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The Paramotor Podcast

Anthony Vella

"Paramotors are the most coolest flying machine ever!" -The Wright Brothers

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02:07:23

Why Join the USPPA? Unlocking the Benefits with...

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2025/02/15

Welcome to another exhilarating episode of The Paramotor Podcast! Today, we sit down with Alexis Quintana—president of the United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA), accomplished paragliding pilot, and team pilot for the Airythmia paramotor flight demonstration team. In this conversation, we dive deep into one burning question: Why should someone join the USPPA? While skydivers and hang gliding/paragliding pilots must maintain memberships to access coveted flying locations and ensure

01:21:39

Kit Patterson

The Paramotor Podcast ·

2025/02/05

Kit shares his unique life story and upbringing, giving insight into what led him to paramotoring. The conversation covers his journey into the sport, including paramotor training, skill progression, motor preferences, and his personal experiences with accidents and setbacks. Kit opens up about the difficult decision to quit flying, and the even more inspiring story of how he found his way back to the skies. Tune in for an honest and engaging discussion on perseverance, passion, and the thrill of

42:31

Tucker Gott and Travis Burns (Part 1)

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2025/01/19

Please consider becoming a supporter of The Paramotor Podcast! CLICK HERE! Join me, Travis Burns, and Tucker Gott as we delve into the high-stakes world of paramotoring in Part 1 of this epic podcast! We tackle the risk vs. reward of flying, dissect the details of my recent paramotor crash, and take a deep dive into Travis Burns' journey and expertise in the sport. Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or just curious about powered paragliding, you won’t want to miss the insights, stories, and tips we

01:33:03

Electric Paramotors — Pro's and Con's

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2024/06/02

Electric paramotors are unquestionably bad ass! I consider myself very fortunate to have recorded this episode with Paul Whitehead, the owner and founder of OpenPPG. The number one electric Paramotor industry is the SP140. Truth be told, I've spent a lot of time considering getting one of them, but I figured I would reach out to Paul to get a deep dive on the pros and cons of his creation. One of the great things about Paul is that he doesn't pretend as though his ePPG is perfect. That said, he's

01:09:15

Parajet Paramotors with Ben Smith

The Paramotor Podcast ·

2023/07/09

Ben Smith shares what it's like working at Parajet.

40:46

Homemade Electric Paramotor (with Peter Sripol)

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2023/05/05

The incredibly successful aviation YouTuber, Peter Sripol, joined me on The Paramotor Podcast to chat about learning to fly and his incredibly unique electric ducted paramotor. Check out Peter's YouTube Channel! This episode was recorded in person in Wauchula, Florida where I camped out on the small airports grass field under the stars. It was an awesome experience. Thank you all so much for supporting the show! Click Here to become a supporter of The Paramotor Podcast (SQUADRON MEMBER)

01:13:19

Trevor Steele

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2023/04/11

Super Trevor hangs out with Clint and Anthony to share a juicy story on coming up in the sport with Super Dell Schanze! He says, "you were either with him or against him," and that now he is a sworn enemy. Drama aside, Trevor has grown into a very talented pilot who is building a school of his own that takes the good and avoids the bad attributes that he learned from Super Training. IN OTHER NEWS: Thank you for your patience in getting this episode out to all of you. Our dearly loved friend, Lee

01:23:01

Adam and his AMAZING Flying Adventures!

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2023/03/28

Adam drove far off the beaten path and into total isolation. All he took was his paramotor and some survial equipment... and a lot of other awesome toys! CLICK HERE to become a supporter of The Paramotor Podcast. You can check out some of Adam's incredible videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@adam-newbloom Our combined monthly income for The Paramotor Podcast is currently at $43. The monthly cost to produce the show is over $100. Thank you to our amazing supporters: Kurt Moore Clark Kulper Laurens

01:07:01

The Fear of Flying Paramotors

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2023/03/21

Justin Dossey shares how a childhood experience of witnessing an aviation related death created a mental hurdle to becoming a paramotor pilot. SUPPORT THE SHOW CLICK HERE to become a Patron (early access to episodes) Leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or another podcasting listening platform Fill out our listener feedback form CLICK HERE Share an episode you enjoyed on your social media pages SUBSCRIBE TO THE PARAMOTOR PODCAST Go to www.TheParamotorPodcast.com and, in the subscribe

01:12:57

Risking Life and Limb to Keep You Happy on your Birthday

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2023/03/08

Waz, a higher-up in the indoor skydiving world, tells me that iFly will risk their staffs life and limbs to keep you happy on your birthday. The list of injuries he's sustained over 2 decades of skydiving and paramotoring is extensive, and his recollection of the events will having you laughing out loud. Anthony and Waz discuss the similarities between skydiving and paramotoring. Here are the links to the references made in this episode: WazzyCircus Radio episode with George Nisson, the wartime

43:31

Special Edition: The United States Powered...

The Paramotor Podcast ·

2023/02/28

The United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA) is the most recognized governing body for the paramotoring community. I journeyed far off into the middle of nowhere to have a discussion with Noah Rasheta, president of the USPPA, on the purpose and future of the organization. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron. Please click on the link to get started: Click Here to Become a Patron of The Paramotor Podcast

01:11:23

Paramotor Instruction: "How Students Get Maimed and...

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2021/12/30

Jeff Goin steps down as President of the USPPA (United States Powered Paragliding Association), passing off the reins to Noah Rasheta. SUPPORT: Help me fund the show by becoming a Patron. I pay hundreds of dollars every year to keep the podcast on the air. On top of that, there is thousands in recording equipment, software, and licensing to make it all happen. If you have the means, please visit https://www.patreon.com/anthonyvella

47:11

ACRO, Propeller Amputations, and More (with Oscar...

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2021/12/18

The very talented young paramotor instructor from England walks me through how to perform a SAT (spiraling backwards) but encourages people to seek proper training at an SIV clinic! Through trial and error, Oscar has learned a lot. SUPPORT: Help me fund the show by becoming a Patron. I pay hundreds of dollars every year to keep the podcast on the air. On top of that, there is thousands in recording equipment, software, and licensing to make it all happen. If you have the means, please visit

01:02:37

DELTA WINGS (with Giles Fowler) "They're Not Better,...

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2021/12/18

Nope! This isn't a paramotor, but it's similar. Giles Fowler has stepped off from powered paragliders and into the world of flying powered delta wings (think hang gliders)! "They're not better, just different." Admittedly, I would love to try out one of these flying contraptions. How about you? SUPPORT: Help me fund the show by becoming a Patron. I pay hundreds of dollars every year to keep the podcast on the air. On top of that, there is thousands in recording equipment, software, and licensing to

59:31

Ryan Southwell: The Greatest Adventure Videographer...

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2021/12/18

No one has ever produced more stunning footage of paramotors, nor has anyone created so an emotional response from the viewers. He has withnessed a lot (crashes, death, and glory), and weighs in on the risk and reward of flying paramotors. SUPPORT: Help me fund the show by becoming a Patron. I pay hundreds of dollars every year to keep the podcast on the air. On top of that, there is thousands in recording equipment, software, and licensing to make it all happen. If you have the means, please visit

59:24

(Calm, Cool, and Collected) Paramotor Instructor and...

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2021/12/18

Travis Burns is top instructor in paramotoring. He also loves Tom Cruise...yeah. I love this episode of The Paramotor Podcast. He's also the US importer for Fly Products, who we've had on the show before, and breaks down the lineup of trikes and footlaunch units that they offer. Most importantly, he dives into the philosophy of teaching people how to fly; It's incredible! SUPPORT: Help me fund the show by becoming a Patron. I pay hundreds of dollars every year to keep the podcast on the air. On top

01:00:43

Trike Paramotors (with FLY PRODUCTS!)

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2020/12/13

Trikes are better in many ways! But there are some disadvantages as well. In this episode, I am joined by my Swedish friend, Navid Saleki, who fills me in on all of the things that I should consider when it comes to flying trikes! For more informations on the line up that Fly Products has to offer, check out their website: http://www.flyproducts.com/eng If you would like to support me with the financial expenses that come with producing The Paramotor Podcast, please check out my Patreon. You can

01:06:23

Mad Scientist (Understanding Paragliding Flight with...

The Paramotor Podcast ·

2020/10/27

André Bandarra and Gemma B are paragliding and paramotor pilots from Portugal. Thousands of people are subscribed to their channel on YouTube; André is an inventor with a very interesting mind, and Gemma is a kind and relatable person who keeps the content inviting! The focused discussion of this podcast episode is a virtual program that André and Gemma are developing on ways to improve ground handling. Tune in to find out if this is something that may help you become a safer pilot. As usual, Bryan

01:00:08

4-Strokes Paramotor Engines (Why they're better/Why...

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2020/08/07

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01:45:28

Ozone Paragliders: The Leader in Paramotor Wing Sales

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2020/06/19

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