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When you think of the words ’attractive’ and ‘paramotor,’ they usually never belong in the same sentence. The butt fans we putt around in the sky on tend to make us look like awkward turtles, not race car drivers. There’s a new paramotor in town that may have officially changed that theory. Looking cool may now be a totally viable option for some powered paragliding pilots!
Check out the new Scout Carbon Fiber Paramotor and you may see it too. That is one good looking paramotor! I’ve even heard the term ‘sexy’ used in the same sentence with the Scout. Times are changing in our industry!
Besides the attractive part of the Scout, it does have quite a few cool features as well that we have not seen before on any previous design. The Scout uses what’s called “Dynamic Torque Compensation” to greatly reduces propeller torque during full power maneuvers This allows the pilot to fly straight on climb or to turn in either direction without the torque factor fighting you in one direction. Another interesting feature is the SafeStart system the Scout uses, which very well safe yourself in the event of a full power startup.
To check out more of the features on the scout, see the latest press release from Scout Paramotors USA
The Scout is going on a pre-order sale for the first 10 orders with a price point of $7995, cheaper than a zenith!
As you all know, I recommend powered paragliding training from the USHPA and USPPA instructors @ Team Fly Halo. Byron Leisek and Shane Denherder are the two instructors @ FlyHalo.com and really do a stand up job teaching above and beyond to turn out really well rounded, experienced pilots. Here are some details on their next class taken from the USPPA clinic page here
May 25 to June 2 in Northwestern Oregon.
Students will fly into Portland on the evening of the 24th, and we get transportation from there. We then spend each training day teaching thorough understanding of paraglider dynamics and control through demonstration, ground handling, impromptu academic classes, and free flight. Students will typically get 25-50 training hill flights and one or more tandem paramotor flights before their first paramotor solo (with radio).
From there, students are guided through several flights in different environments. Emphasis is placed on launch/landing technique, traffic and obstacle avoidance, meteorological analysis and decision making, and most importantly – looking cool.
Once you’ve gone through our course – you’re a member for life. Students are allowed and encouraged to come back to scheduled courses on an ongoing basis to learn new skills, polish up on basics, or just to hang out and fly with old and new friends.
The cost of the course is $2500 USD, included in the price are the following:
- 1-2 instructors’ time for 9-10 days, for as much time as you can physically and mentally deal with.
- All transportation to and from the training area, quarters, and airport (students must get air transportation).
Use of kiting wings, harnesses, solo wings, and paramotors for the duration of the visit. Students may bring their own paramotors, but are encouraged to take first flights on our machines.- Lodging for the duration of the trip.
- Ground school, testing, and any ratings earned during that time. At this time, Team Fly Halo can administer USPPA ratings PPG1 – PPG3, and USHPA ratings P1 – P4.
- Nearly all classes and flights will be documented by videography in a professional way. Though not a guarantee, you’re likely to come home with several “vacation slides” to show family and friends.
Team Fly Halo Members will have what they need to be successful toward earning ratings. A USPPA PPG2 rating (the standard) is very attainable within this time frame. However this will vary depending upon individual ability, and weather conditions. Naturally, we travel far and wide to seek t
he best training destinations to maximize your success, but there are some circumstances that can be out of our control. Students always have to option to come back to scheduled events to earn additional ratings if they desire.
Whether your a new pilot or have some air time, consider taking this course, it will definitely improve your flying experience. You can read more about Team Fly Halo’s powered paragliding training here.
There’s a new trend forming for certification requirements at powered paragliding fly ins. This has been creating some stir in our community. Some people are for it, some are against it. Since we have no license legally required to fly our aircraft, certain pilots and individuals are very against the idea of being forced to obtain a certification or endorsement by an organization that they believe doesn’t need to be in place.
Here’s what I think about this topic: Any private event has the right to enforce certification requirements however they so choose. If you don’t like it, don’t fly there. The main reason the requirements have been set in the first place is because of poorly trained pilots that are causing risk to others safety and their own.
Some people just don’t like the USPPA – our official powered paragliding organization. So be it, most fly in’s are accepting ratings from USHPA which is the United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association. This is a bigger organization than the USPPA is currently but is free flight focused, there are no motor endorsements So if you feel there is some sort of one sided-ness, go get your ratings for free flight and let others know you at least have the basic skills. Coming from another country, your ratings are probably stricter than ours here in the USA so i’m sure yours will be accepted without issue.
This is not some sort of money making scheme for instructors (have been hearing that), it’s a safety concern for our sport – especially when there are hundreds of people flying around within reasonably close proximity. Small fly ins need to worry less about this concern but when there are over 100 pilots taking off and landing , it’s nice to know that they were taught a set of skills that were created as a standard for all.
Please voice your opinions in the comments section below.
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