Ultralight Flying For NEWBIES! Watch Me Fly And Learn How You Can Fly, Too! C186

Courtney shows the basic steps of flying and the process to become an ultralight pilot, all the while flying her own Quicksilver ultralight/Light Sport Airplane!
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Note: A LEGAL ultralight is limited to 1 seat and requires no pilot certificate to fly. A 2-seat "ultralight" is, in fact, a Light Sport Airplane and requires a pilot certificate to fly. There is no such thing as a "legal 2-seat ultralight."
Courtney is an FAA-certified Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI).
Courtney's Website: www.CourtneyTakesFlight.com
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[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Feel free to comment! Better yet, take a DISCOVERY FLIGHT!

[@mogianinhamasul]

Cool tips ♥

[@ralfkruse7565]

The Quicksilver is nice, relativly cheap just consumption Is high with the Rotax 503 and this engine has to give everything with my 125kg, plus instructor of 85kg resulting in a very low climbrate. But at least there is space enough for tall. 😊🇫🇷

[@antonnovosselov7762]

Are you an instructor? Where do I find introduction flight?

[@zeljkoradovanovic184]

Is it windy on the face without a helmet?

[@victorhernandez9169]

An old instructor once told me in case of engine failure, the good thing about altitude is you have a larger choice of trees to hit.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Hopefully vacant fields, too.

[@PRH123]

Perhaps he was only joking, but if he wasn’t, he was not a good instructor

[@JoeCoolPilot]

Thanks for sharing! As an Old Pilot that flies “real” airplanes LOL, I really appreciate you sharing your experience and Ultralight general aviaiton. If it flies, I am a fan! I like your attention to safety and emergencies. Keep up the good work, and fly safe!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@texasfly9925]

I’m a private pilot, but I love watching your videos! You teach in a great way and make it all look so interesting and fun! You use great common sense which is sooo necessary!! Calm winds and blue skies!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@tomjordan5832]

As a licensed pilot since 1967 my 60 hours of ultralites was awesome.......wonderful experience.....have fun !!!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you, and you're correct, awesome!

[@tomcoryell]

Very smooth and safe flight Courtney! Loved the subtitles. Every aspiring ultralight pilot should watch this video.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@foesfly3047]

I just read all the words of encouragement at the end and can say, I agree completely. I’m a Light Sport Pilot and own an exceptionally fast and capable, small airplane. I base at a very busy Class D airport, under a Class B airspace and often fly cross country to distant destinations. But when in my 20s and 30s, I flew hang gliders avidly (obsessively) and wouldn’t exchange that experience for $$$$. Have still not flown ultralights but definitely would if I owned property that made it somewhat practical. You Rock. And never let average people calm your passions 💜

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@whateverthedaybrings2268]

No radio? If not, I would add a handheld (mounted); it adds an additional layer of safety and a way to communicate. My Dad even added in marker lights, a strobe and a box that alerted him of traffic (as long as they had a transponder). Later he added a BRS for added safety. That was almost 20 years ago though. Today we have a Zenith 650 and we get to fly together; Hoping he gets his light sport soon so he won't have to wait for me when he gets the itch to go flying. Stay safe! ❤

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Deaf pilots such as myself can't use a radio, besides the FARs don't require radios, but rather, SEE and AVOID. Folks with radios tend not to SEE as well as folks without radios.

[@whateverthedaybrings2268]

@@CourtneyTakesFlight In that case, I guess you don't need one. 🤦‍♂️ The other things are all still good options for added safety. Even though your UL is bright, not all pilots are. The traffic box has a flashing light and tells you the direction and altitude of other traffic. They aren't as popular today but can be useful, especially in an UL. Stay safe!

[@foesfly3047]

@@CourtneyTakesFlight 💜👍😎

[@spudkidmandudebro]

How are you going to hear that radio? How are others going to hear you? 😂

[@leecowell8165]

Courtney practices safety number one. She ALWAYS keeps her speed up especially on take offs and landings. I wish somebody would develop a small rotary engine for these but I guess it will never happen.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Yup, airspeed is what keeps pilots alive.

[@Sound2see]

Nice video. I've never flown an ultralight like that. Thanks for the perspective. Thanks for the shout-out to the paramotor pilots. I'm a relatively new paramotor pilot. Do it as you like. Flying is flying and I'm so happy to finally be among the birdies..... :~)

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you and good luck.

[@SummerCrowfpv]

I just retired and bought a farm in NE texas, and every time I mow the pastures and hay fields I start thinking about how cool it would be to keep a section of the field mowed as an ultralight landing strip and get a plane like yours. One of my neighbors has a powered parachute he flys over all the time. Always amazed at how small an area he lands in

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

But if you have an ultralight, you'll be able to fly in light windy days while the PPC will be grounded. I vote yes to the strip!

[@harpandharley]

I’ll be doing that on my ranch in central Texas very soon in my Legal Eagle. Can’t wait until I can fly again.

[@richardsmith4187]

Check out the Aerolite 103, it's a very safe ultralight and has been in business for many years. Check out online video's of the 103.

[@jamesordwayultralightpilot]

I love your videos Courtney!!! I'm trying to keep your words in the front of my brain when I fly. Always have an emergency spot!!!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you. And yes, always have an engine out site.

[@ourmundo]

Wow. That looks like extreme fun! Awesome flight. Thanks for sharing!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You're welcome!

[@JamesSheppard-wk3qb]

I haven't started flying.....YET. Seems like a great way to begin!?!?! Thanks!!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Yes, take a discovery flight and then you'll know if it's something you'd do Ike to do!

[@kenhoward3512]

I love watching these ultralight videos and appreciate the interesting, instructional explanations. It's a shame that I've watched small airports disappear, one-after-another, as soaring land values have developers offering deals small airport owners can't refuse. The nearest uncontrolled airport is now 70 miles away from me.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Yeah, it's a bummer some airfields go the way of a shopping mall. Maybe someday it'll stop happening.

[@TheVersatileMindMedia]

I could watch this kind of flight training all day, really learn a lot from it! Thanks for your excellent video, make more of them please! We on, wax off!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You're quite welcome!

[@rob7633]

Thank you this is the first ultralight lesson vidio i have see. Well done

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you!

[@markdonnelly3618]

Awesome video! Thanks for the info and tour.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You're welcome!

[@user-no7lp5sv7k]

Nicely Done!! Thank You for posting. Stay Safe 🙏👍

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You're welcome.

[@protege1962]

Great job on your video! Shopping around for used well maintained units! Love your vid thanks!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@InducedBank]

Love it - yes, take a trial flight, or flight experience, and go for it!

[@1moredayof]

Some years ago there was an ultalight rental in a field in the small city where I live. I never had the courage to try. Your video is very interesting! Thank you for posting!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You're welcome!

[@jamesengland7461]

Thank you for this! One day I hope to own my own ultralight and experience this same joy.❤

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

I hope it happens for you.

[@HaroldSchelling]

Awesome! Thank you for posting this! FANTASTIC ❗

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you, and you're welcome.

[@solutions2exist556]

Nice job. Great and informative video. I would install strobe and marker lights as you want other large aircraft to easily see you. Just a suggestion. I use to fly around in 152s a lot and that was a barrel of fun - especially just off shore near the Gulf of Mexico beaches. Again, a great upload. Have fun.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you. I do have a strobe and marker lights. Always on!

[@solutions2exist556]

@@CourtneyTakesFlight sorry. Did not see them in your video.

[@DownsouthMan]

You go girl! I had a single seat MX, most fun i have had beside outside of my Citabria and Decathlon.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Cool!

[@Joenathewashe]

wow that was fun video... your editing makes it amazing

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you!

[@chilloutvibesforyou]

Thanks for sharing your experience! 🍀🍀🙏🙏

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

My pleasure!

[@SUPAHOT5109]

awesome vid and info. tks for sharing

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You're welcome!

[@hankcuccina5260]

I thoroughly enjoyed that. thanks for the effort.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You're welcome!

[@joobie1000]

Iv been up in a quasar microlight with a rotak engine a couple of times with a mate, it's great fun, just wish I could afford one of my own, he did a landing without the engine on to show me that its possible to land in an emergency etc ! I loved it weve been up to about 6000 feet etc the scenery is beautiful, if you can afford it go for it get trained up and buy your own aircraft, I only wish I could.

[@markdavis9148]

In 1976, I had an Icarus IIB (pronounced "2B") biwing hang glider with a Catto Brothers motor and prop bolted on the back. There was an opening in the center of the bottom wing for the pilot, you took off by lifting the kite with both hands on the bottom wing, revving the motor while holding the forward progress back with your feet on the ground, then hit the gas and run like heck hahaha. The weird thing is, it wanted to go up immediately, so you had to push down on the front of the kite to keep it from going up and stalling. You were in the air in about 7 steps or so. Those Icarus and Easy Rider biplane hang gliders were amazing.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Good story, thanks for sharing.

[@ohwell2790]

Like the style of this video so subed to your channel. I am to old to fly without a safety pilot (80) so remain on the ground now and watch videos of the young aviators such as yourself. Thank you for sharing.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You're welcome! I appreciate your comments!

[@johnlaudenslager706]

One of the, maybe the, highpoint of my life was when I took lessons and soloed a glider. What you do here would have been my second choice and maybe should have been first. I envy you!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thanks for the envy! ;)

[@steedmcleroy8531]

Nice flight!!! I did notice at the end that your ASL was pretty good also... I understood every word... I am CODA... But now with both parents gone I miss it... I am hearing... Both my parents were deaf... It just made me feel good when I saw that...

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@jonathanmagic5633]

Greetings from Australia and thanks for sharing.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You're welcome.

[@bradwade4418]

Love the sign language at the end, fantastic video!!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@mikegriffith8266]

Very cool!

[@thomaslincoln401]

Great video!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@13Ghosty13]

as a very much OLD SCHOOL pilot, i think you did a great job with your flight behaviors. dont curse us old curmudgeons!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@andyroberts1545]

You make it look so much fun xx

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

It is fun!

[@douglasschafer6372]

Thank you, always enjoy your vids

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You're welcome

[@Dillon-Stu]

getting ready to get myself one cant wait i have enough room for a home strip this looks fun

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

It is fun. You'll enjoy flying these!

[@timothycurran8474]

Great video! I’m a HG pilot but thinking about ultralight. Thanks again

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

I highly recommend getting into it, but I'm biased! :)

[@123dunnboy]

Love your videos. I'm watching them and getting excited. I only recently got the itch to fly and in looking into the hobby. I'm a little discouraged by the cost. I know even 5 thousand dollars is cheap for the fun and experience, but it's not cheap to me. 5 grand is a year of saving for me unfortunately. But here's to hoping!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you! And keep saving!

[@pheenix42]

I remember the ride I took once upon a time with a local EAA chapter. It was like riding in a go-kart and suddenly the ground falls away from underneath me.🥰

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

It's the ground falls away thing that turned me into an ultralight pilot!

[@craigroberts757]

I would love to get back into ultralight flying again. I worked for an Eipper dealer back in the early 80s. I was the test pilot & break-in pilot for them. I probably had around 2 to 300 hours in the MX and MXL back in the day. I lost my logbook so I have no idea how many hours I had. Lots of fun and cheap too.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Cool, thanks for commenting!

[@johncillis3431]

I learned to fly trikes after learning to fly fixed wing under Light Sport. A single place trike is easier to keep under the 254# limit with a 30hp engine, fixed wing ultralights are harder to stay at weight. The Aerolight 103, made by Dennis Carley in Deland Florida, a pilot I flew with while I was getting my light sport license, just qualifies to be a fixed wing ultralight with its smallest engine. Your video is quite enjoyable--pre flight I always enjoyed, and trikes have the aptly named 'Jesus bolt' which if it fails is self explanatory, so always important to check. I always felt safe in trikes, with my feet dangling 2000 feet above terra firma, they like your aircraft are fun because the pilot is outside, free as a bird.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thanks for the comments!

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

Thanx 4 the lesson. 🎉

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you, it was my pleasure.

[@genegross2252]

nice flight, I like watching you, keep it up

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@StrumVogel]

That was good! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@fosback13245]

I have 200 hours in a c172 but I stopped because of the cost. I love ultralights!!!!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Maybe it's time to get one!

[@dprajeswararaolicnrt]

🎉thank you for your instructions 🎉

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You’re welcome 😊

[@tomchristensen3392]

Well done ,I used to fly Challenger’s but am 75 now, miss it terribly.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

I'm sure you've plenty of fond memories!

[@JungleJargon]

Courtney is one of the greatest ever.🙂

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@chrisbajema8002]

You go Girl! Good fur you! I wanna get into paramotoring

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thanks for your kind words. Take a discovery flight in a paramotor!

[@deddie4645]

In the 80s, my dad bought the quicksilver MX...... With the joy stick... Over the next couple years, he crashed twice.... No real injury other than a ego ... I asked what goes on in your mind when you're crashing..... He says you're not really thinking about crashing. You're too busy wondering why you're not flying Check in all the systems..... Until splat....lol

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

I'm glad your dad lived to tell the tale.

[@martinleicht5911]

That was fun !! ✌😘❤

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

It's what I do for people. Thanks.

[@michaelcouey1383]

That first practice landing had me clench a little when the front tire hit the ground. It looked a little unstable for a second. You caught it no problem, but I instantly envisioned me getting too far off the line due to a tire snag and going into a "tricycle" rollover at speed.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

It's always a possibility. Keep flying the airplane till it stops!

[@user-dv7hb2sc9m]

So kool & these don't require a license..... lol, it's all good & I'm here to check out the channel for a while. Thanks & I'll be seeing ya.... peace

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you

[@robertwalker2568]

Nice work 😊

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@larryparson9609]

Thanks how Awesome Happy Trails Thanks 😊

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You're welcome!

[@kimber1911]

Very cool video! Thank you for sharing. I'd love to try this out someday. Honest question though, from my student pilot days, when pushing full power on T/O is it ok to do this a quickly as you do with the Ultralight engine vs. traditional light aircraft power plants?

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Ultralights with larger engines can get to rotate speed very quickly. That's the reason for seemingly early takeoffs. Before taking off with any airplane, make sure you're above stall speed. :)

[@stevenrobertson4470]

I've always been excited about flying but afraid of dying!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Take a discovery flight with a CFI They can ease your mind and take you for a nice easy flight!

[@dannmann17]

That was awesome!👍🏻🇺🇸

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thanks 👍

[@russellharris6994]

I use to own a similar one called a skyseeker mkII almost identical to the quicksilver except for it was a tail dragged and it had 36 ft. Wing span. I flew it in Churchill Manitoba back in the mid eighties, great for taking pictures of polar bears,caribou and beluga whales. I also ran inflatable floats and installed a ballistic parachute system. All for safety reasons. It’s a great sport and stress reliever!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Cool! Fond memories, I'm sure!

[@alanaldpal950]

I would be happy to provide ballast for that empty right seat there. 🙂. Been a while since I flew a Quicksilver.

[@alexanderjoseph1918]

thank you great insight

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You're welcome.

[@willwill5595]

Kool AF _ best POV I have ever seen

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@hobartelam3799]

Very good video,

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you very much!

[@ferdinandmaglangit3284]

Wow maam ur very good hope i can learn that...hope u have a tutorial making of ultralight step by step so i can wtch thank u from the philippines...

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

I have a Quicksilver build series on KZbin

[@southronjr1570]

Talking about UL instructors, I have been looking for several months for one neat me and the closest I have been able to find one is a 5 hour drive away.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You should expect to travel. One of my instructors was 10 hours away.

[@user-zn5nn9vn2z]

Very good

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@stuartlennox66]

Excellent video, reminds me of my younger days when I used to fly gliders, then came marriage so couldn't afford it anymore, then came divorce and certainly couldn't afford it anymore and now being on the pension in one of the most expensive countries around all I can do now is dream lol 🤓

[@RosslynFlint]

Do you live in Australia ?? ( my kite is still in my garage )

[@stuartlennox66]

New Zealand

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Aw bummer, but I'm glad you were able to fly once upon a time!

[@jackiewindham8199]

Atta girl, i started in a super eagle, only spoilers, no ailerons. I had to teach myself by crow hopping. That's not a smart thing to do. I have a Maule and a J3 now. I might have to go back to ultralights my insurance co.said they would only insure me to 75. Stay safe beware bad weather and have fun.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you!

[@friartuckfriartuck]

maraming salamat po!!! MABUHAY!!!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You're welcome.

[@rogeriolopes6297]

I love your videos.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you

[@DominicDellosso]

I love the video you are my hero I want one too 🎉🎉😊

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you!

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Great video. Subbed...👍

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

@@CourtneyTakesFlight>>> You're Most Welcome. BTW, I just watched your _"BIKINI Ultralight Flying"_ video...👍❤️

[@ja4476]

Great video... ! Can I ask you what is the average (and the longest)) duration of your flights , and the longest distance you ever flight ? thanks...

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Usually I fly around an hour. The longest non-stop flight was three hours. I tend to stay under 50 miles from my home airport. Going further would require bringing more fuel with me.

[@dontortora4206]

I loved watching this video, makes me want to get up and go do it.. ? Because that's a 2 seater ultralight, does that require a sport pilot license..

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

That's true. But you can get a single seat Quicksilver.

[@jondoe6618]

Looking to take a discovery flight in michigan.But I have a 2 axis plane i bought a few years ago. But dont know where to go!. Man i want to fly it!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

It would be worth a cross-country trip to Captain Drake's Aerial Adventures. Check it out!

[@63snampook]

Great video ! If ever I'd get into having a "flying machine" of my own, I would go for a Gyro Plane...............But then again, I'm afraid of heights...:--(

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Take a discovery flight. A good CFI will put your fears at ease!

[@scotthulsey8763]

I had a go cart like that but without the wings and prop.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

LOL

[@jackfrost2146]

Really a good informative video, though I noticed that you still used power on your engine out landing. Maybe I'm overdoing it, but I make every landing engine out (engine at idle) until touchdown so that it becomes second nature if I really need it.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

I may have left some power on. Usually I'll throttle back to 2500 RPMs, not all the way lest it quits. But yeah, most of my landings are actual glides.

[@pgnandt]

Took an orientation flight in a MXII with Lotus amphibs. Wanted to see what it would do with no power. Man you really had to nose that thing over to keep it flying. Kind of like look down at your knees and that's where you gona go.

[@ButchNackley]

Phantom X1 is the best ULA made. If you are in the market for a UL, check out the X1. The X1 is king. No other UL even comes close.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

While I've not flown the Phantom, there are good ultralights out there to choose from. Many fly what their friends fly, and that's ok!

[@JohnVHLife]

I wish I had a place to store an ultralight, Id buy one!

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Rent a hangar?

[@JohnVHLife]

Long wait times, and big money, not an option. Might as well get a real plane at that point.@@CourtneyTakesFlight

[@dennisswanberg1718]

Love it would like to get into it. Not to criticize because it beautiful but would have been nice for a narrative as you flew or overdub. Thank you

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Working on it for future videos.

[@ricochetaz3846]

Absolutely TOOO COOL! Ms Courtney, my discovery flight was as a young kid and my older brother would get pissed at me and throw me across the room! LOL! On a serious note, can a big man fly in an ultra light? I am around 5’10” and weigh about 240 lbs. Unless I take a shower then I mite be around 235lbs. (Just kidding about the 235 lbs). I vaguely remember being told that I was to big a couple of years and 20 lbs ago. Is it true? If it is not to impolite, may I ask about how much do you have into the rig in the video? Can the a ultra lite take bigger tires for rougher terrain? I live in the desert in southeastern Arizona and I do a lot of prospecting/mining in very remote places. I think this would be a great way to satisfy my desires to fly and find that lost gold mine of my dreams. Not to mention experience an Arizona sunset/rise from on high for the first time. Anyway, If you have time I look forward to hearing from you soon and thanks for the great video. Geez… I thought that gold fever was bad. Now an aircraft? Happy trails to you be safe Rick in Pantano,AZ. Yes the ghost town. 🇺🇸

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

LOL

[@josheygaming7134]

i really liked this vid I want to start flying ultralight aircraft some day but i don't know where to get started it looks like a really fun hobby and i just love aviation at the time im writing this im 15 almost 16 How would you recommend getting started in flying

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Take a discovery flight with a CFI who have aircraft like this to see if it's something you really want to do. But a warning, if you get bit by the flying bug, it'll never go away! Good luck to you.

[@josheygaming7134]

@CourtneyTakesFlight thanks I will see if thats something I can do

[@ben91069]

This is fascinating. I first saw picture of an Ultralight Quicksilver in a National Geographic magazine in the 1980's. Can you tell me, the frame of the aircraft, is it made of aluminum tubing or solid aluminum round bar.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

High strength aluminum tubing.

[@ben91069]

@@CourtneyTakesFlight another question. The fabric on the wings, etc. is Rayon? Is it not? It's commonly known that plastics degrade and lose strength in time due to exposure to ultraviolet light. Have there been any studies or have you seen degradation in the Rayon material? An ultralight stored inside a hangar or some other building would not be affected, but Rayon fabric exposed to natural sunlight would be affected.

[@muskyman26]

Slippin in like a boss

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you.

[@homezero]

I had a thought while watching this video again. If you have a second camera it would be cool having a view from the pilot perspective looking forward. As much as I like watching you control the aircraft, another view would be cool as well.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

You're correct. I'd like to do that.

[@homezero]

@@CourtneyTakesFlight I look forward to seeing that. Thank you for listening.

[@jamesbuckingham8073]

What's does it take to complete training, instruction and build enough hours for safety sake?

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

6 hours for a ultralight pilot will usually do the trick.

[@JungleJargon]

I looked around, there aren't a whole lot of instructors out there. I figure I will start flying around in a field until I get more confidence like when I transitioned from my bicycle to a car. It took me a while before I had more confidence in a car than a bicycle.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

I highly recommend you take flight instruction. Expect to travel to get it. Captain Drake's Aerial Adventures can help you, so can Andy Alldrege at Tri-state kite sales in Indiana. Give them a call.

[@JungleJargon]

@@CourtneyTakesFlight Thanks!

[@smallnuts2]

Awesome. I'm thinking of going paramotor though. Easier to travel with.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

That is a pretty good advantage of a paramotor. Good luck.

[@matthewhoopes4440]

I did the paramotor thing. It was cool but got old quick for me. For some, paramotoring works but depending on what you want to do it may or may not be the right choice. Ease of transporting, while nice, didn't overcome the negatives for me. Just my two cents.

[@Taboloncawonthemasters]

@@matthewhoopes4440what were some of the negatives?

[@matthewhoopes4440]

@Taboloncawonthemasters . Negatives for me, which obviously are just my opinions, are a few. One, I got tired of starting my wing from off the ground. If you are in a clean grassy field it's OK but many places I wanted to fly from the ground had too many potential snaggles. I'm 6'2 and the seat was a bit short so my legs were out too far to be comfortable for any length of time. Maybe that was fixable? The vibration. Had a powerful simoni engine and that sucker vibrated. Plus, I didn't trust it for good reasons. A high horse power engines tend to be less reliable...in my opinion. I would compare it to a 2 stroke motocross bike. Briefly fun in a small area but not really suitable for anything else. I don't regret having the experience but it wasn't inexpensive. At the time I don't think anyone could have talked me out of it. I had to figure it out for myself. I'm contemplating a delta wing trike or some even like a Rans S12 now. Anyway, make a list of what of what you want/don't want and go from there. Whatever you do, do not use Dell Shanze (aka-super Dell) for ppg training. Feel free to ask specific questions. Just know I'm know where near an authority on the subject. I flew them for a year-ish

[@TeroristulPasnic]

A brave woman and a joy of flight like birds! An excellent video with subtitles !

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Thank you very kindly!

[@pgnandt]

I noticed on that first landing you were 'stirring the pot'. Nice.

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

I was!

[@Vladimirthetiny]

Brautiful flight, hopefully soon at more than 480p😊

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Some day. Thank you.

[@jalbert222]

I definitely lack the gonads to do ultralight. Are they 'experimental' aircraft? Is every bolt and cable and screw and system FAA tested and approved? ( I just Googled it, and see that the craft are not certified by FAA. Which makes you not only brave, but potential insane too lol )

[@CourtneyTakesFlight]

Like all types of aircraft, the majority of crashes are due to pilot error. The hardware used for experimental aircraft are aviation grade.