Can you paraglide over London?
To fly or learn to fly a paraglide in London would not be permitted as it is a built up area. Heathrow Airport to the west along with Luton and Stanstead to the North, all have large exclusion zones. Paragliding course at North London is the best option for the brave hearts who want to learn how to do it by themselves. As almost all of the paragliding sites in England and Wales are on private land, legal access is only possible according to the rules of the landowner. In most cases the landowners grant permission to a club, and any flying is undertaken as a guest of the club.In the UK, you do not require a license to fly a Paramotor as they are deregulated under the Air Navigation Order. However you must still obey the Air Law regulations in order to remain legal, all of which is covered during your SkySchool Paramotor course.
What is the 500ft rule for paramotoring?
Except when necessary for take-off or landing, you must not to fly closer than 500 ft from any person, vessel, vehicle or structure2. The standard flight is 500 feet of line. On average a 500 foot towline will put you 300 feet up in the air. It is possible to see the curvature of the earth on any flight with the right wind, ocean condition, boat traffic and other factors.