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Powered paragliding or paramotoring, as it’s known in Europe, is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Due to its simplicity (no hangar, runway, or trailer needed) and surprisingly low cost, the freedom of flight is available to all.

A pilot quite simply straps on a 2 (or in some cases 4) stroke motor, launches a paragliding wing, runs and lifts off. After an hour or two of buzzing around at heights varying from 1 - 3000ft, you can touch down lightly either at the same take off point or another.

The beauty of powered paragliding is its portability. You can transport all of your equipment easily on a plane, in a car or even a tuk-tuk! This allows you to access varied flying sites throughout the country and the rest of the world.

Is it safe?

Powered paragliding is widely regarded as the safest form of aviation. Due to low speeds, the advancements in manufacturer’s equipment in the last five years, and because the pilot is in an incredibly safe position under a ‘parachute’, accidents are rare and mostly occur on the ground due to poor motor and wing handling. However, like any form of aviation there is an element of risk. Almost all reported accidents happen as a result of pilot error and not due to equipment malfunction. It is not recommended to fly without receiving training from a qualified instructor.

Is it legal?

Most countries including Cambodia have no license requirements for flying a paramotor. At present there are only a handful of pilots in Cambodia and we would like to protect the sport here. Consequently pilots should avoid controlled airspace such as airports and VIP residences, military installations, historical sites such as Angkor Wat, and flying over largely populated areas.