Welcome to Powered ParaSports
	Welcome to the exciting recreational activity of Powered Paragliding, also referred to as PPG, or Paramotoring. Flying a powered paraglider is undoubtedly the ultimate in ultralight sport aviation; not only in terms of simplicity, and freedom, but also in terms of the extremely enjoyable physical and visual sensations experienced during self controlled, solo flight. Powered Paragliding makes the type of flight that so many people have dreamed about attainable. Leave your fantasies of flight on the ground. The sky is not a limit. "Slip the surly bonds of earth" and come join the rapidly growing group of paramotor pilots. Fly a PPG. Literally soar freely with the birds, and enjoy the experience of flying.
Powered ParaSports is based near Sacramento, in beautiful Northern California, which offers excellent weather for flying as well as a wide variety of landscapes to enjoy, from the "bird's eye view" of a paramotor. Imagine yourself soaring in the open air, over the rolling foothills of the California Gold Country, over vineyards, and over the broad, open farmland of the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Valleys; then actually put your fantasies into action by flying a powered paraglider with Powered ParaSports. Please be sure to view the Powered ParaSports Common Questions page for complete answers to the Top Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions concerning Powered Paragliding.
"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

	The Ultimate in Ultralight  Aviation      Discover your passion !

Introduction to Powered ParaSports Professional Services- Powered ParaSports enthusiastically provides comprehensive, professional, fully certified powered paragliding (PPG) and powered parachute (PPC) flight instruction and offers top quality powered paragliding and powered parachute equipment and accessories for sale. Ongoing post sale support is provided for equipment that you purchase from Powered ParaSports. Powered ParaSports provides ongoing educational support even following your completion of the formal instructional course. We provide limited mechanical services for PPG equipment. Our expertise is providing excellent service with "attention to detail", conveying knowledge, and sharing  "lessons learned" from our vast experience. We are here to be of service to you.

FAA, EAA, and ASC Certified Instruction- Powered ParaSports’ professional instructor, Steve Clyatt, has been a FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certified pilot for over 35 years (since 1971) and he has accumulated over 12,000 hours of flight time. Steve: maintains a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor (CFII) rating with airplane and powered parachute category privileges, is a current Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Ultralight Flight Instructor (UFI) for Powered Paragliding (PPG), is a current Aero Sports Connection (ASC) Basic Flight Instructor (BFI) for PPG, and; has a  P-3 rating for paragliding from the United States Hang Gliding Association (USHGA), has over 34 years of experience in providing safe, certified, flight instruction. Furthermore Steve maintains a current FAA Airline Transport Pilot rating (ATP) for multi-engine aircraft (including a Boeing 777 type rating), and a current FAA Commercial rating for single engine aircraft.

Exceptionally High Quality Equipment

Powered ParaSports believes that, in aviation, of the utmost importance, is the utilization of high quality, well tested equipment..... your life depends on it. In keeping with that philosophy, Powered ParaSports has chosen to offer only equipment that has been recognized for its very high quality by the those organizations (DHV - a combined German and Swiss certification agency, AFNOR, formerly known as ACPULS, - a French certification agency, DULV - the German Ultralight Association, and EAA - the Experimental Aircraft Association) that are the authorities for setting the standards for powered paragliding equipment. Furthermore, as indicated by its popularity among powered paraglider pilots, the equipment that Powered ParaSports has chosen to offer has been recognized for its value and quality by the pilots involved in the sport of powered paragliding. When choosing powered paragliding equipment it is important to choose equipment that has a proven record and is widely utilized for powered paragliding indicating its suitability for powered paragliding. Properly sized equipment is very important as well. Do not purchase equipment without consulting a knowledgeable instructor.

	Paragliders- Swing Powerplay Paragliders Powered ParaSports is an Authorized Distributor for the Swing Powerplay Sting Paragliders. The Swing Powerplay Sting Paraglider was designed in response to the specific interests of powered paraglider pilots and thus it is particularly well suited as a powered paragliding wing. The Sting paragliders are certified not only by DHV for unpowered operations but also by DULV for powered operations. They have a very wide certified weight envelope and allow for the same paraglider to be utilized for both powered and unpowered operations. The Sting paraglider is equipped with trimmers to compensate for torque during powered operations. To accommodate various hook in points, the Sting is equipped risers that have multiple hook in points and control toggles that have multiple pulley locations.   Mac Para Technologies Paragliders Powered ParaSports is an Authorized Distributor for Mac Para Technologies Paragliders. Mac Para Paragliders are renowned in the PPG community for their ease of inflation and their responsiveness. Four Mac Para Technologies paragliders are very popular with powered paraglider pilots. They are the Muse II, the Eden III, the Spice, and the Pasha II. These wings are equipped with trimmers which make them particularly well suited for PPG use. Please see the Mac Para Technologies Paragliders page for more information on these paragliders.   Paramania Paragliders Powered ParaSports is an Authorized Distributor for Paramania Paragliders. Paramania paragliders are known for their reflex design which automatically stabilizes the position of the wing in turbulent conditions and enables the wings to have a huge speed range between their slowest flying speed and their fastest flying speed. Paramania offers the Action paraglider, the Revolution paraglider and the new Action GT paraglider. The Paramania paragliders are specially designed for powered paragliding. The Paramania paragliders are equipped with trimmers to address the torque issues associated with powered paragliding. Please see the Paramania Paragliders page for more information on the Action paraglider and the Revolution paraglider.   Advance Paragliders Powered ParaSports is an Authorized Distributor for Advance Paragliders. Advance paragliders are top of the line wings and are used by the champions. The Advance Bi-Beta 3 is ideally suited for heavier powered paraglider pilots that need the additional "lift" capabilities of a tandem wing. If you are interested in safety, very high stability, exceptional quality, and durability in a wing, an Advance paraglider will suit you well.   APCO Aviation Paragliders Powered ParaSports is an Authorized Distributor for APCO Aviation Paragliders. APCO Aviation has in the business of manufacturing flying equipment for over 25 years. APCO utilizes a unique material in the construction of their paragliders that makes them extremely durable. Due to this quality, APCO offers a unique 3 year/250 hour warranty on their paragliders. APCO has just introduced a new paraglider, the APCO Thrust, which is specifically designed for powered paragliding to their line of paragliders.   Other Paragliders Powered ParaSports can attain new and used paragliders of other makes upon request.
	Paramotors and Trikes-   Fly Products Paramotors and Trikes Powered ParaSports is an Authorized Distributor for Fly Products Paramotors and the Fly Products Flash Paraglider Trike. Fly Products is well known as an innovative leader in the production of safe powered paraglider motors. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has recognized Fly Products' commitment to excellence by awarding Fly Products the first place award, in the category of paramotors, for the last two consecutive years. Upon a close comparison of various paramotor brands, you will find that Fly Products Paramotors offer a number of desirable features that are not included with other brands. Please see: Outstanding features incorporated into Fly Products Paramotors   Other Paramotors Powered ParaSports can attain new and used paramotors of other makes upon request.
	Accessories-   Powered ParaSports is a distributor for a variety of high quality accessories utilized in powered paragliding.

While always maintaining safety as its uncompromised, top priority, Powered ParaSports is committed to: introducing others to the incredible freedom and thrill of Powered Paragliding flight, assisting those, that have the desire to become a safe ultralight pilot, to fulfill their objective.

Powered ParaSports believes that "if it is worth doing, it is worth doing it right". Operating under that principle, Powered ParaSports is committed to: Providing the best powered paragliding equipment available for sale, Filling a need by providing an exceptionally comprehensive and pleasurable Powered Paragliding training curriculum and experience.