About Our IPPHA Syllabus Courses
Is there a age and weight limit?
Yes, you must be aged over 16. Although there is no upper age limit, we advise anyone in an older age bracket to visit their doctor for a health check - remember there is a reasonable amount of exercise required to keep walking back up the hill! Maximum weight is around 120kgs.
Do you have to be fit?
You will need a basic level of fitness and be in good health (i.e. no problems with bones, knees and backs). This is an adventure sport in the country side with an attached risk, broadly on par with skiing. When you fly down the slope, you will need to walk back up perhaps up to 8-10 times in one day. Unsure! consult your doctor or ask us.
When should I check for weather updates?
If you telephone after 21.30hrs the night before your course starts, we will give you a weather update and confirm that it may be flyable the next day.
What are the legalities of paramotor training in Ireland?
Because we use the IPPHA (IAA accepted) syllabus, our instructors, pilots and students can all access insurance which is necessary to fly legally. All our students can then train and fly legally under our supervision in Ireland, prior to applying for an IAA exemption.
When should I apply for my paramotoring exemption?
On completeing your training at a school that is accepted by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) you can apply for an exemption (Licence), making sure that your logbook is up to date, that you have an official school training record of training with school stamp, a current class 2 medical cert and insurance cover. (We are the only school in Ireland at present that has authority to instruct students in this activity in the ROI).
Do I have to take my course all in one go?
No, you can take it over different days or weekends, as long as you complete it within six months. It is better to complete it over a short period as then you do not regress in your training.
We ask students to put in a special effort to train week days as training weather is limited and it is not possible to book in everyone for weekend training!