is easy to transport, easy to launch, and easy to land. The paraglider itself has no rigid structure and the pilot is suspended by lines. The pilot is clipped into a harness, which is quite comfortable. The motor is a backpack unit with propeller to give thrust allowing you to climb and fly level at your own will.
Though no formal licensing is required in the United States for the standard paraglider, it is STRONGLY recommended that training be obtained from a certified instructor. The United States Powered Paraglider Association (USPPA) administers the trainer certifications, as well as the pilot skill level ratings. Pilots may choose to train to receive ratings throughout their flying career that reflect the pilot skill level. The ratings are as such:
PPG1: Beginner Pilot - Student has flown at least one solo flight. He is required to stay under direct instructor supervision and instructor radio contact.
PPG2: Novice Pilot - Student is now considered a full-fledged pilot and can fly solo at nearly 90% of our flying sites nationally. It requires basic flying skills but, just as important, knowledge that allows venturing off to fly on his own.
PPG3: Advanced Pilot - Pilot has demonstrated significant skills and logged required hours. At this point you are considered a competent pilot and can fly almost every site safely.
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