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Powered Paragliders (PPGs) - Foot-launch

Pros	Cons
Fun! Least expensive way to fly To buy To maintain To house To train No license needed Transportable Social Lots of other PPG pilots Organized travel events	Wind-limited. Can fly only at the edges of the day. Very slow — 26mph You'll get bored with the local scenery None for rent. You must own. Heated clothing required in winter

PPG trikes

Pros	Cons
No running with 65 lbs on your back! Can carry a heavier motor Can carry a heavier pilot Can carry more fuel (up to 5 gal.)	Slightly more difficult to launch (it's harder to adjust direction when the wind shifts) The expense of the trike Less transportable because of the trike Many fewer places to get trained

Foot-launch PPG
PPG aloft PPG on someone's back
PPGs being set up

Purchase cost

New
Used

~$12,000
~$9,000

Capabilities

# of seats
Cruising speed

1
25 mph

Training

FAA license needed
Medical?
Training cost
Demo flight?
Nearest instructor

None
None
$1,800
Florida
Lancaster, PA

Can I rent?

During intial training
To solo
After license

No
No
No

Where to store it

Set-up time from trailer
Garage / trailer
10 min

PPG Trike
PPG with trike kiting up PPG with trike flying off
PPG trike on a truck

Purchase cost

New
Used

~$15,000
~$10,000

Capabilities

# of seats
Cruising speed

1
25 mph

Training

FAA license needed
Medical?
Training cost
Demo flight?
Nearest instructor

None
None
$3,600 + travel
Warrenton, VA
Florida

Can I rent?

During intial training
To solo
After license

Yes
Yes
No

Where to store it

Set-up time from trailer
Garage / trailer
10 min

Local instructors do not rent gear. The large schools in Florida do, at least during training.

For instruction and demo flights, see our Instructors page.