Paramotor Pictures – ParaPics

Paramotor Pictures – ParaPics

by | Dec 19, 2017 | ParaPics, Site Updates

ParaPics

 – Parapics = Awesome pictures of paramotors or pictures taken while flying one.

No other sport offers as much opportunity to capture unique pictures of the heavens and earth like powered paragliding.

Paragliding comes close but with a paramotor we are able to maintain altitude at extremely low altitudes to explore and see the world like few have ever done.

No other aircraft I can think of enables the photo opportunities a paramotor does, not even a helicopter.

I think this makes paramotor pictures very special so I’ve created this section in Backpack Aircraft to highlight them.

Initially I only have pictures I’ve taken and a few from the guys I fly with but hopefully over time other paramotor pilots (you?) will send me pictures to add here.

All the pictures are free and you can use them however you choose.

Into The Storm

Taken By: Mike Ingraham

During this sunset flight the rain storms literally surrounded us making for a surreal experience. This photo does a good job of expressing this as South Florida PPG pilot Ivan Romero flies toward the storm.

The Debriefing

Picture of Mike Ingraham and Scott Stonebreaker

Cool silhouette picture of me and fellow pilot Scott Stonebreaker chatting after a sunset flight in Homestead Florida.

Close To The Sugar

On this flight I had an action cam mounted on my cage facing backwards and while the video came out looking like something from the Twilight Zone, I was able to capture some cool pics. This one is of fellow pilot Cappy skimming the sugar can fields.

Cappy Over Belle Glade

Taken By: Mike Ingraham

After a great flight of buzzing the cane fields, Cappy and I gained some altitude to watch the sun go down.

Mike Over Belle Glade

Picture of Mike Ingraham taken by “Cappy”

Here’s a picture of me taken by Cappy on December 14th 2017 flying on the outskirts of Belle Glade.

Cruising Hollywood Beach

This is a picture of fellow pilots Ivan and Anaudi as we flew along Hollywood beach.

Downpour

Taken By: Mike Ingraham

During this sunset flight the rain storms literally surrounded us making for a surreal experience. This photo does a good job of expressing this.

Sugar Plant

Taken by: Mike Ingraham

Fellow South Florida PPG pilot Ivan Romero getting ready to buzz the sugar cane fields at Belle Glade. Sugar factory in the background.

Mike’s First Sunset Flight

My ParaPic Gallery wouldn’t be complete without a picture of my first sunset flight. This picture was taken sometime in November of 2017 at Homestead General Aviation Airport.

Cruising The Dike

Taken By: Mike Ingraham

Cappy and Carlos cruising the dike that borders the southeast edge of lake Okeechobee. You can see a video of this day here…
7 Paramotor Pilots Fly SE Lake Okeechobee

Prison Break

Taken by: Mike Ingraham

The thing that I thought made this picture unique is is the reflection of the guard towers in the water.

Train Tracks

Taken by: Mike Ingraham

This train never moves, it just sits there which is okay because it is fun to fly over and around. I got some great footage of this during a sunset I’ll be sharing in an upcoming video.

I have a bunch of pictures that I’ll add over time but I’d like to get pictures from other pilots to make this gallery more interesting.

So…

Do you have a cool paramotor picture to add?

If you have a picture you’d like to add, send it to michael (at) backpackaircraft.com and…

  1. send your identifying information so I can credit you for it – this can be a name, screen name or whatever you want.
  2. a link to your website or social media profile (optional)
  3. name the picture
  4. give a short description of the picture
  5. agree to contribute your picture to the public domain
  6. try to provide a decent resolution but keep the file size reasonable, say under 5mb

 

Airspace and Aeronautical Charts Section Added

Airspace and Aeronautical Charts Section Added

by | Nov 17, 2017 | Site Updates

Airspace and Aeronautical Charts Section Added

A primary skill we need to develop as paramotor pilots is learning how to understand airspace and read aeronautical charts.

I just added a new page that centers around doing just this.  It presently has links to aeronautical charts, a PDF ebook on how to read them and the best videos I could find on airspace and aeronautical charts.

If you know of any resources around the web that would add to the value of this page please let me know when the comments below.

Paramotor Fly-ins Map Added

Paramotor Fly-ins Map Added

by | Nov 16, 2017 | Site Updates

Paramotor Fly-ins Map Added

What’s a fly-in?

As I write this I have actually never been to a fly-in however I hope to change that this coming year.

A fly-in for a paramotor enthusiast is like a rod run for a hot rodder, Miami Music Week for dance music lovers or a jamboree for boy scouts.

It’s an event in which the community comes together to mingle, share stories, check out the latest equipment and of course, fly.

The map also has general aviation fly-in that include planes, helicopters, ultra lights and all types of flying machines.

Gerry at LowAnSlow.com has put together and maintains a map that does just that.

I embedded the map on THIS PAGE so head on over and check out all of the upcoming events.  If you have an event there are links to Gerry’s page were you can’t go and had it.

By the way Gerry flies a powered parachute which is a little bit bigger and heavier than its paramotor cousin, check out his site if you want to know more about powered parachutes.

Paramotor Garage Added to Backpack Aircraft

Paramotor Garage Added to Backpack Aircraft

by | Nov 16, 2017 | Site Updates

Paramotor Garage Added

As time goes on the garage will become one of the most resource rich sections at Backpack Aircraft.

If you already fly a paramotor you’ll probably agree with what I’m about to say.  If you are new to the sport, not only will you be developing your piloting skills but you’ll also be learning how to maintain and repair your flying machine. That is, unless you intend on paying someone else to do it for you.

Modern two stroke engines are reliable and powerful for their size but proper maintenance is required to keep them running smoothly.

My intention with this section is to gather all of the maintenance and repair information about 2-stroke paramotor engines that’s scattered around the Internet and put it all in one easy to find place.

The mighty paraglider wing will have it’s very own section – Wings and Wind.

Since I have a Moster 185 I will start with that engine and then add other popular models as time goes on.  If you would like to request that your engine be added here please let me know and the comments below.