Learning to Paramotor

If you have already learnt to Paraglide, learning to fly a Paramotor is relatively easy.  However, we believe that proper instruction is vital when it comes to learning how to fly a Paramotor.  Do not believe anyone who tells you that you need no instruction or just a couple of days!  They are probably just trying to sell you some equipment!  With a Paramotor, you have the capability to actually go places and without proper knowledge of Air Law, Meteorology and Navigation you could get into very serious trouble without proper training.

We at Mahony Aviation, have found through many years of teaching Paramotoring that pilots should fully master the skills of being able to handle the wing before introducing the complications raised by power; thrust, torque, etc.  However, that's not to say that you won't get your hands on the mechanical bits and pieces from Day 1!!  We will teach you to fly a paramotor from scratch or as a conversion from an existing paragliding or microlight qualification.

BHPA Licensed Paramotor Instructors

Your Instructors here at Mahony Aviation were at the forefront of developing the new SPHG syllabus in conjunction with the BHPA’s Technical Officers.

It is reassuring to know that Mahony Aviation is a BHPA Registered School and our instructors regularly fly their own paramotors thus ensuring that their skills remain sharp, standards are maintained and the latest teaching techniques are introduced.

The Club Pilot (Power) & Pilot (Power) Ratings*

The new SPHG syllabus from the BHPA is divided into two parts - the Club Pilot (Power) and the Pilot (Power) Ratings.  The Club Pilot (Power) Rating is achievable with around 5 - 7 days of training and will enable you to fly your Paramotor solo around a defined area from your local field and practice circuits.  If you wish to fly Cross Country then you will need to continue your training for the Pilot (Power) Rating which may take another 2 or 3 days.  A copy of the BHPA SPHG Syllabus is available by clicking on this link:

http://www.bhpa.co.uk/pdf/FLPA_Training_Syllabus.pdf

*Please note that the CP (Power) Rating used to be known as the Restricted SPHG Rating and the Pilot (Power) Rating used to be known as the Unrestricted SPHG Rating or the old FLPA Endorsement. The name change was simply to facilitate bringing the Ratings into line with the other BHPA PG / HG Hill & Tow Ratings.  NB: The syllabus content remains the same!