To what altitude can a paramotor climb?
A. To the maximum height at which the motor will function, that is to say several thousand feet. A 2-stroke combustion engine gives out less power at higher altitudes – when the motor gives out less power, the thrust from the unit is less, and the climb rate decreases. When the climb rate is nil, with the engine just allowing you to maintain level flight, you have reached your maximum height. It is worth knowing that a PPG has already passed over Mont Blanc at 15.300 ft. At the moment the officially recognized height record is 10.000 ft. This kind of height gain is mostly of academic interest; although one thing is certain – it is very pleasant to cruise at about 500 or 600 ft visiting different areas. This is a reasonable altitude to give a good safety margin and allow you to maneuver to choose an appropriate landing area.
