I've had a go Paragliding, but not with the big fan strapped to my back. It's excellent fun! The motor bit looks even more fun!
Only one thing:-
The weather in this country.
Out of five trips to Wales I managed one day of flying. Top of hill to bottom of hill, gather up wing and walk back to top
There was either too much wind or not enough wind or the wind was in the wrong direction. Quite frustrating.
My cousin went out to France and learnt in the Alps. Said it was fantastic. I have to say though it was the weather frustrations that started me thinking about the PPL. However if you're exceedingly patient, once you've got your own kit, if the weathers right you can bimble off on your way back from work!
I may be corrected, but I think you can fly a Paramotor from anywhere with the landowners consent?!?
Pilgrim,
I think Sky Dragons may have stopped training. There is one called Paraventure that still do training, but I've never tried them.They have a very informative web site:-
Paraventure
F - Wyg