Breaking Things on Day One - Mexico to Canada on Paramotors

[@MarkHuneycutt]

Welcome to our journey! What was your favorite part?

[@ryanflies]

That ADS-B magic you hinted at?

[@MarkHuneycutt]

​@ryanflies, sir, you answer me question with a question

[@brianparker7644]

My favorite part is that you all took the journey to begin with, maybe you para Camp a couple times on the way or either way it's cool. By the way couldn't help but hear one of you talk about a west east trip someday...Just a thought I try infect others with, how about a Paramotor rally in the spirt of Gumball or Dakar, west to east of course call it the Mothball. Keep having fun and as King Air video's would say keep it out the tree's.

[@DenisZholob]

Awesome flight/adventure! Was nice to see some familiar areas you passed that hold amazing memories for me; Salton Sea, Glamis, Parker/Co River and Havasu. Amazed at the stuff you have to carry on you. Looking forward to part 2!

[@lawsonconner5022]

"Eat your food, Tina!". C130s were awesome, too.

[@hdskl2150]

I’ve been skydiving, parasailing, and kiteboarding. I can not innagine how crazy this is. The wind is a powerful force and man you’re out there living like a bird with a bag 💼 traveling a significant distance, this is the epitome of fearless freedom. Totally wild man!

[@upperechelon3456]

I must say. This is the closest thing to actually having wings. The ease of take offs and landings. The modest costs and [Iaasume] ease of use compared to conventional air travel. Extremely cool.😅😅😅

[@sunstruckfarms4489]

"Modest cost" ?

[@Im1Thing2Do]

@@sunstruckfarms4489 In aviation anything below like 30k to own and store is modest. Now given that a paramotor costs usually ~5-10k, that sound s pretty cheap

[@huckabro8030]

It’s actually more expensive than a conventional plane ticket with buying gear and fuel. Although I’m sure it’s worth the cost with the freedom you have along with it!

[@garciagrcia]

@@sunstruckfarms4489i mean, if you want to pilot anything, isn't this your cheapest choice? honestly asking

[@PiefacePete46]

@@huckabro8030 : Yeah, but when you finish your airline flight, you throw away the ticket. With this you still have something of value, apart from the fuel.

[@BallisticAero]

I guess my new binge find has become Paramotor videos.... thanks Mark

[@tomgillotti]

This is peak paramotor adventuring!!

[@BlackGryph0n]

You keep pushing the envelope and I am so here for it!!

[@DAS-Videos]

"Crazy that homeless people are flying here" lol I laughed

[@brutusbarnabus8098]

That is a magnificent caterpillar on your upper lip, Mark! Well played! Looking forward to the series! 😎

[@garypalmer2066]

I flew a ultralight plane from Arkansas to the Pacific Coast in 1978 going 100 miles a day, the distance the plane would fly on a tank of gas. Took me 2 months

[@JTWardle]

Happiness…Level Two!!! Amazing Adventure!! What a fantastic group! Just seeing Chuck being his fun flying self makes me smile! Glad y’all kept safe and aware of that air traffic. 🤙👍🤘

[@paramotortheory]

This deserves more views than it has. A great start to what is sure to be a great series!

[@prince_seir]

Very intriguing activity! Seems like you can pretty much do/ go wherever you want with those things in the air. I'm sure words can't express how magnificent and beautiful the world is from up there. Have fun living life!

[@MarkHuneycutt]

Thank you!

[@jorgeguimaraes8129]

And Mark is also an experienced helicopter pilot and a great UAS (drone) operator!!!

[@dreamburn1]

This is great Mark. I'm looking forward to following every single day of your adventure. It was fun enough watching you guys blow all expectations out of the water on GPS; however, it's even more fun watching the trials and tribulations you all had to deal with heading north. I can't wait for the next installment. Cheers buddy! -Deane

[@MarkHuneycutt]

Thanks again for the ride and help!

[@jorgeguimaraes8129]

I just finished watching the videos from your trip and it was a fantastic experience even for myself. I am sure it was an experience of a lifetime for the three of you!! Kudos to all of you!!!👏👏👏💕💕

[@srileo]

Hats off! Adventure is not dead yet.

[@HypnoticAbyss]

when someone tells me to grab popcorn, i grab popcorn and thoroughly enjoyed the video!

[@leerichardson262]

Just found your channel. Very cool trip. Have fun. Can’t wait to see the rest.

[@chuckaeronut]

Sooo happy to see this, Mark. Thanks so much for putting it together. Can't wait to send the next one!

[@tinasmith3934]

Wow.. so glad I stumbled on this channel. You were covering the hurricane in NC, when I found you. God Bless you all.

[@angerthosenear_yt]

Algorithm brought me here. Really cool trip! Look forward to the future parts.

[@paramotorhead]

I love a good paramotor series, looks like I struck gold. Thanks for the edit Mark.

[@PARANOOB]

Love it.. this is my preferred use of paramotors. 👌🤘

[@tango_sierra8608]

Finally man! So happy to see this series start

[@MikeCotter1]

This is Amazing in so many ways! Finding the time and energy to think about capturing it on film is overwhelming, actually doing it is mind-boggling. Great work to all of you guys. Some of the best paramotoring content I've ever seen, and it's only part 1. Congratulations Again and Thank you for the entertainment!😂🎉😂🎉

[@Maxrider2009]

Wow, man. Can’t wait to keep watching your adventure! That swing arm has me puckerin’ a bit, not gonna lie. Thanks for the content! 🤙

[@Para_Ninja]

Amazing, mad respect to all three of you.. can't wait for the next in the series! Next time I want to join you.

[@hollyharris1874]

Looking forward to this mini-series! Thanks for taking us along, you crazy, brave, lucky weirdos! 🤣😉❤‍🩹

[@WiggyWing]

I was so looking forward for this video! Glad you made it all the way safely (obviously since we are watching this!) This is the kind of adventure I wanna be part of if ever there is a second edition!! 🤘🏻 Waiting for part two!

[@jillsjakes2519]

I love that this is a paramotoring video but you also just casually take great photographs of a moving object, with one hand, while flying. 10/10, would also watch a photography video.

[@artcflowers]

Wow, Mark. It's going to take sunlight and elbow grease, renewed dedication and comraderie. Thanks for posting a donations link. Hangin thereand thanks for the look.

[@patrickhund5702]

Awesome adventure! Thanks for sharing it!

[@davidmack8813]

Mark outstanding video so professionally done this is what a great KZbin adventure video should look like, awesome job very well done. I kid but your work and whole thing is the best sir. All the best David

[@robbieeades1956]

Very, very cool Mark. Live it up Brother. Appreciate your service.

[@mmcowan]

Hey Mark, thanks for putting these videos together. Part of me wanted to join y'all but the "we're carrying 150lbs+ on our backs" quickly squashes that idea for me. Glad I could join via your videos. 😍

[@MarkHuneycutt]

A Lil bit of exercise for a few months prior and you won't even notice.

[@chuckaeronut]

You don't HAVE to carry all that weight. With various projects underway, once you can reliably stay up comfortably under 3 L/h, fuel load will be much lower. And you can save more by flying shorter legs. And you can probably carry only emergency shelter (much lighter) if you're stopping at airports and motels. We came up with all sorts of ways to reduce weight! But... once you get the bug you'll want to just launch with it all.

[@mmcowan]

@@chuckaeronut yeah…I’ve seen what you launch with! I also know what kind of shape you’re in. 😜

[@fastinradfordable]

Hiking on foot is carrying a backpack. These people are dangling themself from a 150lb pack.

[@MarkHuneycutt]

@@fastinradfordable *dangling ourselves from a 15lb wing

[@gonzalobarrosc]

Your videos are awesome, keep them coming 🔥 safe flights to you guys

[@DavidNCPPG-1962]

Thank you once again Mark, this looks so epic, This is what I want to do when I become a more confident pilot. Still in my infant pilot stages, but growing with every flight. Take care be safe.

[@Apersonlikeyouu]

I'm not familiar with this sport, but it was genuinely entertaining. Definitely worth subscribing

[@skycowboyak4549]

Great accomplishment. Reminds me of the famous quests of the great explorers at the turn of the 20th century. Well done!

[@williamcapps6120]

Whenever it's a long haul adventure Caleb is always somehow involved lol. Good luck y'all. That's a crazy adventure.

[@watchingvideos4309]

18:08 bahaha I was like yup that’s Needles, CA 😂😂😂 I’ve done that flight over Lake Havasu in a R44 🚁 chasing speed boats. Such a great way to see its beauty!

[@jeffstone2585]

I would only do something like this with a chase vehicle, or two. But then I’m older and need creature comforts at the end of the day. I congratulate you guys.

[@ResidentStranger]

Balls of steel awards to all you guys...looking forward to the rest of the series. Saw you guys fly over the Flathead valley.

[@XxAtmosphericaxX]

Oh my goodness, I’m so curious to buy a paramoter now & do the training and try it! So cool, I bet the freedom in the sky is amazing!

[@roycehartman325]

Very cool guys! I have dreamt of flying for several years now, and this just lit that fire all over again! I can't wait to see what comes next! 🤙

[@johnrogers9481]

Hello Mark, John Rogers here. I’m checking out your earlier videos, before the hurricane. These vids of y’all flying up the country look great! As said I am a hobby videographer and editor. Cool, I look forward to viewing all your stuff!

[@MarkHuneycutt]

I was curious what my new subscribers would think once I start posting paramotor stuff again😆. Glad you like it

[@charmingdevil84]

Wow this was amazing to watch. All the best for your ride guys. May you have the best of winds

[@kevinberry5793]

What an awesome adventure. Can’t wait for the next chapter

[@moppman3191]

I like the whole cross country thing, really cool.

[@christiantinman]

Really enjoyed this cant wait for the next episode.

[@LoveLife-wy8gt]

You all are amazing ! Bob M .

[@greglaney6317]

Since you posted about doing the trip, I've been looking forward to the videos. I enjoyed day one. Thanks for sharing.

[@CineSoar]

@6:53 adjusting weights and balance, with a ballast dump. 🤣

[@CalebJohnsonlivingca]

He let us know it was happening over Sena almost every time 🤣

[@adamthomas4638]

You must be familiar with the sport cause I thought oh no is he leaking fuel or water could he be in trouble then I went to the comments to see if anyone else seen it an boom you answer it weight balast thanks buddy

[@CineSoar]

@@adamthomas4638 “The XCPee urination system allows you to fly further with confidence” 😉

[@Minimal_Mischief]

Mt Barrow and the surrounding area is home to a lot of military activity. You probably saw that on the sectional but good on you for staying clear! Lots of bombs and rockets and guns in them thar hills.

[@mrharvest]

Glad this showed up in my feed. Subscribed immediately.

[@MarkHuneycutt]

Thank you!

[@Fizz-kc3sw]

Epic brother !!! 💪🏼 memories that will last forever. Really impressive trip 💪🏼💥💥

[@cq7415]

Just found your channel. I have always been interested in paramotors for various reasons but this looks scary because so much can go wrong. Anyway, I am anxious to watch all of your flight across the US to Canada. Keep posting. Thanks for sharing.

[@TrevorSteele1]

I cannot wait to watch this!

[@samik83]

This is awesome. Not a lot of people dare to do these long paramotor adventures. Last one I remember seeing was Tuckers Icarus race.

[@headdown1]

Very cool! I am from Quebec and spend my winters in my cargo trailer to RV conversion in Arizona/California, with Parker as my base. My usualy gas station is the Running Man where you filled up. My hiking area is the Whipple Wilderness. It was nice to see it from the air. I staill have my first generation Adventure paramotor. I really should get it back in the air, if I still can at 68.

[@cokomairena]

do it!

[@jerrydelyea5820]

Very cool Mark. Safe travels boys!! The C planes we’re frigging awesome man,WOW. ✌️🇨🇦

[@MarkHuneycutt]

Thank you

[@julieh3365]

Moms of Paramotor pilots unite! We need to form a paramotor moms support team!

[@johnnyman4647]

Great FLY brother !👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻congrats from 🇧🇷

[@travismartin936]

Can't wait for the rest of it!!

[@therealeugenecussons]

Awesome guys. Wish I was there. Can’t wait to follow the whole adventure!

[@matthewf1979]

The desert in that area is so beautiful from the air. Probably the most inhospitable places to have a forced landing though. You might just be a little crazy to do this run, but my God it looks like fun. Safe travels!

[@MarkHuneycutt]

Thanks! We had SOS devices so worst case, we think a helicopter could get to us within a reasonable amount of time

[@PeterTurr]

Nice video. This way, people on a small budget can also enjoy the bird's eye view. At the time, I wanted to get into the backpack engine business with the 250 cc MZ engine. As a basic model for the whole range of different applications. My personal view and opinion is as follows. The air hose that appeared briefly in the ribs would always be a must for me. Why? Because it's basically just for the convenience of the user. In quite a few situations, there is a higher safety factor. The weather on such trips and routes is not always picture-perfect. I once had a mat from Delta. A very good-natured cloth. Large wing depth to gain experience. Have a good flight and no crash landing. Peter

[@michaelcollins900]

I’ve never been into paragliding until one time I went to a sand dune in Washington state and there were paramotors everywhere I was fascinated!

[@Criticalthinker0515]

Im buying one of those it looks so fun and I think it will stop my extreme and paralyzing anxiety.

[@JeronimoStilton14]

Uh, you might want to go down the route of therapy and medication instead of trying flight.

[@xunorus]

Wooooooa, what an awesome voyage! I wish to do something similar one day. This is good content ; )

[@McLovin_710]

I don't think I could ever paraglide myself but this is awesome can't wait for more to come , heading to the day 2 video now haha

[@oshea2300]

Thats definitely one for the bucket list. I want one of them

[@TwitchFlys]

Cant wait to do a xc flight like this someday. still working on landing on my feet!

[@MikeFlyitall-ye2fv]

This is awesome guys... thanks for sharing

[@porscheoffroad]

Epic footage! Those C130’s where out the gate 🤯

[@DameEdnaBrown]

I really enjoyed your first day. I'd love to fly one of these but at 74 I'm a bit late. Thanks for posting

[@MarkHuneycutt]

never too late. There are people older than you doing it!

[@DameEdnaBrown]

@@MarkHuneycutt thanks for the encouragement

[@flierbill]

So awesome Mark, thanks for sharing. I liked the Glamis dunes part !

[@ParamotorNC]

Launch with 150 lbs of equipment? Insane. But when you are doing a trip like this without a support vehicle… wow. Much respect fellows.

[@jwburton]

So good! Great job documenting Step 1!

[@PAPilot53]

Looking forward to the upcoming episodes!

[@ramonlopez3980]

Hey man, I'm from “Mexicali” the mexican border town with Calexico, it's awesome to know the adventure you guys set up, probably will try to do the same one day.

[@davidyoung518]

What an exciting adventure!! Looking forward to the whole trip! Finally a proper PPG saga to follow!! Would really like a breakdown of all of the gear you guys packed with you. Did you bring any spare parts?

[@MarkHuneycutt]

Some spare parts, yes. For a really in-depth look at my gear, check out the website paramotoramerica.com

[@davidyoung518]

@@MarkHuneycutt I did and I didn't see anything about the gear you packed? I saw a map and your pics. 🙁

[@MarkHuneycutt]

@davidyoung518 scroll down on "The Big Trip" tab. There's a Google sheet with my equipment.

[@davidyoung518]

@@MarkHuneycutt Sorry.....I found it!! I need to learn to scroll more!!😏

[@tengonadacluewhatsgutsprec1419]

This is so exciting! My favorite part is yall making it to the hotel safely after the potentially disastrous decision to have a pilot fly with no sleep and several items breaking.

[@MarkHuneycutt]

same 😂

[@acamilop]

This is the coolest thing I have ever seen. I thought I was cool camping with a dirt bike.

[@MarkHuneycutt]

Dirt bike of the sky! Lots of motorcyclists join us in the fun.

[@kevinschultz413]

🙃 Thnxs for bringing us along !!

[@lobbyrobby]

Awesome. I'll stay tuned for the next video

[@mike4769]

Really cool trip. When you said we are landing at that hotel i laughed and said that ain't no hotel.

[@roadboat9216]

Nice adventure going here. I have crossed oceans in my sailboat. You are crossing the continent or nearly so. Very cool. I am a PP and glider pilot.

[@JohnnyFaber]

Stoked to watch how everything played out!

[@jacobuszwanenburg1629]

Pretty sweet trip Thanks for sharing 👍

[@stevenclevenger3306]

I am terrified of flying and never have but, just this one video I stumbled on makes me interested enough to learn more and have some interest in trying one day.

[@12vibaba]

yes i love this kind of content. what a trip already. please include some flightplanning.

[@MrAndreyTheGiant]

Thats a trip of a lifetime. I hope to do it too one day!

[@MikeFlyitall-ye2fv]

This awesome guys... thanks for sharing...

[@mustangmikep51]

I flew a powered parachute for 3 years back in the day...fun, but limited if winds were over 15 mph

[@kamleshjethwa4151]

Great video mark.at around 1:44 timeline,what is that device? Maybe in your next video if you can please provide some details ,if possible? Thanks

[@nathansterrett3054]

Can't believe that your paramotor broke that easily. I won't be buying that brand. Ready for the next video now! awesome idea for a trip!

[@razia9689]

Cool to see what’s possible with ppg, props!

[@ericvargason8571]

What a crazy adventure.

[@leorbuis9024]

Great video, and I'll definitely watch the rest of it as you post it. But I have a couple of questions if you have time to comment. First of all, I'm a pilot so I'm curious about what the FAA says about you landing next to a gas station or a motel? I'm assuming it's legal but I would like to know what the FAA regs are that allow it. Secondly what is your fuel burn for a paramotor? It appears you actually have pretty good range which surprises me. I had thought about taking a two-seat ultra lite cross-country in the same sort of barnstorming fashion but the only question I hadn't answered was how I would deal with fuel stops as their range is not that great. So it would be of interest to me to know the answer to these two questions. Again thanks for posting the video very informative and entertaining!

[@robertamuse]

Loved it want to do a big cross country one day