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Powered paragliding
Form of ultralight aviation / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Powered paragliding, also known as paramotoring or PPG, is a form of ultralight aviation where the pilot wears a back-pack motor (a paramotor) which provides enough thrust to take off using a paraglider. It can be launched in still air, and on level ground, by the pilot alone—no assistance is required.
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Highest governing body | Fédération Aéronautique Internationale |
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Characteristics | |
Contact | No |
Mixed-sex | Yes |
Type | Air sports |
Presence | |
Country or region | Worldwide |
Olympic | No |
World Games | 2017 |
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