Why Professional Logistics Turn a Paramotor Trip into a World‑Class Expedition

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About Ricardo Maciel
Founder of Why Not Travel Trips | Master Instructor | Paramotor & Paragliding Explorer
With over 20 years of experience in the skies, Ricardo Maciel has dedicated his life to flight — as a master paramotor, paraglider, and paratrike instructor, expedition leader, and global ambassador for aerial adventure.
From teaching hundreds of new pilots to organising international flying expeditions, Ricardo has helped transform the dream of flight into a lifestyle of freedom, friendship, and exploration.
Over the past two decades, he has guided pilots through the skies of Brazil, Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, the Emirates, Argentina, Paraguay, and the USA, helping them discover new landscapes, cultures, and communities along the way.
Ricardo also organised the Paramotor World Championship in Saquarema, Brazil, bringing together top pilots from around the world to celebrate skill, camaraderie, and the spirit of adventure.
Now, through his company Why Not Travel Trips, Ricardo is creating unique, immersive flying experiences that go beyond the take-off field — connecting pilots with local cultures, breathtaking scenery, and the joy of discovery.
His motto reflects his life’s philosophy:
“You already know how to fly. Now it’s time to see the world from above — and live it from the ground.”