Reddit reviews Powered Paragliding Bible 5

First and foremost, I'd buy this book. It's probably the single best resource for PPG knowledge. Read through it. If, after understanding the nuances and limitations of the sport, you're still into it (chances are high that you will be, lol) then look into training. I suggest you pick a school that is USPPA certified. School typically is 10-14 days so you'll need to find a way to get off of work to go. Picking a school is one of the most important decisions you can make, so be sure to do lots of research and do not fall for scams. Remember, if someone is offering you something that's too good to be true, it probably is. Besides that, just have fun, because you're embarking on an incredible journey.

Step 1... before you ever buy gear... find and talk to an instructor near you. Training always comes before buying gear.


Here is a great place to find instructors. http://www.usppa.org/schools-training/

Some are in "schools" and some teach solo. Most of the time they will have gear for you to use while you learn. (old wings to practice kiting... etc) You do not know what you gear want until you've flown and can talk to an instructor about what will fit your flying style and needs.

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PPG bible is a great starting point to get information. It is not a self teaching tool. Self instruction is extremely foolish. It is meant as reference and introduction since there's a lot of information to learn.
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For a non-trainer to spend a couple days with you and turn you loose on their equipment would be generally considered dangerous and irresponsible; so finding someone willing to do that is unlikely. At most, you may be able to find someone willing to give you a ground handling crash coarse and let you kite their glider in ideal conditions and put on and walk around in a motor. Getting started can be a significant financial commitment; but bad training can cost you far more.

Now with all the "that's a bad idea" talk out of the way, If you're unsure, get in contact with a trainer off off usspa site. This one or this is pretty close to you. Most of them will sit down and talk with you without actually committing to any long term plans. They can tell you more about what's involved and introduce you to the equipment.

We're heading into the cold season which isn't as much to fly in and not ideal to learn in so take your time do some learning. Pick up and read The PPG Bible widely considered the definitive guide on the topic. It can give you a head start to getting through training easier. Also Aviator has a good ground handling video to help you understand basic flight mechanics. Read conversation on the Paramotor Facebook Group watch several paramotor celebrities, read conversation etc. There's a lot of resources here. Once spring rolls around, you may have a better idea if you'd like to commit to the sport.

After you take the time to train, gear up, meet friends and experience it first hand I think you wouldn't trade it for anything.

Try this.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask, but the essentials will be covered with decent training.

If you are brand new to air sports or flying in general it may be beneficial to find somewhere to do a tandem just to get a basic idea of what to expect.

You should definitely get proper training before trying to fly, and any good instructor will be able to answer all your questions and more about airspace and where you can and can't take-off.
At the very least get yourself a copy of the PPG Bible which has a great section on reading charts, along with covering just about everything else that a paramotor pilot should know.

Can't thank you enough! I think I'll talk to my buddy who is also planning on jumping into PPG and see if he wants to make a trek over to MW Parajet once it warms up.

Is this the book you're referring to?