WHERE IS FLYING ALLOWED?
Currently Paramotoring (or Powered Paragliding ‘PPG’) is deregulated, however there are certain rules specified within the Air Navigation Order (‘ANO’) to which you must adhere. These rules are aimed at ensuring general aerial safety and the safety of others within the vicinity of your flight path. All that understood – you can pretty much fly where you like adhering to these rules. Many sites have additional rules any local agreements with landowners which you must check before attempting to fly. The attraction of this type of personal aircraft is that it will pack into two large rucksacks and load into the back of any standard hatchback or family car. Take off requires a minimum runway area – into wind – in an area free of power lines and other obstructions. Flying over built up areas or gatherings of people with paramotors in the UK is strictly forbidden. Certain prior approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (‘CAA’) may allow you to attend events with special training and permiss