Skydiving Canopy vs. Paraglider

[DoggyD 0]

Is it possible/a good idea to use a larger skydiving canopy for a Paramotor, instead of a Paraglider?

[Pobrause 6]

No

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[billvon 2,435]

>Is it possible/a good idea to use a larger skydiving canopy for a Paramotor, instead of a Paraglider?

Possible? Yes. Practical? No. In general, it's better to use the right tool for the job.

[DrDom 0]

DoggyD

Is it possible/a good idea to use a larger skydiving canopy for a Paramotor, instead of a Paraglider?

No it absolutely is NOT.
First off, paragliders are highly efficient (mine is 9:1), has a completely different aspect ratio, handling characteristics, and is designed to glide not descend.

There is a vehicle known as a Powered Parachute (PPC) which should not be confused with a Powered Paraglider (PPG) which I prefer to call a Paramotor since its not as sound-alike with a PPC.

PPC's use low efficiency parachutes and thus require MUCH larger motors. MUCH. To the point they are no longer ultralights and are actually Light Sport Aircraft. They require a tail number, registration, a license (at least LSA with an endorsement).

a PPG and PPC are as different as a parachute and a paraglider in unpowered form. Don't go and try to thermal your 'chute ;)

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