74 YEARS YOUNG & Flying a Paramotor!

Hear what 74 year old Bob McCarthy has to say about learning to fly at BlackHawk Headquarters, what equipment he decided to purchase, and advice he has for those thinking about getting into the sport. We couldn’t be more proud to have Bob as a new member of the BlackHawk Family!

74 YEARS YOUNG AND LEARNING TO FLY A PARAMOTOR…
We are lucky to live in a time where alternatives to expensive aircraft exist. With NO Pilot’s Licence required, and only a few days of lessons needed, many people like 74 year old Bob McCarthy are achieving their dream of personal flight! Did you know that the average age Paramotor Pilot at BlackHawk is 55 years old and weighs 225 lbs? With innovations like the BlackHawk LowBoy II Quad and the Velocity Edge Paraglider, it’s never been easier to become a Pilot. For many, learning to fly a Paramotor is the realization of a lifelong dream. Making dreams come true is a wonderful business to be involved in… “We are changing lives – one flight at a time!”