The pilot's license:

The last formality before freedom

Paragliding and paramotor certificates are broken down into a theoretical exam and a practical exam. It can be issued in Lorraine (Moselle, Vosges du Nord, Meurthe et Moselle, Meuse) or elsewhere in France.

Brevet Parapente Paramoteur


Paragliding patent:

In France, the paragliding certificate is not compulsory. However, it can be useful if you want to register for competitions.

Theoretical exam

It was organized every year on the third Thursday of November by the MosAiles club. To register, just click here...

Since 2018, pilots wishing to fly in pairs with their paraglider tend to pass the "Paramotor passenger transport" qualification which automatically authorizes them to fly in tandem with and without an engine.

Brevet théorique parapente

The practical exam

It can take place during a paragliding refresher course in collaboration with an instructor from another school.

In most cases, count around fifteen training sessions (5 introductory sessions + 10 improvement sessions) and some personal training.
A patent can cost you between € 50 and € 1,500.

Inscription brevet pratique parapente

Paramotor patent:

The paramotor certificate is compulsory to fly over French territory. It is issued to French, Belgian, Luxembourg pilots or from other EU countries.

The paramotor "passenger carrying" qualification also allows you to be insured when you are flying two people with a paraglider.

Theoretical exam

A theoretical session of the Paramotor pilot's license is organized approximately every month by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation. It is the MosAiles school which establishes your registration file.

The exam takes the form of multiple choice questions (40 questions), dealing with aerology, human factors, equipment, navigation, altimetry and regulations. These questions are common to all ULM classes. It takes thirty correct answers to obtain this first part of the paramotor certificate.

Mosailes school will help you prepare for this ordeal, through courses and advice throughout your training.

Brevet théorique parapente

The practical exam

This second part of the paramotor certificate is issued by the MosAiles school instructor. It can take place in one session (pontcuel evaluation exam) or in continuous assessment (during a refresher course).

In most cases, count around fifteen training sessions (5 initiation sessions + 10 improvement sessions) for sufficient mastery of the sail, the engine and the environment in which you are going to fly.
A patent can cost you between € 50 and € 1,290. Do not hesitate to call the school for further information..

MosAiles is the first French paramotor school certified by the French ULM Federation (FFPLUM). Thanks to this label, a grant of 400 € can be obtained by people who receive their patent before their 25 years old.

Brevet pratique Paramoteur

Paramotor patent for paraglider

A two-day accelerated training course is planned for experienced paraglider pilots (view additional information by clicking here...

A patent can cost you between € 50 and € 1,500. Do not hesitate to call the school for further information.

Brevet paramoteur pour parapentiste

Paramotor Instructor Certificate:

The paramotor instructor's license is compulsory to teach paramotor and to issue pilots' licenses.

Are you an experienced paramotor pilot and want to teach your passion? Do not hesitate to get your paramotor instructor certificate!

The instructor training follows a protocol approved by the French Federation of ULM (FFPLUM). Allow around a hundred hours of training which will provide you with the theoretical and practical fluency necessary for the training of future paramotor pilots, for risk assessment as well as for the human factors associated with our discipline.

At the end of your internship and a final exam in front of an independent examiner, you will be able to teach paramotor practice.

Being patented for over a year and having a paramotor "passenger carry" qualification is a big plus.


The training takes place in four stages

  1. An evaluation
  2. Initial training
  3. Training under the status of a trainee instructor
  4. A final exam