Paramotoring, or Powered Paragliding, is an amazing sport — the cheapest way to fly! The gear is also very compact and there’s no licensing in the United States (although training is strongly recommended).
There’s a nice brochure here with some of the more frequently asked questions. But also please feel free to ask below and I (or someone else) will try to answer! :)
Note: I realize this is a niche community, so feel free to ask even if this post is old!
Do they have a regulated flight ceiling? Or are you just limited by the motor? (Restricted air space not withstanding.)
Effectively no. I think you can technically fly up to 18,000 ft (class E airspace), but pretty much all paramotor pilots will never fly anywhere close to that high.
Besides, it’s pretty boring and cold. All the fun is flying down low by the trees, fields, outcroppings etc :-)
Is that I assume that is 18,000 MSL not AGL right?
That makes sense. Though it seems kinda fun to do once just to see how high they will go. I might have to see if there is a school near me. I might be able to pull off affording one.
Yeah MSL. I think all airspace is MSL, except for class G
You should check it out. I know instructors often are happy to let you come out and watch, even do an introductory class for free, so there’s no commitment.