Paramotor XC Data Analysis
Explore 1,684 powered paragliding takeoff areas worldwide. 11 years of Xcontest PPG data — where pilots fly XC with a paramotor. Only sites with ≥ 2 flights scoring ≥ 100 XContest points are shown.
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Dataset Overview
Global statistics from 11 years of PPG XC data (2014–2024).
Flights per year by points threshold
Pilot nationality per year (top 12)
Takeoff country per year (top 12)
Glider manufacturer per year (top 12)
Glider model per year (top 12)
Glider manufacturer and model breakdown
Interactive Takeoff Map
1,684 takeoff areas with at least 2 PPG XC flights ≥ 100 pts (2014–2024). Click any marker to view all flights from that site. Grey shade = avg flights/yr; circle size = avg XC pts; ring size = max XC pts.
Data: paramotors.xcontest.org · 2014–2024 · Flights ≥ 100 XC pts · 2 km + 4 km two-pass · ≥ 2 flights
Coordinates are auto-generated from flight records and may be approximate. Verify the site on the ground before visiting. No warranty.
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