After two years of extensive flying over the deserts of the Middle-East and the jungle of Africa (see photo gallery), I have found that the best product who has responded to my needs after a one month trial was the DK Whisper Plus with a Hathor Symphony glider.
DK Whisper PLUS 
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This is my workhorse and preferred paramotor.
Light and very well designed it had never failed for one year of intensive
flying.
I liked the following aspects of the engineering
:
Very comfortable harness and isolating the body against vibrations and fatigue. Material is strong and a special pocket is available for the radio. A foot bar and thick shoulder pads add more to the pilot position convenience.
Electric start is reliable and allows you 30 firings with the handy battery. I suggest to have 2 batteries.
The whole system is small and light to transport.
The control grip is very ergonomic and complete : cruise-control, tachometer and start/stop buttons are directly at fingertips.
During flight, the Torque Reaction Active Cancellation System (TRACS) provide a natural and stable trajectory.
The gyro procession is adapted by a very well constructed frame.
Carburetor settings are easy to make via accessible screws. All main engine components can be quickly verified and adjusted if needed.
A generous air filter cancel most of the dust at air intake.
A main power switch is reachable for more electric safety.
All parts are simple and can be available in a minimum time from the manufacturer. Important when you are somewhere stuck in Cameroon or Borneo. Most express courier delivers within 3 days and manufacturer service is pretty good.
Finally, the unique propeller guard net design which is quite unusual by its 'Z' yellow net.
The fuel tank can be easily accessed
The futuristic throttle control grip
is comfortable and ergonomic.
Attached is a tachometer for RPM
& timing. Cruise control is provided.
Back view (beware of blast !).
The 4 parts of the prop
blades are in composite.
The prop guard are attached together
with Velcro's.
Exhaust includes a silencer.
Disassembling is easy.
Technical Data of the DK Whisper Plus
| FRAME DIMENSIONS | 388 Long X 1000 Wide X 1078 High (millimeters) |
| Material | Duralumin |
| ENGINE MODEL | DKT-250C |
| Engine type | Air cooled, 2 cycle horizontally opposed cylinders |
| Displacement | 248.8 cc |
| Output (PS/RPM) | 20/7500 Max. |
| Mixture ratio | 25 (Gasoline) : 1 (Special 2 -Cycle Oil) |
| Tank capacity | 6 liters (12 optional) |
| Start-up system | Electric |
| PROPELLER | 3 Blades - High aerodynamic performance |
| Diameter | 900 mm |
| Material | Special purpose composite |
| Prop. RPM | 2850 RPM Max. |
| DRY WEIGHT | 21 Kgs including harness, prop. and empty tank |
| FLIGHT TIME | ~70 Minutes (~ 2 Hours with 12 liters optional tank) |
Very easy to pressurize, excellent for beginner.
| Manufacturer/Type | Hathor Humming |
| Area | 27 to 32 sq. m. |
| Available sizes | M/L/XL |
| Glider ratio | 5.8 |
Specially designed for the paramotor. Good performance.
| Manufacturer/Type | Hathor Symphony |
| Area | 25 to 32 sq. m. |
| Available sizes | S/M/L/XL |
| Glide ratio | 6.0 |
This is the 'sport' glider for high performance flying.
| Manufacturer/Type | Hathor Legato |
| Area | 27 to 32 sq. m. |
| Available sizes | S/M/L |
| Glide ratio | 7.5 |
For intermediate performance flying and
pilots refining their skills.
| Manufacturer/Type | Civic Trekking |
| Area | 24 to 33 sq. m. |
| Available sizes | S/M/L/XL |
| Glide ratio | 6.4 |
