Paramotoring is a form of personal flying which offers unprecedented freedom, simplicity, controllable safety and low cost. There is no runway needed and most paramotors can be broken down to fit in to your car boot. A paramotor is a small engine which is strapped to your back like a rucksack, used with a glider which inflates above your head on the ground enabling you to take flight.

We tell all our passengers to wear clothing similar to a walking adventure. It’s open cockpit flying so wear warm comfortable clothes and suitable footwear. Trainers or walking boots would be perfect. If you are bringing your family and friends, don’t forget the camera as they will be able to take photos from the ground.

For all our flight experiences, you will only need to be able to run a few steps on the ground before we are airborne.

If you plan on learning, the launch and landing process relies more on technique than physical fitness. The training syllabus does involve running around the field with the motor on your back so extracts some exertion. Flying is actually incredibly relaxing but the beginning of the process will work up a sweat. It does get much easier as skills improve.

Within the UK, solo paramotor pilots do not currently need a license or rating, however we have to know and obey the rules and regulations applying to UK airspace. We recommend learning with an experienced instructor to help you progress safely and cover all topics needed to make you a competent pilot.

Flying in the right weather conditions can actually be very relaxing and incredibly rewarding but the launching and landing can be a little adrenaline fuelled especially on your first few flights. The sport is not risk-free but it’s effectively as safe as you are and possibly the safest form of flying available. At CM Paramotors, we teach you the necessary skills to be the safest pilot possible including how to check the weather conditions and how to maintain your equipment.

You can fly a paramotor at any open, flat field – providing you have permission and there are no air space restrictions (ie. with the consent of a friendly local farmer).

Definitely! Paramotor pilots are an incredibly diverse bunch which includes males and females of all ages. As long as you are reasonably active and capable of carrying a 26kg paramotor on your back for a short period of time. During the training period, this will be for longer amounts of time but it does get easier. For those with knee or ankle problems, you can also consider flying with a trike instead of launching by foot.