Flying Under Fabric with a Contraption on The Back

Flying Under the Fabric with a Contraption on the Back – A Guide to Getting into Powered Paragliding

Discover the exhilarating world of powered paragliding through the eyes of Mansoor Ali, a passionate pilot, drone expert, and self-taught electric paramotor builder. In this comprehensive guide, Mansoor shares his personal journey, from taking his very first paragliding flights to the moment he took off with a paramotor he built himself. Whether you’re just curious about the sport or already dreaming of soaring through the skies, this guide will provide the knowledge, motivation, and inspiration to help you make your flying dreams a reality.

Mansoor starts from the very basics—sharing his experience learning paragliding. You’ll learn the importance of professional training, kiting, and ground handling, as well as the skills you’ll need to master your glider. From there, he takes you through the steps to choosing between a foot-launch setup or a trike, explaining how each one works and the best options for different experience levels.

This guide isn’t just theory—it’s based on hard-earned personal experience. Mansoor covers the exciting, yet challenging, process of building his own electric paramotor. You’ll get firsthand insights into the benefits of electric over traditional gas-powered setups, including why it can be a cleaner, quieter, and ultimately more rewarding choice for pilots.

Inside the book, you'll learn:

• How to begin your journey with paragliding training, understanding your glider, and practicing on slopes.
• What it takes to transition from paragliding to powered paragliding, including tips on foot-launch and trike techniques.
• Why proper training, gear, and safety practices are critical to avoiding accidents and ensuring years of enjoyable flights.
• How to build or choose the right paramotor—whether it’s engine-powered or electric—and why electric paramotors might just be the future of this sport.
• Real-life advice from a pilot who overcame physical and financial challenges to become a confident, regular paramotor flyer.

With a mix of technical guidance, personal anecdotes, and genuine enthusiasm for the sport, Flying Under the Fabric with a Contraption on the Back is the perfect resource for anyone looking to get started in powered paragliding. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some paragliding experience, this guide will give you the confidence and tools to safely take to the skies with your own paramotor.

Take the leap and start your flying adventure today—because the sky isn’t the limit, it’s just the beginning!