How high can paramotors fly? Can you fly to Mt. Everest?

The most common question about paramotoring by people who see it for the first time is how high can it fly.
Maybe you have seen a paramotor flying on the beach. Maybe you have seen a video of Tucker landing at the McDonald's... Anyway if you have just discovered the existence of this sport you probably have lot of questions. We are here to give you answers.
By no means is this series intended to substitute training. We are here to satiate your hunger for information and leave you hungry for more. Please check our youtube channel for more useful sources:
1. Learn everything about paramotor geometry and design
• Insights Into Paramoto...
2. Find inspiration in our paramotor adventure videos
• SCOUT Paramotor Advent...
3. Become a smarter pilot by learning from our experiments
• Smarter Pilot
Decided that paramotoring is for you? Start with training. Although in some countries a license may bit be required, you certainly want to be safe in the air. Get proper training and build a skill for life.
At SCOUT paramotors we build paramotors and paragliding gear. We do not teach but we would gladly help you to find good reliable and trustworthy instructor.
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[@JohnUllrey]

I love your educational videos, you are a great ambassador for the sport.

[@chrismineburg1163]

Thanks for all you do for the sport, you're a valued asset, I couldn't have built my frames without you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

[@SCOUTaviation]

Glad to help

[@yuvrajarora9359]

great video as well as first to comment

[@PPGMatt]

Great video, Thank you!

[@santhoshktm]

Thank you so much for the details

[@gringosteve3021]

Great video! Can't wait for more!

[@chrismineburg1163]

True.

[@Matrix-tz5yc]

Thanks amazing tips. Do you have website that shows where can you fly and where cannot. Or must be above or less. Im in UK

[@michroz]

Besides the engine and the wing you might want to think about your lovely self at altitude. Normally there is quite a bit colder even at allowed altitude even in sommer, so you need to dress so well you look very funny on the ground. Also you might need some oxygen for the record flights.

[@terrysullivan1992]

Good video, but I don't think you answered the question of "how high can a paramotor rig fly" ?

[@lancedooley7558]

I've been wanting to do this ever since I saw Tucker Gott. I want a Scout Carbon frame with a Vitorazi engine. Right now I'm currently over 225lbs so I can't do it.

[@SCOUTaviation]

225 lbs is not a problem. I am 200 and took tandem passengers

[@steffwo]

The Bear Grylls Mt.Everest flight was a fake TV production.

[@xsessivmc]

Can I ask, do you require oxygen for yourself when flying above 10,000 feet?

[@SCOUTaviation]

Not at all. Flying is not much physical activity. As much as playing chess:-)

[@xsessivmc]

@@SCOUTaviation Thanks but don't we need oxygen above 10,000 feet? Isn't that why planes that fly above 10k feet require oxygen? How high do you have to be before you require oxygen, thanks for the answers, super interesting!