It took several years to perfect the design of the very first aircraft that can actually fly.
While aviation technology had gone so advanced since the success of the Wright brothers, the dream of many people to own and fly an aircraft had been elusive.
But this is slowly becoming a reality now, thanks to an aircraft called motorized paraglider.
  Otherwise known as powered paraglider, a motorized paraglider is composed of a motor worn by the pilot which is attached to a paraglider wing.
In this article, you will find out three reasons why flying is now just within everyone's reach with the help of this aircraft.
1.
It is very affordable With just under 2000 bucks, you can now own a motorized paraglider and set it up yourself as they usually come in a package that include blueprints to help you understand the plans.
Other powered paragliders actually cost about 9000 bucks but design innovation and the use of inexpensive materials made it possible for other companies to build the aircraft at a minimal cost.
If you're a novice, there will be additional costs like getting flying lessons from a school.
But once you learn how to fly, you will only have to worry about the fuel.
Setting up the motorized paraglider for the first time will also require some welding which usually cost around 40 bucks.
2.
Building the aircraft and flying is quick and easy Others claim that they can build the aircraft in less than 40 hours.
While the speed at which one can build may vary, you can certainly refer to the package provided by the company and contact them when you get stuck at something.
Aside from a welding rod, you will need only simple hand tools to build the motorized paraglider.
To fly the aircraft, you don't really have to learn all the physics behind it.
How long you will learn how to fly depends on the school you will go to.
Some schools can teach you in 2 days while others will take up to 8 days.
These schools will teach you how to operate the motorized paraglider in just 2 to 10 steps.
3.
Anyone can fly Yes, virtually anyone can fly a motorized paraglider regardless of weight, age and other factors.
Companies have noted pilots as young as 12 and as old as 72.
They have also seen pilots weighing 80 pounds to 346 pounds.
But why is this so? In the US and many other countries, motorized paragliders are regulated under very simple rules by the government.
There is no need to register the aircraft, get a license as a pilot and get an insurance to fly.