Paramotor

Paramotor Buyer’s Guide

Paramotor Buyer’s Guide  If you are one of the many people just discovering this amazing sport, it can be quite a daunting task to figure out where to start. You might have questions like “Which company should I buy a Paramotor from? What motor is best for me personally? How do I select the appropriate Paraglider? These are the types of questions we will be covering in this multi-part Buyer’s Guide from BlackHawk Paramotors USA!This new discussion-style video is the first part in an ongoing series. The primary topics emphasized in this video will be “making the choice between Quad or Foot-Launch flight.” There are

Paramotor Kiting Harness Review!

Paramotor Kiting Harness Review!  NOTE: The gun used in this video was not loaded and has no clip in it. Always check with your Paramotor Dealer or Powered Paragliding Instructor prior to kiting any Paraglider.About BlackHawk Paramotor Kiting Harnesses: Paramotor Kiting Harnesses are one of the most recommended accessories for pilots to have. There are many different types of Kiting Harnesses on the market to choose from. BlackHawk’s Delux Kiting Harnesses are manufactured from the highest-quality materials, to exacting standards. We want to make sure your Kiting Harness lasts a lifetime. These harnesses were designed with comfort and functionality in mind. We have added additional

NEW Video: The Easiest Way to Fly! Experience Powered Paragliding!

Experience Powered Paragliding!  Flying a Paramotor or Powered Paraglider means “TOTAL FREEDOM” to the thousands of pilots participating in this life-changing sport! Chris Pine, a longstanding BlackHawk customer and owner of “Feather-Light-PPG” filmed and produced this great video. Chris talks about his experience in the sport and how easy it is to go flying! As many people know, the sport of Powered Paragliding is a non-licensed sport. You don’t need a pilot’s license or insurance, there are no annual inspections or hanger-fees, and you can take off from almost anywhere! Many pilots spend their spare time doing exactly what Chris Pine does in this video… Load

ULTIMATE Paraglider Review & Discussion Video

ULTIMATE Paraglider Review & Discussion Video Recently, BlackHawk Paramotors USA Inc and Velocity Paragliders tried something different… A “discussion-style” video format, instead of the typical flying or “Tips & Tricks” videos. We received such a tremendous response from customers when our first discussion-style video was published. Our first video discussed Paramotor Quads and Trikes on the market. It can be found on our YouTube channel by clicking HERE. This next 2-part discussion-style video covers all the most frequently asked questions when it comes to Paragliders. This is an extremely important topic. Selecting the proper glider depends on MANY factors including your body weight, style

FIRST EVER Base Jump With Velocity Edge 28m Paraglider!

FIRST EVER Base Jump With Velocity Edge 28m Paraglider! A Velocity Paragliders USA FIRST! FIRST EVER “hand-held Cliff Base Jump” with a Velocity Edge 28m Paraglider! This amazing stunt was performed by Spencer “Biz McTangles” Bisley in Moab Utah. For more information on Velocity Paragliders, please visit http://blackhawkparamotor.com/paragliders/ Spencer is an experienced Base Jumper and Paragliding Pilot, who recently got into the sport of Powered Paragliding. He purchased a BlackHawk AirMax 220 Paramotor and a 28m Velocity Edge Paraglider. Spencer has spent the last 5 years “combining the sports of Base Jumping and Paragliding.” His first attempt at Base Jumping with

FREE Paramotor Training or Lessons Are NOT Always FREE…

FREE Paramotor Training or Lessons Are NOT Always FREE… Free Paramotor Training or Free Powered Paragliding Lessons Might Not be “FREE.” Most things that appear “to good to be true,” are usually just that! There’s a reason why the saying “you get what you pay for” exists. If a used car salesman offered you “free drivers training with the purchase of a car,” would you expect a NASCAR expert to show up and teach you? Probably not. If you were concerned about your personal safety and wanted to be the best driver possible, do you feel like a free volunteer would be qualified OR

How are Paragliders Certified Through EN Testing?

What is “EN Testing” and “EN Paraglider Certification?   (Click Image to learn more about Paraglider Certification) EN Paraglider Certification, or “European Norm” regulations, were originally developed to assess the flight characteristics of Paragliders. A group of experts from several European countries had the goal of creating a four-level glider certification system (A, B, C, &D). This was to help consumers and manufacturers determine which glider is appropriate for a pilot’s given skill level. (A) being the safest “beginner-friendly” gliders, and (D) being reserved for highly-skilled pilots. The founding members of the group wanted even the lowest level of safety (D gliders), to be “safer”

NEW Paramotor Temp Gauge Installation Video!

NEW Paramotor Temp Gauge Installation Video! BlackHawk Paramotor’s Tips & Tricks Videos have helped many pilots enjoy this sport to its fullest! In this video, we demonstrate how to properly install a cylinder head temperature gauge on your Paramotor. The installation process is simple, and this method should be universal to other motors on the market. As always, if you have any questions, make sure to contact a Certified Flight Instructor prior to use or installation. Preventative maintenance comes in many forms. One of them being the incorporation of gauges to diagnose a problem before it starts. In addition to having a cylinder

NEW Paramotor Tips Video on Protecting Your Pull Start

NEW Paramotor Tips Video on Protecting Your Pull Start   This video will show pilots a simple technique which can extend the life of your Paramotor pull-start cable & netting. This easy process takes minutes to complete and costs pennies to do. If you haven’t seen our other Paramotor Tips & Tricks Videos, you can find the entire collection by clicking the link at the bottom of this page. Your feedback determines which video we will produce next. It is our goal to provide the Powered Paragliding community with honest, real, and easy-to-understand instructional videos so pilots can enjoy this sport to its

How to Install a Tachometer on Your Paramotor

How to Install a Tachometer on Your Paramotor Our Paramotor Tips & Tricks videos are becoming some of our most popular. We would like to thank all the customers and fans who take the time to send us video suggestions. As requested by customers, this video demonstrates how to properly install a tachometer on your BlackHawk Powered Paraglider. Mike Robinson thoroughly explains this process in a step-by-step, easy-to-understand format. This method will work for just about every brand of Powered Paraglider, however, if you have any questions regarding installation on your specific unit, please contact us at the number listed above, check with your Paramotor

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