Safety and regulations
Research estimates that the activity is
slightly safer (per event) than riding motorcycles and more dangerous than
riding in cars.[3] The most likely cause of serious injury is body contact with
a spinning propeller. The next most likely cause of injury is flying into
something other than the landing zone.[4] Some pilots carry a reserve parachute
designed to open in as little as 50 ft (15 m).
The lack of established design criteria for
these aircraft led the British Air Accidents Investigation Branch to conclude
in 2007 that "Only when precise reserve factors have been established for
individual harness/wing combinations carrying realistic suspended masses, at
load factors appropriate to the maneuvers to be carried out, can these aircraft
be considered to be structurally safe"[5]
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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.[1]
Powered paragliders usually fly between 15
to 50 mph (24 to 80 km/h) at altitudes from 'foot-dragging on the water' up
about to 18,000 ft (5,500 m) or more with certain permission although most
flying is done under 500 ft (150 m) AGL.[2] 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.
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The pilot controls thrust via a hand-held
throttle and steers using the wings brake toggles or stabilo steering, weight
shifting or a combination of the three. It is identical to Paragliding except
it is powered so the use of an elevation or thermals to ascend are not
required. Paramotor wings have evolved specifically for use with power
propulsion, as compared with free flight 'paraglider' wings. Such wings are
typically designed for a higher speed and may incorporate a "reflex"
profile to aid stability in pitch, an idea taken from hang gliders of the
1980s. Paramotor wings typically use trimmers to adjust the Angle of Attack of
the wing to either slow it down or speed it up in flight. Trimmed out allows
the pilot to achieve maximum speed, while trimmed in allows for slower speeds
optimized for launching and landing.
Noise
Paramotor noise relative to an observer
depends on distance, loudness, frequency and timbre of the power unit. Most
noise comes from the propeller and slow rpm is perceived as the quietest.
Pilots mitigate their sound impact by leaving a noise-sensitive area at low
power, keeping the farthest practical distance away, and reducing time spent
near the area.
License and training
Neither a license nor specific training is
required in the U.S., U.K. or many other countries. Where there is no specific
regulation (e.g. Mexico), paramotor flying is tolerated provided the pilots
cooperate with local officials when appropriate.[citation needed] In countries
where specific regulation exists, such as Canada, France, Italy, and South
Africa, pilots must be trained, both in flying theory and practice, by licensed
instructors. Some countries that require formal certification frequently do so
through non-government ultralight aviation organizations.
Regardless of regulations, powered
paragliding can be dangerous when practiced without proper training.
The paramotor, weighing from 45 to 90 lb
(20 to 41 kg) is supported by the pilot during takeoff. After a brief run
(typically 10 ft (3.0 m)) 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.
Military
Powered paragliding has seen a large growth
in the military including insertion of special forces soldiers and also Border
Patrol in many governments. The Lebanese Airborne regiment adopted this
technique in 2008, and the US Army, and Egyptian Army have used Paramotor Inc
FX Series units for many years.
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A powered paraglider differs from a powered
parachute (PPC) primarily in size, power, control method, and number of
occupants. Powered paragliders are smaller, use more efficient (but more
difficult to manage) paraglider wings, and steer with brake toggles like sport
parachutists. Powered parachutes typically use easier-to-manage but less
efficient wings, have larger engines, steer with their feet, and may be able to
take along passengers. There are exceptions; a growing number of powered
parachutes use elliptical wings, some use hand controls, and many are light
single seat aircraft that meet FAA Part 103 requirements.
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