The funny thing about aviation is there are so many little extras you need. Other than the wing, motor, helmet, and reserve there are hundreds of dollars of extras. Aviation radio: $200 Cameras: Insta360 or GoPro is going to run $400-600. I found the cameras invaluable in reviewing my own flights and training. Tools: I bought several tools to keep in the car just for my paramotor. Torque wrench, sockets, hex adapters, and other stuff. That way I never get to the field and discover I left the spark plug socket at home. $150 Oil/gas jugs.: $50 Strobes for early/late flights: $150 Video editing software: Anywhere from free to $300 depending what you like. Spare props: $300 each Spare plugs and 50 hour bushing kits: $150 Like a lot of motor sports there will be ongoing expenses for maintenance and fixing stuff when you break it.
You are exactly right thanks for pointing all that out I have bought so much extra stuff throughout the years half of it I probably don’t need but I have several cameras and tools and spare parts laying around
I would say expect more on the high end of around $16,000 - $18,000. You want to get quality gear. There's several small items you will need like chest harness, fuel jugs and oil. You also will most likely break a prop or 2 while you're in the learning process which will cost around $350-$400 to replace. So, realistically I'd set aside about $20,000 to include all the little stuff.
@@Anthonybuening Yeah, I got into the sport in 2021. And my instructor had a package deal that he put together to included all the major gear you talked about. I think it was around what you said $16,000. Then the things I mentioned were above and beyond that. Still all worth it! It has been an amazing experience!
@@Ratkwad it depends on the wind you can fly for about 3 hours on a tank of fuel but as far as miles covered it would depend on if you have a head wind or tail wind
The funny thing about aviation is there are so many little extras you need. Other than the wing, motor, helmet, and reserve there are hundreds of dollars of extras.
Aviation radio: $200
Cameras: Insta360 or GoPro is going to run $400-600.
I found the cameras invaluable in reviewing my own flights and training.
Tools: I bought several tools to keep in the car just for my paramotor. Torque wrench, sockets, hex adapters, and other stuff. That way I never get to the field and discover I left the spark plug socket at home. $150
Oil/gas jugs.: $50
Strobes for early/late flights: $150
Video editing software: Anywhere from free to $300 depending what you like.
Spare props: $300 each
Spare plugs and 50 hour bushing kits: $150
Like a lot of motor sports there will be ongoing expenses for maintenance and fixing stuff when you break it.
You are exactly right thanks for pointing all that out I have bought so much extra stuff throughout the years half of it I probably don’t need but I have several cameras and tools and spare parts laying around
Super cool man! Thanks for the video and keep it up! Your attitude and your altitude :)
No problem buddy
I would say expect more on the high end of around $16,000 - $18,000. You want to get quality gear. There's several small items you will need like chest harness, fuel jugs and oil. You also will most likely break a prop or 2 while you're in the learning process which will cost around $350-$400 to replace. So, realistically I'd set aside about $20,000 to include all the little stuff.
Thanks for adding all that in I kind of talked about the bare minimum and didn’t account for broken gear and inflation
@@Anthonybuening Yeah, I got into the sport in 2021. And my instructor had a package deal that he put together to included all the major gear you talked about. I think it was around what you said $16,000. Then the things I mentioned were above and beyond that.
Still all worth it! It has been an amazing experience!
@@tzgardner I went through training a long time ago and my instructor said 500 dollars for training and look at it now 😂
@@Anthonybuening Wow! I wish!
What is the range of a paramotor?
Are you asking as far as how long you can fly?
@@Anthonybuening as the crow flies
@@Ratkwad it depends on the wind you can fly for about 3 hours on a tank of fuel but as far as miles covered it would depend on if you have a head wind or tail wind