Paramotor
Foot-launched flight beneath a paraglider wing with a small back-mounted motor — the simplest form of powered flight.
👥1 per team🌤outdoor
What is Paramotor?
Paramotor (or powered paragliding) is a form of ultralight aviation in which the pilot foot-launches beneath a paraglider wing, with a small two-stroke back-mounted motor providing thrust. Competitive events include slalom around water buoys, precision landing, cross-country distance and formation flying. The FAI PPG World Championship crowns annual champions.
Quick facts
Category
Air Sports
Type
Individual
Players
1 per team
Where played
outdoor
Country of origin
🇫🇷 France
Estimated origin
1980s France (evolution of paragliding)
Olympic
No
Popularity
major
Sources & provenance
Last verified 2026-08-24.verified