Flying Under The SkyWay Bridge On My Paramotor!

[@sammygingello]

Please please please keep making flying videos bro!!! I stumbled across your channel today on your 17500 ft flight and I am flabbergasted!!! I extremely enjoy this content and instantly subbed. Keep doing this!!

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks man i greatly appreciate! AND ILL KEEP THEM COMING!

[@SuperKillbill1234]

Me too... Keep em coming.

[@JoePr]

Excelent video, @chuck you really show your passion for flying and how you judge the planned direction with joy and care. Very well done! I look forward to seeing you again soon by the Skyway as I hope to fly with Alberto soon.

[@ChuckyWright]

Thanks! I Greatly Appreciate it! lets fly soon!

[@stonehorn4641]

As a fellow paramotor enthusiast, why? I understand the rush of adrenaline, but currently we are mostly unregulated (to a point, at least), and these flights will only get us bad publicity, much like wingsuits. The more we do (and record) these stunts, the more outrage and municipal bans we will start to see. I say this as a wingsuit enthusiast who sees more and more places banning the practice because of the dangerous actions of a few.

[@rrocketman]

Woah this is normally in the domain of simulators and here you are actually flying under bridges! Certainly got my attention! Stay safe dude 👍🏻

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks man but this is reality now! living the dream!

[@ChrissyG233]

Love your videos man! Can’t get enough. Keep safe and keep flying

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks man appreciate it!

[@englishbulldoglover2258]

You're an excellent pilot of your paramotor. Love your flying excursions. Keep them coming!

[@ChuckyWright]

Thanks, will do!

[@rhaulsparrow6644]

bro youre literally flying. like wow. ive seen skydiving wing suits cliff jumpoffs but this is just next level. i wonder what sort of training is required to do this.

[@ChuckyWright]

hit up aviator Ppg

[@joesmith8398]

Chucky, awesome flight as always ! Thanks for posting these great videos of your flights ! Peace, man ! 👍

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks for always coming back and watching appreciate it!

[@yasirtahirkheli74]

living my life through watching you fly. Epic.

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks for watching love to hear that!

[@royrush2492]

I appreciate this so much my wife and I vacation this area a couple times a year, thank you for the view!

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it! anytime man!

[@morganedwards1966]

Tampa bay and flying under the Skyway Bridge…unreal videos…you definitely have talent.

[@ChuckyWright]

Thanks so much!

[@Scoobydoo1969-1ng]

Love it! Love it! Love it! I could watch constantly! Be safe friend!

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it!

[@jasonruch3529]

So cool man! Beautiful scenery from up there!

[@ChuckyWright]

Thanks! Greatly Appreciate It!

[@JohnGalt539]

Amazing views and weather, looking forward escaping from NY to Florida and to enjoy sunshine and freedom, and maybe take up a similar hobby aside from cycling.

[@ChuckyWright]

i cycle to so you will have a partner to cycle with!

[@michaelfataaikitama2899]

Its a bird or is it a plane? No its chucky again. The freedom and the rush of it so cool. Stay safe man. Cool. And i get to see places ill never be able visit. Thanks man.

[@ChuckyWright]

Thanks so much!

[@EdWeibe]

That Chipoltle video really got me laughing. Just the part where the food flew off the fork.

[@ChuckyWright]

lmao yeah that was fun!

[@deepsouth3319]

Nice video Chucky, enjoyed that very much. I have a nephew that lives in St. Pete.

[@ChuckyWright]

Thanks! Greatly Appreciate It! that's awesome to hear!

[@raminatorrammer]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Thanks again!

[@ChuckyWright]

so happy you did!

[@animallovers4life662]

Mr Wright, absolutely cool man. I want one!!

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much appreciate it!

[@charlesrahim3455]

Enjoyed every second of this video. Can't wait to watch your other videos on my big screen in the man cave. Your motivating guys down in Australia to get out there and live life in the big outdoors. Imagine if Chuck Wight did " Flight over Sydney Opera House."- a true adventurer you are already! But most importantly- you motivate others! Keep it up and be safe bro.

[@ChuckyWright]

Thanks! Greatly Appreciate It! means a lot!

[@flyingparamotors-scottcrat5569]

Awesome video, I to moved from Michigan down to the Tampa area. I'm starting up my Paramotor training in Jan 2022. So can't wait. I'm hoping to see you out there one day. Just retired from the Air Force and looking to enjoy the sun life!

[@ChuckyWright]

oh we will 100% fly together considered it done! and thank you for your service!

[@flyingparamotors-scottcrat5569]

@@ChuckyWright If you have any advice on gear, engines, and wings please let me know. I would like to hear some of your input. Thanks

[@AlanMcCarthyguitar]

Are you a pilot ?

[@flyingparamotors-scottcrat5569]

@@AlanMcCarthyguitar Hey, no I was security forces. My last 8 years I was a First Sergeant best job ever.

[@besharal-kital6362]

I love watching your vids, so relaxing

[@ChuckyWright]

Glad you like them!

[@theartfuldodger935]

The Wright Bro does it again! Keep 'em coming!

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks man! Appreciate that!

[@raybrdjr]

so cool!! you do the sort of challenges I would do if I had this! going under bridge is killa!

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much!

[@russellbaschuk8462]

Wow haha I literally subscribed to you just a few days ago and live in the neighborhood you flew over. Pleasantly surprised to see this video

[@ChuckyWright]

where do you live?

[@russellbaschuk8462]

@@ChuckyWright Tierra Verde

[@Gatorelf]

Machu Picchu Peru would be a fun adventure, when I was a teen I drove over the old part of the bridge you almost landed on. Then as an adult the new bridge a few years back. Cool to see it all again from your perspective. Have fun!

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks man that's cool that you got to drive over the old bridge if youtube keeps doing its thing I can quit my job and travel and allow my adventurous self to take place all over the world.

[@lawrencewilliams1477]

BIRD MAN MAD MAN SOME CRAZY STUFF FOR SURE THE DOMINATOR AMAZING

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I appreciate it!

[@ankidogamesh3918]

I do not have any of these. But I always fly with your channel.😍 Be happy, brother

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks man! Appreciate that!

[@ankidogamesh3918]

@@ChuckyWright God bless you

[@verve6000]

Your best video yet, great to see your progress and use of floatation. I feel a lot more comfortable watching your latest videos with more attention to your personal safety a higher priority 🪂🪂

[@ChuckyWright]

I have to be alive to be able to enjoy life might as well make it safer for me haha!

[@jeffreyporter4953]

Crossed this bridge many times to and from Nokomis, Florida. Cool videos man. I keep coming back

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks man! i greatly appreciate that! thanks for returning!

[@davemiller3345]

I now live near the skyway bridge, and your flight along fishing pier and around the skyway is awesome

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I Greatly appreciate it!

[@kwkanten]

Chucky just love your videos - can a guy 70 years old (me,.. learn this & live!) Totally enjoy!

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it!

[@matthewperry2240]

You're videos are so freaking awesome!

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks means a lot!

[@lauraswihart4816]

I've just amazed by this! 🌬️🌠

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it!

[@monohydrate2]

Does your parameter have a fuel gauge so you don't run out over the water? You are so calm and confident, could easily be a surgeon.

[@ChuckyWright]

no it does not

[@pedrotenn2007]

I was so tense watching this and so worried you were going to get caught on the bridge. I’m terrified, so glad it’s you and not me! 😬

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks man! i greatly appreciate that!

[@donaldmarks9639]

Piece of cake landing! 🤟

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much!

[@redddogg2461]

Where did u take off from Ft Desoto state park? St pete Clearwater is my second home. Was on that skyway bridge a few years back while tornado warnings were going. That was sketchy asf!!! Awesome videos bro keep up cool content!!!

[@ChuckyWright]

took off from the park where everyone kite surfs from.

[@joeq.public281]

Every time I view your vids and anticipate the next: "what will he do next?". Hats off, you are courageous

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks man and who knows shit i dont know whats next i plan it a day prior normally

[@donaldmarks9639]

This stuff is amazing! Thank you for sharing your videos!

[@ChuckyWright]

it truly is awesome!

[@paulinedavis8734]

You make paramotoring look awesome. You don’t talk much about the conditioning, training, skill & technique necessary to do this sport. Would love to hear some of that technical stuff while you’re up there.

[@ChuckyWright]

i made a video on that

[@paulinedavis8734]

@@ChuckyWright ..just found your you tube...will check your other video for technical stuff ...thanks

[@MBIZZLEHIPHOP]

You should paramotor over longboat key pass to Holmes beach. Nice video chuck stay safe.

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I Greatly appreciate it! yes I will!

[@lauraswihart4816]

Are you in Georgia sometimes? We saw one of these near Monroe-!

[@ChuckyWright]

no I am not

[@sclm55]

Beautiful scenery. Glad I found your channel Chuck...Chucky. Like the fella below. I just found your videos, and the first one was your flight to 17, 500 feet. I know you said that that was the last time you'd do it. Well, hopefully you'll just have much better gloves and whatever (pee bottle/tube) other items that would make it either safer and/or more comfortable for you. But perhaps plan out another location, in another state. May not be feasible - I don't know. But how cool it would be to fly at least 10,000 or 12,000 feet above the Grand Canyon...or the Blue Ridge/Smokey Mountains...or the Florida Keys...or some other beautiful area; where the shots of the surrounding areas at that height would be (I would think) amazing. Be great to have a GoPro below your 'seating' arrangement, to capture even more footage. Hope your channel will grow so you can accumulate some extra funds for your upcoming projects Chuck.

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I appreciate it! I think the flight from the keys to Cuba is the biggest one im currently planning!

[@travelingtophe]

Enjoy the adventure! Rip and Dip, Dude!

[@ChuckyWright]

Thanks! Greatly Appreciate It!

[@davidbowles7047]

Love that bridge and your adventures. We go to Madeira beach which is close and love it there.

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it!

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

Damn! Maybe its the gopros but it looked like you were so close to clipping the bridge with your wing! haha

[@ChuckyWright]

I was a decent amount away!

[@davidbailey4189]

Enjoying your videos, thanks

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I Greatly appreciate it!

[@Teech_]

I didn't know this type of flying existed until KZbin recommend your video lol. I guess I could go watch other videos but are you able to take passengers? I'm new to all this but I'm thinking to myself this was be so cool to do in the Caribbean. They have para gliding using boats but not paramotor.

[@irfanaqmam7448]

Awesome buddy’s.. btw may i know whr izit this locations?

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it!

[@MEHoward]

Okay, that was nuts. Subscribed.

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I Greatly Appreciate it!

[@wingson8951]

Bro your videos are awsome, These videos are teaching us here in SA how to have lekker fun. I love love loooooove your videos, stay blessed take care Have a lekker day

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much I greatly appreciate that!

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

That's wild being so close to the foundation of the old bridge that fell down. You'd think they'd have some type of anti aircraft gear around that bridge, but it's great you could fly it.

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it!

[@redking3718]

Awsome flight and landing 👍🏻

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much!

[@shanewyman9419]

Nice flight and that was a really sweet landing! Sure is pretty there. I might get to fly over my mom's pond on my 26th flight!

[@ChuckyWright]

haha would still be nice to be able to fly over some body of water haha even if it is just a small pond!

[@donaldduncan7095]

Why does this remind me of Kittyhawk ? ( Oh Wright ;-) Great vid !

[@ChuckyWright]

haha i get it!

[@Lostworldexcavations]

This is bad Ass!! Keep the vids coming!

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks man! Greatly appreciate it!

[@eugeneboyd9738]

A dream come true I'm sorta jealous! I'm scared of heights but at the same time I would do this!

[@earthmission6493]

great hello from sweden here, like your videos,

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I Greatly Appreciate it!

[@eddstarr2185]

I can't believe what I just saw! You didn't just go under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, you "dosey doed" between the bridge supports - I've never seen that done before. You're Amazing! 👍👍

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it!

[@DanielCarlson33]

I also just came across this channel with the 17,500 ft. flight. Extremely cool videos and I'm curious what it takes to get started with paramotor flying? What led you to start powered paragliding and what are the costs associated with it?

[@ChuckyWright]

contact aviator Ppg and tell them I sent you

[@samharbers3858]

Really enjoyed this, and other videos, Could relate to Skyway Bridge, Ft Desoda, Shell 🐚 Island. You do a professional job!

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I Greatly appreciate it!

[@tigrecito48]

11:48 do you do something to keep ur glasses attached while flying? i have bad long distance vision and wear glasses, but ive found they are quite annoying for various activities like partying, dancing etc with all the lights in a club.. but also.. outside activities.. for example riding a motorbike.. they steam up easily.. if it rains u cant see anything .. if u move ur head too fast they fly off... i dunno if there is an easy solution other than laser eye surgery.. i did a motorcycle trip across vietnam & cambodia & i found i couldnt see hardly anything when it rained with glasses.. i tried wearing contact lenses, but then id get them full of grit & dust from trucks driving past etc & it felt like ur eyes were being sandpapered & then covered in concrete.. not nice.. so im just wondering if uve found some solution with paramotoring - i guess u never have big problems with dust and u dont fly in the rain... but they could fall off. or u could get glare from the sun.. or steam up in high humidity places right?

[@marcdich9066]

thank u for your flyover of the skyway i use to live down there in 1982 its been a long time

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks man! Means a lot!

[@Ricky-zj6sy]

DUDE!! I live here in Ireland but I know that St Petersburg / Indian rocks area well, in fact I holiday along the Florida gulf coast annually (Or did before Wuhan manufactured their virus the A-holes). That looks fantastic fun, I am not good with heights, but that would be super cool to try! I nearly tried in a few years ago on Coco Cay island in the Bahamas while on a cruise from Miami. Have you flown down the Florida keys?? I adore it down there and even bought myself a drone after watching two guys fly them over the seven mile bridge while I was fishing there. Stay safe man and buy yourself a parachute!!!

[@ChuckyWright]

Thanks! Greatly Appreciate It! means a lot!

[@prague5419]

Normally I'm the one dogging you about following proper regulations, however this flight was clean and clear, sir. A beautiful day indeed. What was your flight time? (approx is fine, I'm arguing with myself about an EPPG vs standard, so flight times are important to my research)

[@ChuckyWright]

it was 1 hr and 17 minutes to be exact and thanks man!

[@HowDoYouVideos]

You never know with Chucky what's next. Maybe doing a landing on a moving jetski?

[@ChuckyWright]

i have something like this planned

[@Macman-901]

Please get a strap for the go pro, makes me nervous haha. Great video!

[@ChuckyWright]

haha I won't drop it promise!

[@dizzy_foxx]

I love your videos man it’s so interesting

[@ChuckyWright]

Glad you like them!

[@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod]

Great content!!!! Beautiful

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! greatly appreciate it!

[@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod]

New sub

[@fredrock1082]

Hi, I am glad I found ur video's by mistake ,what fun you have flying up 17,500 ft. Wow wild and looks so much fun what is this device machine on your back with a seat and it connects to a gather a parasail? What's the whole contraption called and the sport?. Also enjoyed your video flying over water checking out sharks it must be a blast to buzz buy or cruise and float over the beach of people partying or fishing boats private boats fishing and it's like you're a bird you could fly and drifting beautiful scenery going under and over Bridges wild enjoy your videos keep up the work it's great I subscribe so cool. How long are you allowed to fly safe between drifting with idle and flying on the throttle speed how long can you fly for? Like the tank full of gas I assume what kind of gas do you use? How long can you fly for. Keep up the videos great work enjoy the views. Thanks

[@ChuckyWright]

its called a Paramotor! thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it!

[@chrissense6988]

Don't get too crazy bro!! Another good vid.

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much I greatly appreciate that!

[@GTaylor69]

Nice. I live 10 miles from that bridge. You based in Florida?

[@ChuckyWright]

yes sarasota

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much I greatly appreciate that!

[@donaldmarks9639]

I’ve been catching up on some of your earlier video’s. Are you originally from the Michigan area?!? I’m from the northern suburbs of Detroit. Royal Oak, as a matter of fact. 😊

[@ChuckyWright]

have a house in wyandotte

[@donaldmarks9639]

@@ChuckyWright, small world. My ex-wife and daughter were both born at the old Wyandotte General Hospital, now Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. I grew up in both Lincoln Park and Allen Park. We had a boat at the Old Pier 500. Summers were spent working on the boat and fishing right off of Southfield and Jefferson Ave. Stuffing our faces with those burgers at that little white restaurant in the park. Mountain Dew’s and Susie Q’s. Great times. Circa 1972 - 1985

[@donaldmarks9639]

@@ChuckyWright, the wife went to Wyandotte Roosevelt.

[@leboonleboon1638]

Another great landing! Thank you very much for sharing it was awesome dude.... My wife you cannot swim every time you go over the water she cringes.... But gives her strength....

[@ChuckyWright]

haha in can swim very well haha!

[@nirhoffman]

'where is it? amazing location!

[@ChuckyWright]

between sarasota and saint petersburg!

[@nirhoffman]

@@ChuckyWrightthanks!

[@seanorrick8921]

Nice quads Dude!

[@ChuckyWright]

Thanks! 👍

[@BuffProductionHD]

how did you learn how to do this..do you not ever get in trouble with the FAA ..I got in trouble flying a drone lol

[@ChuckyWright]

nope and self taught

[@ezekielteklaking]

Is the gopro just tucked under his leg? It's giving my anxiety.

[@ChuckyWright]

yes that is

[@bradlangley775]

Hey brother do you ever wear some form of back up parachute?

[@ChuckyWright]

sometimes

[@pcooper9694]

Fort DeSoto Park is near the Sunshine Skyway.

[@mhoward181]

I don’t understand how you can go over water when you know every engine has issues at some point. What engine are u using? I’d love to do what you do

[@ChuckyWright]

well I do, master 185

[@alcidesgonzalez1589]

CHUCKY, YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND GUY, WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF THE MOTOR STOPS? WHAT WOULD YOU DO? MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU UP THERE AND DOWN HERE TOO

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! greatly appreciate it! and id land in the water and pull my floats.

[@wjmetcalf]

What do you do should the motor quit over the water? I looked but did not see any kind of flotation. Then again, I have no idea what paramotor floatation even looks like

[@ChuckyWright]

flotation was there!

[@Vetteman372]

Where is that bridge in Florida?

[@ChuckyWright]

yes

[@reneegoday]

Is there such thing as a two seater?

[@ChuckyWright]

yes their is!

[@danielsullivan7381]

What would you recommend for a pair motor? I want to buy one LOL

[@ChuckyWright]

parajet

[@drewward6895]

saw this happen live out on my paddleboard, couldn't believe what I was seeing has to be surreal

[@ChuckyWright]

it is truly amazing!

[@Dreaklock]

I want to do this really badly but I have a terrible fear of heights. I'm afraid to try because I don't want to blow money on training that I can't finish. Part of me wants to go for it anyways but the other part is saying to just give it up. Any advice?

[@ChuckyWright]

100% just go after it its way safer and not scary at all theirs a lot of pilots who are scared of heights and are completely comfortable-flying a Paramotor

[@JPTulo]

You might track a school down and get them to take you for a tandem flight. That will give you an idea of how you’ll feel up in the air. If you don’t like it, no loss on the investment and you’ll have a cool story to tell. If you do like it, you’ll know right away.

[@jamesstumpf75]

Man you got bigger balls than I do! lol I don’t trust anybody’s motor that much, but I’m glad you’re having some fun man! When they come out with reliable electric motors that the last more than an hour I would feel more comfortable getting out over the water like that but until then I’m a stay Overland lol 😂

[@ChuckyWright]

haha I don't blame you most people don't trust gas engines but I have decent faith im em!

[@skahler]

Hey as long as no engine failure over the water 🤞

[@ChuckyWright]

exactly we are all good just need to keep up on maintenance

[@godrick2010]

Great flying

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks man! i greatly appreciate that!

[@pedroaortizmd7214]

You are a crazy guy, a awesome man!

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! greatly appreciate it!

[@steve45678]

Living the dream, stay awesome 👌 .

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks man trying to every day!

[@keepinitreal6788]

another cool vid bro, the 17k plus ft still off da hook....

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it!

[@ChuckyWright]

i have something that will top it!

[@keepinitreal6788]

@@ChuckyWright WHAT ??? Top that ? cant wait to see that man.. be safe luv ur chanel

[@keepinitreal6788]

@@ChuckyWright chucky question, r u wearing a parachute on u ? meaning like just in case u gotta ? couldnt tell on you on the 17k ty brother

[@MARTZAPP]

Dope videos!!How much does your setup cost?

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much I greatly appreciate that! 13k

[@mmm7m672]

I love your videos & did you make this? God bless you

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it!

[@mmm7m672]

@@ChuckyWright I meant your flying thingy? Sorry about that.

[@garyjones8748]

Awesome dude love your videos 🙏

[@ChuckyWright]

thanks so much! I appreciate it!

[@Peaceandblessingsldn]

This guys living like he’s in GTA 😂😂😂

[@ChuckyWright]

lmao

[@matthewadams9900]

How many miles can you travel with a tank full of fuel?

[@ChuckyWright]

200