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Paramotor 101

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What Will You Learn?

  • This all encompassing ground handling course teaches you the theory of flight, regulations, and the practical application of ground handling to adequately prepare for an expedited instructor course at a discounted rate.

Course Content

Welcome!
Welcome to Enthusiast! This short video gives a high level overview of the program.

  • Welcome Video
    00:56

Rental Inventory
This video takes inventory of what was sent to you for this course

Wind
In this lesson, we cover the theory of wind and how to predict and prepare for ground handling and later flying.

FAR103
Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR103) is the regulation by which paramotor pilots are governed. This module covers the intricacies of FAR103.

Wing Anatomy
This modules covers the anatomy and sub-portions of a paragliding wing, along with their purpose.

Wing Rating
We will be covering two main areas in this module – Intro to wing ratings and how to find the right paramotor wing

Airspace
Summary of Airspace

Thermals
In this lesson, we cover the basics of thermals, and how thermals affect flying for paramotor pilots.

Man-Made Mechanical Turbulence
1 Sentence Summary

Weather
This lesson covers weather as it relates to flying ultralights, and how to observe and predict weather conditions for flying

Putting on Harness
How to put on the harness

Unpacking the Wing
How to unpack the wing

Marry the Risers
How to marry the risers

Untangle Lines
How to untangle lines in the wing

Packing the Wing
How to pack your wing up

Inspecting the Lines
How to inspect the lines

Building a Wall
How to build a wall with your wing

Learning to Ground Handle
This topic covers how to inflate the wing in various conditions

A/D Riser Kiting
How to kite with only A/D Risers

Turning Direction (Reverse)
What direction to turn when kiting in reverse

Strong Conditions
Checking the surge of the wing

Energy Management
Keeping energy in the wing

Kill the Glider
How to kill the glider

Adding Dummy Throttle
Adding dummy throttle to kiting

Safety
In this lesson, we cover Risk/Reward and common dangers as it relates to paramotoring

Launching
These lessons cover how to launch

In the Air
This lesson covers taking off and then the key aspects of your first flight

Landing
This lesson covers how to land, and best practices associated with landing

Mechanical & Maintenance
This topic covers mechanical forces, maintenance and other motor related subjects

Paramotor Misconceptions
This video covers the misconceptions surrounding paramotoring

Advanced Flying
This topic covers more advanced topics regarding paramotoring and paragliding.

Final Test
This is the final test

Student Ratings & Reviews

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NM
1 year ago
I was enthusiastic about the sport of Paramotoring, but unsure if I could learn it all in a compressed format like the typical bootcamp. I wanted to make progress while I saved up for training and equipment and the Enthusiast Program fit the bill. With the rental equipment and video feedback from the instructor, I achieved success in kiting. When the time came to train with a live instructor, I was less stressed and made it to my first flight in half the days most students did. I launched into the sky unafraid.
JP
2 years ago
So as anyone should be before taking on a new hobby and throwing money at it, I've got to say this definitely time and money well spent. This course is extremely thorough and is presented in an engaging video format that makes learning the basics of this unique and Bada$$ sport fun and simple. The instructor has been flying for many years and really cares about his students' success. If you're wondering "Oh man idk if I have the money let alone the time and I'm not even sure if I'll actually be able to get in the air as soon as I want to" let me just say, I am on a tight budget and within six weeks of meeting the instructor I learned to kite the wing, crush the course material, and actually get in the air soaring hundreds of feet above the ground. If you think riding a motorcycle is freedom, wait until you get a load of paramotoring... This community is awesome. This course is awesome. Get ready to change your life.