Yorkshire Paramotors - Frequently Asked Questions

(Q) Is the flymecc carbon paramotor suitable for beginners.

(A) The flymecc 1.1s paramotor is suitable for beginners. We recommend the flymecc carbon 1.1s in basic form due to the fact that this has a wooden prop and should the worst happen. A wooden prop is cheaper to replace than a carbon prop.

Do I need a license to fly a paramotor.

(A) No. You do not need a license to fly paramotors however it is essential to get proper training. It is a very safe sport if you are trained properly in how to use the equipment, pilot the craft and understand the weather and the law of the air. People have taught themselves to fly however it rarely ends well and ends up costing £££'s in repair bills and broken props.

(Q) I Weigh 15 stone, and I am worried that the flymecc paramotor won't have enough power to fly me.

(A) We have pilots in our club weighing in at 17 Stone which fly the flymecc evo 1.1s paramotor without issue, We would say that up to hundred kg would be optimal as this will give you plenty of power and excellent fuel economy.

(Q) I've seen a paramotor for sale on ebay, shall I get started with that and then move onto a better machine.

(A) Although there are some useful machines for sale on auction sites, you probably wont know what you're looking for. To a novice, they all look the same however you have to take reliability, power, cost and all manner of other factors into consideration before making a purchase thats going to result in you taking to the skies with it. Seek advice first.

(Q) What is the difference between the two and three blade models.

(A) The two blade paramotor would give a smoother power delivery, and this would be perfect for longer flights, which involve more cruising. The three blade model gives a punchier power delivery, and this would be ideal for the more advanced pilot, who likes to fly low down or enter competitions. We mostly recommend the carbon two piece in general as the three piece can be expensive to replace.

(Q) I've done a bit of paragliding when i was younger, will this help.

(A) Depending on the experience and number of hours you've flown it is highly likely that you've picked some bad habits along the way. Although there are similarities between paragliding and paramotoring you would need a conversion course to learn the different take off stances ect . You have control of your own thrust which is an additional control to master before being able to take to the skies like a bird. Training is a pretty intense syllabus led course which can be accomplished in 5 days, it's often realistically easier to start at the beginning with the powered flight training.