How To Get Into Paramotoring - 3 Steps! 

My school actually allowed me to fly a paramotor to school, it’s only like 10 miles away and it’s a lot of fun landing on the football field. Because my school isn’t around any city or hazardest area. I Just got a paramotor this year and I got inspire by you, thank you 🙏

Step one: Have a spare $15,000 dollars laying around

I have started with my research on where to get the training closes to me. Been following you for a few years now and you honestly ignited that spark. Thank you Tucker.

Heh, yeah I've been riding motorcycles for 30 years, playing flight simulators since MSFS 1.0, and have watched all of Tucker's videos. And when I went to AviatorPPG in Feb 2020, I got exhausted and bruised from all the work kiting the wing and carrying the motor which is heavier than you think. The general consensus of the class was we thought Tucker was good before, but after learning how to fly ourselves, Tucker is like the Tony Hawke of paramotors. It's like you can't appreciate how good an American Ninja Warrior is until you see a Regular Joe try to run the course.

I started flying in 2017 because of Tucker. Thanks Tucker!!!

Years ago, I signed up for lessons at a supposedly "respected" school in North Carolina. They gave me a substitute teacher who was worse than a used car salesman. During the ground school, he kept on pushing me to buy all new gear before I did anything, over and over and over! I told him that I was not going to put thousands of dollars down until I tried it first. Keep in mind that I had paid several hundred dollars for lessons already. He then switched tactics and started pushing used equipment on me. By lunch time, I was utterly fed up. I firmly told him I was not going to buy anything at all until after I had done some flight time and that if he brought up me buying anything one more time i wanted a refund for the rest of the class time and that I was walking. He was incredulous. "You put hundreds of dollars down for lessons, you drove hours to get here, and you're just going to walk away?!?" "Yes. If you bring up sales at all, even once before I get into the air to see if I like it, I will walk away. Understand?" "Wow, yeah... I am just really surprised." "But you understand? Not one more time." "Ok." "Fine." "But I'm just saying you really should buy..." Mother Ducker! Finally tried again a decade later at a school in Michigan and LOVED it. Sadly, some medical issues kept going further... and to this day I am oozing bitterness at that first a-hole who stopped me from flying for those ten years when my body was capable of it.

Just want to say thanks tucker, because of you I finished my training and am on flight 35. Next time your in central fl would love to be able to fly with you and say thank you in person man. You truly changed my life man

I've recently 'soloed' on my paramotor (I have about 1.5 hours so far but am still being trained) and found your channel not long ago whilst looking for extra help to understand and improve on my skills. You make some very important points in this video, especially regarding effort. Do not - DO NOT - underestimate the physical work required, especially if you're older like me. In particular, the initial ground training is punishing so you need to be in reasonable physical shape. Imagine running into the wind pulling a parachute whilst a lawnmower is strapped to your back and you wouldn't be far off the effort. Now imagine doing that over 100 metres, gathering everything up and then doing it again. And again. I'm 49, in average fitness and this has been tough. Many would-be flyers of my age, certainly where I am in Spain train straight to trikes for this reason. With regard to equipment, I would add only the following: go into training with a budget ready to buy your own equipment towards the end of your training. Once at the stage of flying a few times, you'll know whether the sport is for you (my instructor charged 50% of the course initially, followed by the other 50% once you get to solo to allow you to change your mind if you decide it's too much for you) but you can spend the tail end of your training actually on your own gear, plus the instructor will help ensure it's set up and balanced for you correctly. In my case, the instructor being roughly the same size and weight as me, he test flew the set up for me. Your comment about previous skills - in my case, being a former solo glider pilot - are so true. Apart from coming into PPGs with a good knowledge of air law, everything I thought I knew just didn't apply. You learn from the beginning like everyone else. Thank you for your superb and inspirational videos.

I've never flown in anything but I have very vivid dreams of flying a paramotor because of your videos

I have been watching your channel for 2+ years now. Researched rules and regulations in my country and decided paramotoring isn't for me. I have however picked up free flight paragliding last year. Soaring the Dutch coast is amazing. Thank you Tucker for inspiring me to get airborne!

I was able to do a three-step takeoff yesterday but it took about 11 knots of headwind yeah

Hey tucker I just gotta say, I have purchased the blueprint sweatshirt and the have fun or die trying sweatshirt for my wife. It is really nice quality merchandise. For anyone considering purchasing anything I was really impressed by the quality! I recommend it 100%

Seems like in my area, training plus getting own gear costs about 10-12k all together. Turns out there's a school that's certified near me that costs about $2,700 for training with access to their gear and a 500 dollar rebate if you buy gear from them during or after training

I got into flying PPG in 2018 from watching Tucker's videos back in 2017. From there I've gone on to pursue flight training for the airlines. Highly recommend getting into flying PPG! It's a great way to get in the air and feel out flying!

Awesome video, like always. Keep posting and safe flying Tucker.

I am really thinking to get into this. This year will be research, and next year will be pulling th trigger on a kit I will do a shameless plug for you and say a video of yours showed up random, and I have since binge watched them all. you're a nice bloke, well spoken and thoughtful. I've always wanted to fly, and this looks like the most fun way to get into it cheers

The one thing I've taken away from watching your videos is safety comes first!!!

Thanks Tucker these videos have always bean so helpful and I know they will be a big part of so many people enjoying the sport and being safe while we do it.

Solid advice and timely with the growth of the sport I like seeing the encouragement to find competent training.

Great post Tucker !! You have me dreaming of my own adventures with a wing. 🥰

Yeah I am gonna get started the summer in Florida, all because of your channel...great job!

I have stumbled on your channel just by happenstance and now that I am here I have watched a bunch of your videos. You just got a new subscriber. You have some great content, and really shine a positive light on the PPG hobby. Wtg!! Keep up the awesome work!!!👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks for all of your input Tucker, you're very legit in your advices, humble and fanatic. It's always fun to look at your video's. Keep it up, please. And one day, i will fly my paramotor , you have inspired me. Thanx from the Netherlands. Fred.

I just inquired about training in Indiana at Midwest PPG thanks to your reference to the USPPA for more localized training. I also was inspired, and introduced to ppg by you, Tucker, the mcdonalds video hooked me and I have been watching you for years now. Thank you for the great entertainment!

Thanks from one of your earlier subscribers! Love your vids man

TY, for the up Tucker!

Great content, always love the vids

One thing to maybe say to (beginner) wings is that the difference to more advanced wings is how they handle collapses and other turbulent situations. soeven if you consider yourself an intermediate pilot but are always flying during sunrise or sunset you may want to switch back to a beginner wing if you're flying in the middle of the day.

Love this informative and to the point updates vid. Been interested in paramotors for years and years. Check in on your channel every now and then. Realized the other day that I can afford flight schooling after putting it off for years. Just ordered the book you recommended, I’ll see if I can get this done before hot season hits us here in Phoenix. Thank you Tucker!

Tucker every since I found you on the tube I have been fascinated with your sport. I had my solo before my drivers license. I would love to do but I know it will never happen... I am now in my sixte's and my vision is declining but thanks for the video's I love them and keep up the safety stuff !

Great advice Tucker... Take care, Be safe.

Thank you. That was really interesting to listen and hope I will get into this sport soon

Thank you Tucker that’s exactly the answers I was looking for I was trying to find out exactly how to start para motoring and the types of wings to begin awesome appreciate it thank you 👍✌️🇺🇸

Hey tucker love watching these "what to expect" videos! They're SO on point. I have official training lined up to start in February. I bought a BGD Magic Motor at an instructor's suggestion and I've been doing kiting and ground handling on my own with their input on my videos. This sport is so unlike anything else, and I've flown helicopters... It's definitely a totally new skill set. I know people can and do pick it up on their own, but I wouldn't try it.

I don't even know how one of your videos showed up on your feed, but I'm glad it did. I've been wanting to get a sport pilot license for years and I never knew paramotoring existed. After watching some of your videos I think it looks AMAZING. What a great-looking way to fly. I'm going to have to get some training and just do it.

Wow! What a classroom! Great content

Tucker youre great man... Thanks for being so helpful.

I bought a 2nd hand intermediate paraglider back when Tucker did the beautiful Iceland videos and was super keen to get into the sport. The intermediate paraglider is great for ground handling. The wing gave me the opportunity to learn ground handling and I'm confident I wouldn't be lagging during training and enjoy it more. I was hoping and still am hoping to do tow-ups with the boat but it's beyond me and my friends. Too many other hobbies for now but thanks Tucker and others for bringing us along for an awesome ride!

Love these beginner vids.

Love your videos. I started at age 64 both foot launching and trike launching with Lone Star Paramotor in Texas with Ron Toran. The people there are my tribe!

Another great video, Tucker! To all your viewers: Tucker makes PPG look easy & effortless because he is a skilled and knowledgeable pilot with YEARS of experience. Do not expect to fly like him until you have YEARS of experience as well. Put in the time and you will get to be that good, too! In the meantime, and no matter what your experience level is, there's a LOT that you can learn from watching his videos.

This is absolutely perfect! My boss just got into paramotoring last year (he's also has his Pilots license and a cherokee six) and It's been all inspiring. I SO want to get into this. Your hitting hard on all this stuff I needed to hear. Can't wait to get one and get into this. I'm buying the book and going to get into this the right way!

I know I’ve asked many questions. But I found this video. Ordered the book but I’ll keep watching because you make it look easy and fun. I know that takes time.

Just what I needed!

Thanks for the video! Very informational. I am definitely going to invest in this! I will send you a video of my first flight

Good information man thanks for the tips!

Thanks dude! Really feeling the itch this year, I didn't know their was a kiting wing!🙌🤙🙏

Loved the vid, good job

Oh Tucker, you're a bad influence! As a 55 YO father of two teenagers ...my wife's gonna be so thrilled when I sign up for lessons. In the mean time, I'll keep living vicariously through you.

Great video! I’m definitely interested.. my cousin paraglides in Alaska. Ill begin my trek in the spring! Thx Tucker

Thank you sticker for your great videos and insights. Maybe one day I can get into this sport…

wonderful video in many ways.

Thanks for the info! I have been following your journey for quite awhile now. I bought the PPG bible from you and I have some of your hoodies. When I can I'm going to go to Florida for training then I'm going to buy my gear through you! I hope someday I can go flying with you somewhere! That would be awesome!

Excellent advice - cheers 👍

Well done Tucker. Even though I fly PPC because of my age and health issues, I enjoy the content of the PPG world. It is all about being in the air, flying. Headed up to Salton Sea tomorrow to hang out, not to fly this year. Hope to run into Judson and the crew.

Super helpful video!

Very good video as always, your content makes me happy! keep it going! (Today the hoodie should be delivered!)

hello I start my zero to hero training in the south of spain the 20 february, using a school recommended by Parajet. You are not the one who make me want to try ( thanks the mondial of ULM in Blois) but you are definitely the one who make me chose the zero to hero school way and most probably the motor and wing I will order after. I did not buy any of your merchandise yet, because I don't want to jinx it, but I will definitely reward myself with some of your cool design once I got my certification Thanks for this great channel

I wish I was in the financial position to get involved In paramotoring but unfortunately at this time I have too many financial obligations to allow me to do so. I’ve seen enough from you Tucker to know that you are legit and that your advice is sound . Any one that can get involved I would do it Tuckers way!!

This is so cool. I would like to do this one time.

You’ve definitely got me wanting to get into paramotoring!!!

Bought my road runner kitting wing from Tucker! He was great to deal with and answered all my questions. If you have watched Tucker for the last few years and learned as much as I have from him, go ahead and support him. Keep it up Tucker!

I had a dream last night I was paramotoring. Never had one before and now I see this. Good stuff

As a Paramotor Pilot I agree with Tucker when he says don't watch a bunch of paramotor videos and think you know how to fly. Although videos can help you get a good idea what its like flying, it is way different than you could imagine (at least for me). My Dad and Grandpa have been flying for a while and before I flew I learned a lot and got some kiting and towing experience with his extra wing Ive also been watching Tuckers videos for ever. Those definitely helped but training from a certified instructor is a REALLY good idea and I highly recommend. I learned a lot of things that i'm glad I knew before flying. Good Video Tucker!

I've been watching you since before you had 100k subs and I'm amazed how large you've become. Hopefully one day I can fly and it'll be thanks to you! We don't live that far from each other either!

Amazing landing.

Another great spot landing.

Signed up and now waiting for training at the end of this month though Houston PPG - they train out on the Westend of Galveston(Tx). Can't wait...thanks for the inspiration.

this guy makes me want to get into this!

Your speaking to me this morning Tucker! I bought the PPG Bible and I'm reading it to save my soul. So much good info in there!! I dont know if your planning to open a training school in the near future but I'd definitely buy my gear and do training with you. I'm based in Arizona but would travel haha. Cheers man

Im currently on the wait list for Aviator Paramotor in Lake Wales! Starting classes February 20th! Reading the PPG Bible right now and should be done by then! I'm so stoked and ready! Thanks for influencing this decision Tucker!

Bro you really have inspired me to learn more into this

ty i will now do research about it

I might be 60 by the time I fly but I will some day. Thank you Tucker, Judson, Dan and everyone else rock on 🤘🙏

Thanks for the tips.😀

Trained with Boyd and the rest of the guys at Team Fly Halo a few weeks ago! Had an amazing time and am in LOVE with my new hobby! If ya make it out West again (Portland/Vancouver) I’d love to fly with you.

A local plumber moved on from Kite surfing to paramotor. Were luckily enough to live right on a 2O mile long sand dune beach, Ive never seen anyone so constantly stoked with his life, I think it beats any happy pills made

Just signed up for a course for next summer. They were booked solid this summer

Nice I like it. How about a video on Glider maintenance and longevity?

Finally did it. Got myself a wing for ground handling. And going to be getting lessons next year and save for a new wing and paramotor 😊 proper stoked!

Keep up the amazing work tucker. Have you took the plunge with the gopro 10 yet with the media mod :).

Very helpful. thanks

I did watch RU-vid videos for a couple years before trying but it can come easy for some people. It is physically demanding for those that are not in shape. It’s very helpful if you carry your own bodyweight well

Bro this is a great video.

I'm a retired U.S and paraplegic. I got into powered paragliding in 2003. I enjoyed it.

I shall certainly be coming to this sport when I’m done with schooling and that jazz

Thanks I'll get that Roadrunner you suggested. Little pricey at $1350, but good to learn and will serve second duty at the beach.

started training october 2021, signed up for a 7 day course, got lots of ground handling, and some towing training, along with classroom. Unfortunately, the weather didn't permit me to get airborne on the actual motor, so I have to reschedule to finish the training. It' been a long winter.

My mother’s second cousin’s second sons wife’s father-in-laws brothers grandsons next door neighbour took a photo of a pilot uniform. Can I fly paragliders?

Hopefully gonna finally get my training this year at Fly Mi PPG. Been trying to get into this sport for 3 years now.

I'm pretty involved in a couple other hobbies and don't have time or money for paramotoring, so I'll just keep "flying" by watching your videos.

I've kinda timed it well, I'm in South Australia and our first school opened last November (other states have had them for a while, training here is mandatory). Your comments on a continuous training course vs weekends do have some merit (I was learning to fly ultralights many years ago and I definitely did better when I was able to secure lessons closer together), however as the sport is still relatively new here, the instructors still need to work other full time jobs, meaning the 2 week course can only be scheduled once a year (and the dates didn't line up with when I could get leave from my job). So I either do weekend lessons once they start after the course (with an attempt at regularity), or wait until 2023.... Yeah, I'm not waiting :p

I’ve never done anything like this I am 44 years old my life is passing fast and I think I need to try and get some air underneath my wings ,closest I have done is motocross I done that for a long time.great videos thanks a bunch.love from london 🇬🇧

I just built my second machine. Trikes are fun and easy to learn. I wish I could foot launch but at 62 I like sitting.

You inspired me to be a paramorist, but I can't afford training sadly or a paramotor. Very soon I will do the same thing as you will do.

Got your daily dose of 5G. 😂. All good advice. I’ve been through each of these steps over the last two years. I couldn’t get away for an intensive 10 day training course. But I was able to find great local training to learn on weekends and weekday evenings. I advise people to ask Paramotor schools if they offer a one day intro course. Well worth the money.

I took a training course last year. Ordered a paramotor two weeks ago, and im so hyped to have my own.

good stuff here, Gott. I’ve watched way too many hours of TG vids & really want to learn & get into the sport. I’m 6’6” at 235lbs, so I imagine my wing options are limited, though feel confident that there’s one for me that a pro would set me up with, whenever the time comes. thanks for the uploads, TG…you’re a true ambassador to your sport.

I'm watching a video right now about this new powerpod by fulcrum. I think u should give it a whirl. I'm looking forward to a video from ya. Thanks Tucker.

Great video! Tucker, what do you think about the new Open PPG SP140 electric motor? As a skydiver, I like the fact you can release the throttle and have silence on the way down, not the idling of a gas motor. And immediate power once on the throttle to climb back up to altitude. Also any ideas for those of us in Central America who want to fly here, not in the states? Any way you could organize some training clinics in different countries? An abbreviated training covering the core basics? I'm totally that guy that wants to dive all in, but "I'm trying real hard Ringo to be the shepherd". Sorry for the Pulp Fiction reference Lol Thanks for the inspiration, videos and response...in advance ✌🪂