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Paramotor Spark Plug Color: What Does it Mean?

Paramotor Spark Plug Color: What Does it Mean? About This Guide: This section provides a visual representation of how the Spark Plug can look depending on how the engine is running. If the engine is running too lean, the spark plug can look greyish white. If the engine is running too rich the spark plug will look black, sometimes a glossy black if it’s really rich. The goal is to get a good dark coffee brown color on the spark plug, which represents the correct color on the spark plug itself, and assures you that the Fuel to Air mixture on your carb

Paramotor Pre Flight Inspection Video!

Paramotor Pre Flight Inspection Video! BlackHawk Paramotors USA is proud to present our next Tips & Tricks Video! In this informative and easy-to-understand video, Mike Robinson of BlackHawk Paramotors USA covers what all Paramotor Pilots should include while conducting their pre-flight inspections.Conducting a thorough pre-flight inspection is one of the most IMPORTANT things a Pilot can do. Unfortunately, this is one of the most OVERLOOKED procedures… Many Pilots think “I just flew yesterday and the Paramotor was fine, so I’ll just skip the pre-flight inspection today.” This is a major NO-NO! Conducting a thorough pre-flight before every single flight is an absolute must. It only

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

Proper Fuel to Oil Mixture For Powered Paragliders

Proper Fuel to Oil Mixture For Powered Paragliders Proper Fuel / Oil Mixture In this Tips & Tricks Video, Heidi Lee of BlackHawk Paramotors will demonstrate the ideal fuel-to-oil mixture for your BlackHawk Powered Paraglider. Having the proper / exact ratio is crucial to motor performance and the longevity of your engine. All BlackHawk Paramotor Package Deals include a quart of 2-stroke motor oil. If you would like to order more of the specific oil BlackHawk uses, please visit the BlackHawk store or just give us a call. We can ship it out immediately. NOTE: There are several pilots who “experiment” with

How to Properly Torque Your Paramotor Cylinder Head

How to Properly Torque Your Paramotor Cylinder Head Mike Robinson of BlackHawk Paramotors thoroughly demonstrates the proper, safe, and effective way to torque your Powered Paraglider cylinder head. This includes a look at the best tools for the job, how to use them, and what can potentially happen if this is not done correctly. The importance of this topic should not be overlooked. Overall motor performance, and especially the longevity of your machine can be enhanced by spending a few minutes and properly torquing your cylinder head. This procedure is universal to other PPG brands on the market, therefore providing a valuable reference to anyone