Posted on Friday 06 September 2013

This month sees the inaugural FAI World Paramotor Slalom Championships that takes place in France between 09 to 15 September. There are two sky racer pilots attending from Team Parajet - Phil Jennings & Ric Womersley - alongside Parajet Dealer Mark Morgan all of whom will be representing the UK at the event. Interestingly, the championship is the first time the participants will be allocated official world rankings which is testament to the rapidly growing nature of the sport.

The three sky racer pilots will be flying the Parajet Zenith and taking part in the slalom paramotoring task which consists of skilfully manoeuvring around giant inflatable pylons. The sky racer pilots fly just meters above the ground at speeds of up to 70km/h as they skim, soar and perform tricks with incredible daring accuracy. Each sky racer must fly a defined aerial race course at low altitude. The track is defined by the layout of the giant 12 meter high pylons on every corner. Very much like the now famous Red Bull Air Race.

Parajet Team pilot Phil Jennings has shown great form this season finishing second at the British Paramotor Open and 3rd overall in the British League. Fellow Parajet Team pilot Ric Womersley who began competition flying in 2009 has brought an aggresive style to the team and has shown promise throughout the season and will be one to watch at this event - a great start to Ric’s first year as a Parajet team pilot.

Everyone at Parajet HQ would like to wish all three pilots the very best of luck!!