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WHAT'S
IT ALL ABOUT
Paramotors first appeared in the early 80;s. A paramotor
is a paraglider wing, powered by an engine, which is attached
to the pilot's back. The 2-stroke motor provides enough power
to make the take off run after just a few paces. The
paramotor
and paraglider are easily transportable, fitting into the
back of a normal car. We first teach you to fly a paraglider,
then we add the motor. There is also time spent showing you
the correct way to maintain and check you motor, a well
maintained
motor is essential.
To fly a paramotor good paraglider control is essential and
needs to be learned before adding a paramotor to the equation.
We start you off on a shallow slope or a large flat area that
takes all wind directions. You will spend the first couple
of days learning how to handle a paraglider, mastering take
off's, turns and landings, You will be taught about the techniques
of paramotoring and given a guided tour of your paramotor
engine and how to check and maintain it..
Please
remember that Paramotor Pilot is a much higher standard
in both theory and practice than Paragliding CP and so should
take a little longer to complete and more study time.
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PARAMOTOR
TANDEM FLIGHTS £150.00
Experience the thrill of foot launched powered aviation and
have a tour around some of South Wales lovely scenery. Flight
last 30 minutes and usually include the passenger taking the
controls, under the instruction of the Pilot, of course. You
will be taught the basics of pre flight checking you equipment
and launch techniques, followed by in-flight controls and landing
procedures.
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PARAMOTOR
PILOT COURSE (FLM): £1,150.00
(£200
discount off a motor when you buy this course
from us)
To fly a paramotor we teach you to fly the paraglider then
introduce you to taking off with the motor, firstly we get
you running with just the motor. This is to get you familiar
to it's weight and size and of course gets you used to moving
with a propeller attached to your back!! You will then progress
to you first flights. We will then teach you to fly circuits,
this will lead to a 30 km cross country flight, which will
include a navigation exercise before your cross country
task.
On the second half of your course much of the instruction
will be carried out flying Tandem with your instructor,
this is proven to be one of the best techniques available.
Lectures will cover all matters of airlaw, meteorology
and
flight principles, culminating in the BMAA's Foot Launched
Microlight (FLM) exam.
Course
also includes the 'Welsh Airsports' Paramotor Pilot Pack.
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Paraglider
EP to Paramotor Pilot (FLM): £650.00
(£150
discount off a motor when you buy this course from us)
This course takes
you from Elementary Pilot through to full Power rating.
Included is motor conversion, theory in Advanced Air Law,
Meteorology, Aerodynamics, Navigation, Effects
of the motor on the wing, General flying skills with numerous
cross country tasks culminating
in the BMAA's Foot Launched Microlight (FLM) exam.
Hill
or Tow Club Pilot to Paramotor Pilot (FLM): £500.00
(£150
discount off a motor when you buy this course from us)
We can convert you from Hill or Winch Club Pilot to Powered
Pilot. All tuition will be carried out to the BHPA/BMAA Syllabus,
and
we are able to include a number of tandem flights with the
instructor, where you will be given the controls for your first
real feel
of powered flying. You will find these tandem flights probably
the most useful part of your training.
Hill
or Tow Pilot to Paramotor Pilot (FLM): £400.00
(£150
discount off a motor when you buy this course from us)
If you already are a qualified Paraglider
Pilot then you already should know your theory and just need
the practical motor handling skills. This should enable you to
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GIFT
VOUCHER
Our gift vouchers make an ideal Birthday or Christmas
present. You can purchase a gift voucher for any of our courses
at no extra charge. Vouchers are valid for 12 months from
date of issue. Click on the link at the top of the page for
more info.
BOOKING
FORM and
conditions
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COURSE
FEES AND BALANCES - A minimum of a days' fees must accompany
all bookings. If you are booking an EP or CP course a minimum of
a days tuition fees is payable as a deposit. *Students must have
BHPA insurance before training can commence, available on your first
day.
UNFLYABLE WEATHER - All aviation sports are very weather
dependant and individual aptitude dictates the rate of progress,
the weather plays an enormous part in the duration of courses.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - We issue 3rd party insurance
on behalf of the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
or the British Microlight Aircraft Association. Should you require
personal accident insurance contact Yvonne Jukes at SKYSPORTS INSURANCE
BUREAU on 01983 298480 or Sports
Cover Direct.
AGE AND MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS - The minimum age to
fly solo is sixteen, under eighteen parental consent is required.
We recommend an upper age limit of fifty-five. In the interest of
your own safety we request that you give details of any medical
condition that may affect your judgement etc. If you are in any
doubt please contact your GP for advice.
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