Moment Paramotor was born out of a relentless pursuit to create the ultimate paramotor, meeting an ambitious set of design goals: strength, lightweight, comfort, ease of assembly, portability, modularity, and affordability. This journey began at Airparamo’s state-of-the-art facilities in Arizona, where over a decade of design, testing, and prototyping culminated in the launch of the first Moment in 2018.
The design process was meticulous, starting with a clear set of priorities and moving through countless conceptual sketches, detailed studies, and full-sized 3D printed models. The result was two proof-of-concept units that exceeded expectations and sparked the production of the first 15 Moment V1 Paramotors. However, as these were assembled and tested, various design and manufacturing challenges emerged, leading to significant improvements and innovations. By 2020, these refinements gave birth to the Moment V2, a vastly superior version in every aspect. In 2024, a number of improvements and revisions brought about the Moment V3.
Committed to continuous improvement, the Moment Paramotor team ensures that almost all updates are backward compatible, allowing all Moment owners to upgrade their machines easily and affordably. Today, the Moment continues to evolve with new innovations, features, and accessories, promising a bright future for this groundbreaking paramotor.
Mo Sheldon, the visionary behind Moment Paramotor and owner of Airparamo, has been at the forefront of the paramotoring industry for decades. Mo’s journey began in 1998, and by 2001, he was dedicating himself full-time to paramotoring. His extensive experience, gained from decades of teaching student pilots and spending thousands of hours in the air, inspired him to create a paramotor that combines top-tier performance with affordability.
Mo’s background is as diverse as it is impressive. He holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis and spent over a decade working in the field before transitioning into IT and web development. His passion for paramotoring led him to immerse himself in the world of manufacturing, mastering skills such as metallurgy, electronics, CNC fabrication, and 3D printing.
In 2004, Mo began producing the popular Grazhopper paramotor trikes, and by 2012, he had begun prototyping what would become the Moment Paramotor. His dedication to innovation and quality has made Moment Paramotor a leader in the industry, offering pilots an unmatched flying experience.
Mo has an extensive background in design and a manufacturing. He holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis, working in the architecture field for over 10 years. He transitioned into IT and web development for a number of years, and then to paramotoring full-time in 2001.
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