File:Powered paragliding. - Flickr - Bernard Spragg.jpg
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[edit]DescriptionPowered paragliding. - Flickr - Bernard Spragg.jpg |
Powered paragliding, also known as paramotoring or PPG, is a form of ultralight aviation where the pilot wears a motor on their back (a paramotor) which provides enough thrust to take off using a paraglider. It can be launched in still air, and on level ground, by the pilot alone — no assistance is required. In many countries, including the United States, powered paragliding is minimally regulated and requires no licence. The ability to fly both low and slow safely, the 'open' feel, the minimal equipment and maintenance costs, and the portability are claimed to be this type of flying's greatest merits. Powered paragliders usually fly between 15 and 50 mph (25 and 72 km/h) at altitudes from 'foot-dragging on the water' up to 24,000+ ft (5400 m) although most flying is done under 500 ft (150 m) AGL (above ground level). Due to the paramotor's slow forward speed and nature of a soft wing, it is not safe in high winds, turbulence, or intense thermal activity. The paramotor, weighing from 45 to 90 pounds (20 to 40 kg) is supported by the pilot during takeoff. After a brief run (typically 10 feet or 3 metres) the wing lifts the motor and its harnessed pilot off the ground. After takeoff, the pilot gets into the seat and sits suspended beneath the inflated paraglider wing like a pendulum. Control is available using brake toggles for roll and a hand-held throttle for pitch. |
Date | Taken on 2 December 2017, 11:05 |
Source | Powered paragliding. |
Author | Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand |
Flickr tags InfoField | powered paragliding , flight , flying , sports , gliding , paragliding , cco |
Camera location | 43° 35′ 19.01″ S, 172° 46′ 50.04″ E | View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap | -43.588613; 172.780566 |
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by Bernard Spragg at https://flickr.com/photos/88123769@N02/25013304608. It was reviewed on 11 August 2020 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-zero. |
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