Nobody enjoys finding out at the launch site that they cannot fly. The eligibility rules for tandem paramotoring are short and mostly common sense, but they are firm, and the final call is always made by the crew on site.
Rule 1: Weight
Fact: The typical passenger range is about 25 kg to 100 kg. This is not arbitrary gatekeeping — wing loading and take-off behaviour both depend on total weight, and the equipment has a certified range.
Explanation: If you are near either limit, say so when you book rather than on the day. Sometimes it can be accommodated with a different setup; sometimes it cannot.
Rule 2: Medical Conditions
Fact: People with severe heart conditions, epilepsy, or other serious medical issues should not fly, and should speak to a doctor before even booking. The same goes for recent surgery, uncontrolled blood pressure, and anything affecting balance or consciousness.
Explanation: The flight itself is not physically demanding, but it is loud, exposed, and you cannot step out of it.
Rule 3: Pregnancy
Fact: Not recommended. Ask the team before booking if you are unsure about your situation.
Rule 4: Alcohol And Substances
Fact: Do not fly under the influence. This is a hard rule and crews do check.
Explanation: If you are on a Goa trip where last night ran long, book an evening slot instead of a sunrise one.
Rule 5: Experience And Age
Fact: No flying experience or training is needed — that is the whole point of a tandem ride. Exact age rules can vary by package, so confirm on WhatsApp if you are booking for a child or an older family member.
Explanation: A briefing has to be understood and followed, which in practice sets a floor.
Rule 6: Clothing And What To Leave Behind
Fact: Comfortable clothes and closed footwear with some ankle support. Avoid anything loose or flapping — scarves, open jackets, dangling straps, long unsecured hair — because the propeller area is behind you and nothing loose belongs near it.
Explanation: Sunglasses and a strap for them are sensible; so is water, since the waiting-around part is often longer than the flying part.
Rule 7: The Honest Safety Framing
Fact: Tandem paramotoring is a joyride with a certified pilot in control, conducted only when conditions are suitable, with briefings, gear and pre-flight checks. It is not risk-free, and no honest operator will tell you it is.
Explanation: If you have a condition you are unsure about, ask your doctor first.
Conclusion: Check Before You Book, Not On The Day
The eligibility rules are short, technical and firm, and the final call always sits with the crew on site. Almost every disappointment here is avoidable: read the weight range, be honest about medical conditions, do not turn up hungover, and wear closed shoes. Ask the awkward question on WhatsApp before you pay rather than at the launch site.
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