How to prepare your Parajet Maverick for Travel

One of the great things about the Parajet Maverick is it's transportability. This film explains how to prepare your Paramotor for travel so you can take it with you and make the most of this fantastic sport around the world. See below for a step by step process:
The day before you plan to travel:
1. Drain all fuel, run the engine until it dies, disconnect the fuel line and clean the engine
2. Remove the fuel filter from the fuel tank using a coat hanger to hook the fuel line
3. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head
4. Remove the air filter from the carburettor
5. Remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank
6. Allow the engine to ventilate and any remaining fuel to evaporate over night
The day you plan to travel:
1. Plug and seal the cylinder head, fuel line and exhaust outlet
2. Place a tumble dryer sheet between the air filter and carburettor
3. Place spark plug, fuel line and fuel filter in a sealed bag and transport them separately
4. Remove the reserve parachute to reduce weight and transport it separately
5. Securely protect the Paramotor in the travel case and add some tumble dryer sheets.
Don't forget to check the airlines rules and regulations. Most airlines allow you to travel with up to 32kgs if you pay for excess luggage. The US can be very difficult due to the TSA's strict rules so consider shipping with UPS instead. If travelling with an electric start do not travel with the battery. When checking in mention that it's Sports Equipment for Paragliding!
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[@istanbulparamotor7615]

Thank you so much Alex Ledger...

[@DansEscapades]

A ge uinly brilliant video! Iv been wanting to take mine abroad for a while! Loads of people say it's too difficult to take them on aircraft. Do you have a go to airline? Cheers Dan

[@Matrix-tz5yc]

nice thanks. the main problem is the cost for the taking the paramotor abroad! extra luguage Probally costs more then a flight cost!

[@turkeyphant]

Where do you get the red caps from and how do you remove the fuel tank?

[@mhoward181]

Hi. I’m currently looking at the maverick or zenith. Why would you choose a maverick over a zenith if u intend to travel? I’d love to know the pro and cons. Thanks

[@SkySchool]

The Maverick is a more modern paramotor than the Zenith, which has been around for around 10 years now. The Maverick is made out of Titanium which makes it lighter and stronger than the Zenith, which is made out of Aluminium. They are both designed for travel and can therefore be broken down fairly easily but the Maverick has a purpose built travel case and a better netting system which doesn’t have any snag points. They can both be fitted with the Vittorazi Moster 185+ engine which is the best on the market at the moment. Hope that helps.

[@mhoward181]

@@SkySchool that’s great thank you. Iv also only just realised how heavy the zenith is. Think il choose the maverick. Thank you.

[@SkySchool]

@@mhoward181 no worries. If you want a quote you know where to come! We also help run in and set up the paramotor as part of the deal.

[@VictorVictor-hq7ui]

It's ok covering everything with nice smelling wipes to hide the smell of petrol, but the fire risk still remains.

[@SkySchool]

That risk is considerably reduced when you remove all traces of fuel and allow the paramotor to breath for 24 hours

[@markchick1]

Great video No fire risk if no source of ignition or fuel. Spark plug removed, fuel removed. See Dangerous goods Table 2.3.A Subsection 2.3 IATA Third paragraph from the bottom Allows for internal combustion or fuel cell engines to be carried in checkin baggage. Provided it meets the regs mostly no fuel or source of ignition. .. But as Alex says I would stay away from mentioning its an engine just creates complication but take a copy of the regs if it goes that far you have it as ref for discussion One thing I do is put plastic bag or two in the fuel tank leaving the top of the bag over the opening of the tank and put the fuel cap on. This helps stop any fuel smell getting out. But up to you

[@thomasnappo6309]

They Throw Luggage around like a hot potatoes...could you not rent one at your destination.???