Learn to fly
So, you want to fly a paramotor?
Before you buy a motor, disappear down a YouTube rabbit hole or start checking the wind every 20 minutes, this is a good place to start.
This is not a flying course. Think of it as the conversation you would want to have before booking one.
The useful stuff
Start here
- 01
Getting started
What paramotoring is, what the kit does and how people usually get into the sport.
- 02
Your first lesson
Spoiler: you may spend quite a lot of it on the ground. That is a good thing.
- 03
What does it cost?
Realistic UK numbers for training, equipment and the less exciting things people forget to budget for.
- 04
Choosing a school
A nice website is easy. Good instruction matters more. Here is what to look for.
- 05
Find training
Find paramotor schools and instructors by area.
When you are ready
Guides, first solo, and FAQ
Training by location
Useful local guides as we build them, with real providers and real information.
Beginner guides
Longer reads on equipment, terminology, training, first solo and becoming a new pilot.
First solo
A very big day, followed by the real beginning of learning to fly.
FAQ
Quick answers to the questions nearly everyone asks before starting.
Prop & WingProp & Wing is a paramotor brand, not a flight school. We can help you understand the sport. Learning to fly belongs with a qualified instructor who can see you, the wing and the weather.