Powered Paragliding (PPG)

A powered paraglider, is an ultralight aircraft powered by a backpack-mounted gas or electric brushless motor with a propeller moving a paragliding wing overhead, allowing for foot-launched takeoffs from flat ground, offering accessible, low-cost recreational flights.
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Flying Electric

Safety/training
No ground starts needed (large reason for injuries in the sport)
The motor only needs to power up when the wing is overhead in takeoff position, eliminating the risk of the wing lines from getting pulled into the propeller, another source of potential injury and equipment repair costs.
The non-existent motor noise on the ground while preparing for takeoff allows clear communication between instructor and student.
A gas powered engine often require the help of a friend to start it once the PPG is already on the pilot’s back.
A gas motor will have to be running before the wing is overhead.

Cleaner/ Green Energy
Aside from not having grease and grime, it is environmentally cleaner, and produces much less noise (decibel level) and zero pollution while operating.
Gas powered engines: Oil and gas leakage.
One gallon of gas burned produces 20 lbs of CO2.

Less moving parts is better

Extended Flight Times
Using the highest quality cells available, a laser-welded copper bus system, and a built-in smart Bluetooth BMS, the SP140 battery pack is the market’s most advanced electric paramotor. This architecture allows the SP140 battery pack to be updated with the newest cells as they become available in the future. The custom-designed high-efficiency brushless motor and improved ESC are designed to produce a lightweight and efficient power system.
Don’t need a 1h flight time and want to save weight?
Easily swap between the 4.8kWh and the 2.6kWh battery for a lighter setup.

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