Paradrenalin- Nirvana Paramotors, Powered Paragliding, Paraglider

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To share the joy and accomplishment of flight and the sport of PPG with everyone, by providing affordable and safe training and equipment, and removing the traditional barriers of entry into aviation so everyone can realize their life goal of sharing the sky with the birds.

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Questions:

How much does the equipment cost both new and used?

How do I get started if I want to fly a powered paraglider?

What other names are the powered paraglider called?

How long to the time I get to my take off site does it take to launch?

How do you transport the powered paraglider?

How maneuverable are they?

Are there times and conditions when I cannot fly?

Is the powered paraglider safe?

Where can I fly the powered paraglider?

Does equipment type differ for different size pilots?

How safe are these paraglider wings?

Can you restart the paramotor in flight?

How long does it take to learn to fly a powered paraglider?

Is it possible to take a friend up with me?

What do the engines weigh and do I carry the weight?

What happens if the engine stops?

How far can I fly?

How far do you have to run to get airborne?

How fast does the paraglider fly?

What type of gas do you use?

Do I need a license?

How long can a flight last on one tank of gas?

How low can the powered paraglider fly?

How high can the powered paraglider fly?

How do you steer the paraglider?

Questions and Answers
How much does the equipment cost both new and used?
	The equipment cost new averages $6600.00. Used equipment can be purchased for about 60% of new price.
How do I get started if I want to fly a powered paraglider?
	Find an instructor and take the course before you purchase equipment.
What other names are the powered paraglider called?
	Powered paragliding; paramotoring (common name in Europe) Paraglider: Wing, glider, chute
How long to the time I get to my take off site does it take to launch?
	Anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes.
How do you transport the powered paraglider?
	Most ppg's break down in very small packages and can fit in the average car trunk. This break down takes 5 minutes and can be reassembled in 5 minutes.
How maneuverable are they?
	This airplane can fly sideways, backwards, turn on it's own axis and fly close to the ground endlessly. You can take off in 1 foot and land on 1 foot in certain wind conditions. There is no other aircraft in the world that can do this!
Are there times and conditions when I cannot fly?
	Yes, the fact that you are flying a very light airplane means that you are limited to light wind conditions up to 10 mph and morning and late afternoon flying. The mid-day skys are generally too rough to enjoy this type of flying. The exception to this is beach flying where you can fly all day long as the air is not disturbed by the ocean as much as it is by land.
Is the powered paraglider safe?
	As all air sports, it has it's risky aspect, but as the pilot hangs from an open parachute, this makes it inherently safer than all other airplanes.
Where can I fly the powered paraglider?
	Anywhere that is not populated with a lot of houses or people. They are also prohibited within 5 miles from an airport.
Does equipment type differ for different size pilots?
	Yes, the weight ratings of the wing and the engine thrust are very important to the size and weight of the pilot. Think about this before buying used equipment. Talk to your instructor before making equipment decisions.
How safe are these paraglider wings?
	The modern paraglider is built and tested with loads up to 15 times greater than can be exerted during flight. The type of paraglider used with an engine is a DHV 1 one or standard rated glider that will continue to fly without pilot input.
Can you restart the paramotor in flight?
	Yes, these new engines (top 80, Simonini) come with very high energy ignitions, that make starting very easy with a small tug on the pulll starter rope. You can stop the engine and soar and then restart anytime you like.
How long does it take to learn to fly a powered paraglider?
	Most students can solo in a few days. The majority of training is done on the ground learning to control the wing. The actual flying is so easy that any person can control the powered paraglider once in flight.
Is it possible to take a friend up with me?
	No, have your friend get his own powered paraglider.
What do the engines weigh and do I carry the weight?
	The engines vary from 33 lbs to 65 lbs. The weight is carried by the pilot only until the wing is inflated and then the weight is burdened by the paraglider.
What happens if the engine stops?
	The engine is only used to go up. At any time you can shut off the motor and land safely because you are flying with an open parachute that can glide up to 8 feet forward with only one foot down (8 to 1 glide ratio).
How far can I fly?
	The distance varies with the conditions of the day, but up to 40 miles is possible
How far do you have to run to get airborne?
	In light wind conditions (0 to 4 mph), you have to run 5 to 15 feet. With stronger winds (5 to 10 mph) you have to run 1 to 5 feet.
How fast does the paraglider fly?
	The speed varies with the type of paralgider used but will be between 17 and 28 miles per hour.
What type of gas do you use?
	The same gas you use in your car mixed with 2 stroke oil.
Do I need a license?
	No, there is no license required for this sport.
How long can a flight last on one tank of gas?
	Up to three hours.
How low can the powered paraglider fly?
	The unique aspect of the powered paraglider is the fact the wing is some distance above the pilot. This allows flight at ground level from 10 inches up. (This cannot be done safely with any other aircraft in the world.)
How high can the powered paraglider fly?
	The world record for the powered paraglider is 18,000 feet. The majority of flying is between 150 and 300 feet above the ground.
How do you steer the paraglider?
	Control is very easy. Simply pull the right handle to turn right, the left handle to turn left and pull both at five feet above the ground to stop with a gentle landing. Squeeze the throttle to climb and release it to glide back down.

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