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Paramotoring in Ireland

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  • 12-10-2014 11:25am
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    arrowloopboy
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    This is probably the wrong place for this,but there doesn't seem to be a flying section in sports for some reason.
    I've been on the IPHAA website ,and the links to the 2 clubs (the Falcons ,and the midland paramotoring club),doesn't seem to be working .
    Is there anyone on here a member of either of these clubs,or that are currently Paramotoring ?
    Cheers,Arrow


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    Watch Ryder
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    The nanny state has probably had its way with them...


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    wx_paraglider
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    Hi. I fly a paramotor in Wexford. Were you able to get in touch.


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    arrowloopboy
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    wx_paraglider wrote: »
    Hi. I fly a paramotor in Wexford. Were you able to get in touch.

    Are you in Oulart ?:D


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    wx_paraglider
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    Hi. Yes I have been bopping around in the sky above Oulart for a while now. The whole thing weighs less than 40 kgs including the wing and costs less than 8 euro per hour to fly. Cheap running costs but can be a little expensive to get into.
    I hope the wind dies down soon for my next little adventure. Cheers


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    Watch Ryder
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    Good to hear there's a paramotor scene!

    I figured it was restricted / outlawed by the ptb.

    Do you not need paragliding experience first to get into it though?


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    wx_paraglider
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    Hi. For me knowing how to paraglide helps but the schools that teach Paramotoring don't require any previous experience. When I fly the paramotor I don't need to find thermals to stay up and there's no need to ridge soar. Every flight is a cross country flight and only requires a small landing and take off area. Its good craic with amazing views, the trick is to stay safe.


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