At Ozark Paramotor, we are more than just a flight school; we are your pathway to transforming aviation aspirations into reality. Envision yourself in the morning fog, the sun rising, a glider in your pasture, a motor on your back, ready for flight. Say goodbye to licenses, medicals, and insurance worries – it’s the freedom of floating in a flying lawn chair, soaring like a superhero without the need for tights.
Nestled in Buffalo, Missouri, Ozark Paramotor, established in 2023 by Josh Perry, a seasoned instructor, brings the thrill of paramotoring to the heart of the Ozarks. Located just 1.5 hours south of Kansas City, Missouri, and 45 minutes north of Springfield, Ozark Paramotor is dedicated to sharing the joy of foot-launched paramotoring. With Josh’s expertise and passion for the sport, our school ensures every student takes flight with confidence and skill. Join us at Ozark Paramotor – where we not only provide paramotor training, but also open the door to a realm of adventure and unmatched freedom, one exhilarating flight at a time.
Our cutting-edge courses are tailored to transform you into a skilled and successful paramotor pilot. Our USPPA curriculum will empower you to conquer every component before orchestrating a flawless takeoff on your exhilarating first flight. Elevate your ambitions with us and soar to new heights! Training includes paramotor knowledge, FAA regulations including airspace, weather, two-stroke engine maintenance, kiting practice, and more! Once you complete our training class, you will leave with your USPPA PPG2 certification.
Our hybrid training consists of a flexible teaching style to fit your schedule. We take on no more than two students at a time, so your training is hand-tailored to you and your schedule while following the USPPA curriculum. Most students will be flying within 10 days, weather permitting.
Training will consist of the following:
Paramotors come in two flavors. Foot launch, and wheel launch. Both types of paramotors feature powerful two-stroke engines that spin a large carbon fiber propeller pushing you forward with a paragliding wing over your head. Paramotors are made from a variety of materials including aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and carbon fiber with each material having its own unique characteristics. Titanium is most common for its strength, durability, and ease of repair. Operating under FAA FAR103 guidelines, you are allowed to carry 5 gallons of fuel, giving you approximately 2.5 hours of uninterrupted airborne exploration.
Your training will be completed on top-of-the-line Limitless Paramotors with either an Ozone Mojo Pwr2 or an Ozone Spyder wing.
Most paramotors come with your standard pull start.
However, some of the more expensive units have electric start.
The harness is your cockpit. It's like sitting in a
lawnchair. It consists of two leg straps,
a belly strap, and a chest strap.
Paramotor frames come in a variety of
materials and finishes.
The most popular being titanium for its
strength, durability, and ease of repair.
Squeeze the throttle to climb up to 700 feet per minute!
Climb legally all the way to 18,000 feet!!
Propellers or Props, come in a variety
of sizes and materials including wood
and carbon fiber.
It puts the motor in Paramotor! The motor
is responsible for making you climb;
increasing your altitude with the squeeze
of the throttle.
Under FAR103 guidelines, you can carry a
maximum of 5 gallons of fuel. This
allows for flight times exceeding two hours.
A paramotor is designated as a flying vehicle according to the FAA. It consists of a motor and a propeller that is mounted on your back, along with a paragliding wing or “parachute” that becomes inflated above your head when you run forward. When you add gas, the propeller produces thrust powering you forward and into the air.
Paramotor training can vary anywhere from $2,500 to $3,750. Equipment can range from $7,900 to $13,000.
There are currently no age requirements to fly ultralight paramotors under FAA FAR103. Ozark Paramotor does require you to be at least 16 years of age.
You can legally fly in class, B, C, and D, airspace WITH permission from air traffic control. You can fly under 18,000ft in class G airspace without permission. You cannot fly over people, crowds, or congested areas. And no, there is no pilots license needed to fly ultralight paramotors.
Learning to fly paramotors is very dependent on the weather. We book two solid weeks for training, but if weather is great and the student is learning quickly – flying can happen in as quick as 7 days. We would never recommend self training, as you simply don’t know what you don’t know. And after all, this is an extreme sport.
Paramotors can average between 20mph and 45mph. They cannot exceed 55knots according to FAA FAR103 guidelines which is 63mph. The motor does not make you go fast, it is the shape and the design of the wing that sets your speed. With wind, this will increase your ground speed.
In a paramotor, in class G you can go as high as 18,000ft.
Paramotors can legally carry 5 gallons of fuel, this is good for about 2.5 to 3 hours of flight time. Bigger motors will burn fuel quicker than smaller motors.
Flying paramotors is very dependent on the weather. You want a nice, calm, sunny, warm day to go fly with light wind.
During mid afternoon, the sun is warming the ground and the heat releases into thermals. This makes the air VERY bumpy during the afternoon, so we recommend you fly at sunrise for a few hours, and 2 to 3 hours before sunset.
A paramotor can weigh between 47lbs, and 105lbs on the higher end units with water cooling.
In order to foot launch paramotors, you need to be physically fit. You cannot be a couch potato. There is no weight limit, but larger people will need larger motors, and larger wings which costs more. There are no height restrictions and the limitless paramotor is very adjustable. If you are taller than 7″ then we might have to figure something out.
You will be camping, or staying at a nearby hotel during your two week stay. During this time, you will want to bring with you to the airport comfortable clothes, a sweat towel, plenty of water, snacks, a pen and paper for notes, and a positive attitude. You are going to be busting your butt, standing in the sun, working out for 6 to 8 hours a day. It is brutal!
These motors are two strokes, just like the one on your weed whacker. They will die, and quit, even while you are flying. If the motor quits, you will simply glide to the ground and land on your feet. You prepare for this by always thinking about where a safe place to land will be while you’re flying. You do not want to land next to an interstate, or a body of water.
Flying ultralight paramotors under FAA FAR103 only allows for a single occupant. Legally, you are only allowed to carry a passenger as an instructor.
Unfortunately, due to us operating at a public use airport we have to carry a strict insurance policy that does not allow us to train you on outside equipment. However, you can be assured your training will be on the top-of-the-line Limitless Paramotor with a titanium frame and the epic Vittorazi Moster 185 engine!
Fill out the form below and Josh will contact you as soon as he can. Or call (417) 589-5055
Monday – 3pm to 9pm
Tuesday – 3pm to 9pm
Wedesday – 3pm to 9pm
Thursday – 3pm to 9pm
Friday – 3pm to 9pm
Sat/Sun – Sunrise to Sunset
Preferred Payments: Cash, Check, Cashier’s Check, Money Order
Credit Card Payments incur a 4% processing fee
ACH Transfers 1%
*Josh Perry is currently working through his USPPA ratings and will be training in an official capacity soon.
