Paramotoring, also known as powered paragliding, is an ultralight aviation activity where a pilot wears a backpack motor (paramotor) to take off and fly using a paraglider wing, allowing for easy, foot-launched flights from level ground. Paramotoring falls under the category of ultralight aviation, meaning it’s a form of flying that uses lightweight and simple aircraft. It combines the ease of paragliding with the freedom of powered flight, allowing pilots to take off from flat surfaces without needing a hill or runway. Paramotors are foot-launched, meaning the pilot runs with the paramotor and paraglider wing until they gain enough speed to lift off.
