Paramotor

Penney and Associates: What Is Paramotoring, and How Safe is It?

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Friday, September 17, 2021

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Frederick Penney, managing partner of Penney and Associates Injury Lawyers , and co-author Jesse Zalasky discuss the pros and cons of paramotoring.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Frederick Penney, managing partner of Penney and Associates Injury Lawyers , and co-author Jesse Zalasky discuss the pros and cons of paramotoring.
  • A propeller, typically powered by a small two-stroke engine, is strapped to the back of the pilot.
  • To take off, the pilot gets a running start, then gives the paramotor some gas via a hand-held throttle to gain lift.
  • One of the most interesting aspects of paramotoring is that it is not regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) .