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Timestamps
0:00 Intro/Giveaway
0:58 The Plan
3:16 The Flight
8:54 The Glide
11:05 Conclusion

[@TuckerGott]

Today is the last day of the giveaway! Until midnight est on May 4th, every $5 spent on the webstore gets you an entry to win this SP140 electric paramotor! I will be doing the drawing and announcing the winner within the next week. Best of luck to everyone! - tuckergott.com/collections/new-arrivals

[@GamerTag700]

cool

[@stevebricks]

Entering today

[@Cooldog_vr]

Didnt youtube remove links in comments or is that just for shorts?

[@alextownsend6662]

Very curious why 15k ft is scarier than say 5k.?

[@ralfkruse7565]

4400ft in 30 min is not that bad. I didn't expect that he clibs to that altitude. May the Winner have Fun!!!👍😊🇫🇷

[@thepain321]

Winning is the only way a lot of us can ever have a chance to fly. Look forward to the chance.

[@FreshTillDeath56]

Don't give up, lad. It took me 6 years. 6 years of dreaming and obsession. 6 years of saving up and building my career so I could finally commit. It IS worth it, and you CAN do it.

[@tengonadacluewhatsgutsprec1419]

​@@FreshTillDeath56I've been dreaming for 3 years and was getting discouraged by lack of progress towards finally being a pilot, so thanks for sharing it took you 6!

[@fajastata2]

Or try paragliding (without a motor), it's cheaper (and quieter).

[@gucciflipflop960]

Same

[@johnfarias7230]

That comment is absolutely right I will never ever be able to afford drop $10,000 on something like this

[@ParaglidingManiac]

I must say, 4400 feet being 1300 meters is pretty cool. I'd love to strap it on in the evening, launch all the way to the top and glide down home enjoying the views during. That would be a super quick flight to finish a good day :)

[@FreshTillDeath56]

That's exactly what I do every night. I tell you, there's nothing else as peaceful and as fun as that. And everyone I fly over is waving and happy to share the moment with me :)

[@lorenmars5244]

15K' Altitude Record was SEVEN years ago? Eeesh. Thought it was like 3 years ago. It's been great watching your entire YT career, dude. Thanks.

[@TuckerGott]

Right?! Paravlog #12. Crazy.

[@natural9743]

Once the battery life is extended and weight reduced futher then I feel this is the future. Having said that this machine is a respectable unit.

[@butchdavis2703]

That sunset was beautiful. Good luck everyone.

[@barkin-brit486]

The more I think about it the more I kinda like it. 4400 is respectable. Great series Tucker, this one was certainly an informative and honest set of videos. Good luck to some lucky pilot!

[@classicaudioadventures]

Great work on the review series. 4400' is certainly a respectable result.

[@JoeyBlogs007]

There's new battery ( more energy dense ) and EV motor ( lighter and more powerful ) tech just around the corner, so electric paramotors could have a brighter future yet.

[@fastfed]

Lol no there isn't.. we've been hearing about this for about 30 years now. Sorry no magical battery right around the corner lol

[@JoeyBlogs007]

If one follows the EV industry, you will find your statement to be based on ignorance. Battery storage is under constant incremental improvement and significantly greater than it was a decade ago. Simple fact.

[@jtjames79]

​@@JoeyBlogs007 I haven't given up on cold fusion. Apparently the science isn't nearly as settled as some people say. I can't wait to have access to an AI that figure it out one way or the other. PCBWay can now make aerospace grade 3D prints.

[@rule1dontgosplat]

Yep if anything is really going to help paramotors, is the push for bigger drones with larger battery life, as well as larger motors. Man carrying drone style aircraft are also on the rise. In addition, battery tech for electric cars is going to push the development of more energy density.

[@jtjames79]

@@rule1dontgosplat I can't believe the electric parachute isn't a thing yet. A bicopter with a backpack design. You can overdrive electric motors quite a bit for very short amounts of time. You might not even need batteries. Just a small bank of capacitors. For military use, the bicopter could become a drone once it releases the human.

[@BlackGryph0n]

Honestly, I hope my friend Jon Carmichael wins… He’s a van life guy, and I convinced him to get an SP140 so he could charge it on the road, but he’s had nothing but trouble with it... Random engine outs which eventually led to a crash that totaled his motor… Best of luck, Jon!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Nothing beats a Southwestern sunset ... and certainly not at 4,400 feet! GORGEOUS!! Definitely a respectable run by the electric motor, but it shows that battery tech still has a little way to go yet. Love the landscape out there. So different from the Northeast in every single way! Glad you made the move!! 🙌

[@BlackCrag]

Enjoyed this video Tucker. To be honest, I enjoy them all mate and it's always an instant thumbs up from me as soon as they load. Long may your channel continue to entertain and inspire 💪

[@ironhead9507]

You always make taking off look easy

[@CaptainPeterRMiller]

Tucker, May the Fourth be with you and the winner of this sweet SP140 electric paramotor. I am with every foot you climb, every breath you take. This was so scenic as well as a marvellous way to set up the competition. I'll just keep flying on your shoulder and be loving every minute of it. Peace, Fly High.

[@Elevation_unknown81]

that 15000' video was the one that introduced me to you and started me on the journey. it's been a while.

[@20bluebug]

I always enjoy your videos, no matter where you fly! Nice precision landing! :)

[@cwgtube]

YASSSSSSS! T. I love you videos. Miss JEFF So much!!! Super to see you still doing great things!!!

[@artoodeetoo3064]

Great series man, enjoyed this content a lot. Did everything I was wondering about, just wish that battery lasted longer. I have doubts the new sodium battery will be that much better

[@justin_time]

Awesome test! I completely agree with your testing method for the best case scenario flight - no pilot in their right mind is going to fly until 0% and then pick a place to land. It's simply not safe to do in any conditions outside of ones like your testing scenario. Thanks for posting!

[@eduardschnakenfuss9411]

I like every scene of your Videos. Particularly, I sponges up the wonderful view about the broad expanse of your country. Even when you park your truck and unload your paramotor, I like the view to the horizon. We do not have such width here, not nearly! It remembers me to my holidays in the US (Arizona). And of corse, I like watching your starts and flying scenes. Thank you very much! Best regards from Eduard, Germany, North-Rhine-Westfalia

[@lorddeathspit1124]

I recognized some of those peaks from your previous videos. You’re teaching us topography man.

[@ParamotorNC]

I like that National Parks shirt!

[@coloradocj243]

Nice. Seems like the perfect motor for a quick evening flight. Plus no gas smell and able to be put inside a smaller car.

[@rule1dontgosplat]

One of the SP140 videos shows the owner pulling it out the trunk of a car like a toyota Camry, putting it together and flying. Definitely easy to travel with.

[@coloradocj243]

@@rule1dontgosplat Yeah, I saw that video. Looks like a great setup to have all the time in the car for an after work short flight!

[@kentworch]

That looks like so much fun.

[@hostile177]

I like the flatlands view.

[@davidc5027]

This is just a thought, but when watching the battery series, my mind immediately went to the idea that batteries have to improve. However, with Tesla's for example, the latest Model 3 launch will include motors with efficiency improvements which help the battery last longer for the same amount of work. I have no clue how efficient this electric motor is, and wonder if major improvements can be made.

[@evan010101]

I suspect the propellor is the area where most gains could be made, other than the wing. The motor is already pretty damn efficient. Battery energy density is currently advancing at a slow but steady pace, however expect a significant jump soon as solid state or semi solid state cells become obtainable.

[@Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28]

I think electric paramotors using current battery technology are more suited for a single seat trike configuration where a much bigger battery could be stowed to allow longer flight times, and for short flights like this, you could take one battery off the trike and put it in this type of running launch configuration. Without the ability to fly for at least 1.5-2 hours with heavy throttling, I can't see battery powered paramotors being anything more than a novelty/niche product.

[@MikeR65]

No

[@tonyb8066]

Tucker, to really get max battery life, you have to squeeze and roll the battery as it drains. Some people think you can just squeeze, or even use a fruit juicer, but the best method is the ol' squeeze and roll. Just like you do with your toothpaste tube.

[@Lizlodude]

Don't forget to knead the spicy pillow to get optimal spice from it 😉

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

A great motor if someone just enjoys evening flights, or needs some height to get into thermals/ridge lift. It's like electric cars, depends what you want it for.

[@GUCR44]

So cool.. Nice job.. I like the way you did that test.. Peace man Rolfie

[@DudGolfer]

Big fan Tucker…. Keep it up

[@mattc.310]

That sunset was epic. Good luck to all that entered the drawing. Fly Safe.

[@garyshumway9089]

Nice vid. Thank you. Answers questions of inquiring minds. Round trip to max altitude and glide down comparable to fiddle around down low flight. Pick your mood. Good motor for a get home from work and a quick flight before dark (30 min after sunset). Throw the battery on the charger and you're ready for the next day's flight. 4,400', sweet. If there were more time maybe a compare of ebike and butt efan would be interesting?

[@samuellafleur7027]

7 years ago!? making me feel old i watched that video for the first time when it was like 2 years old. time really flys

[@MattJasa]

Hey Tucker Gott, hope things are going well. I enjoyed your scientific explanation on aerodynamics. I've done some work with batteries; the overall voltage does decline with lowering of charge and temperature. So, taking the battery to a colder environment (as high altitude) can reduce performance. With that said, the battery will warm itself with use, but overheating the battery can reduce longevity and at a certain point reach thermal runaway and ignite. You can also link multiples of the same battery together to increase voltage or KWH. I would advise caution against shocking yourself as these higher power levels are potentially dangerous and may be prudent to practice extra safety around water. I wish you the best of luck on your continuing journey of adventure, exploration, and guidance for others who emulate our paths.

[@CrimFerret]

Pretty cool flight.

[@davidinvents2703]

This was fun to watch..... I wonder what light solar cells on those sails will do though to increase flight time

[@ted1728]

On yer game bro. Good job.

[@glennbishopbishthemagish]

Great Video. I want to learn about Paramotor gliding.

[@robertgoodale7204]

Nice. I am hoping you will do another long distance multi-day cross country. That would be terrific. Maybe a team effort. I'm grounded for probably the next week until I rebuild the carb and replace the reeds on both my motors. Keep the blue side up bro!

[@brianclarke4159]

Fabulous views of the stately homes

[@larryholland7192]

Tucker the test pilot!! God Speed!!

[@twooldcampersandadog8169]

Eggcelent content as always?

[@BlockCylinder]

I appreciate you listing shirts up to 4XL on your site. Not many companies of any size are willing to do that. Now I just need to you take the next step and offer 4XL TALL and then I'll buy one of everything.

[@vtr-vegasteslarides569]

Sorry to ask, I don't even know what size thos is. Considering what we all watch here, what weight goes with such sizes and does a Paramotor support such weights? Just curious amd we all can dream of flying.

[@paulbonelli2416]

You have to fly over at saddle mountain near tonopah az. also just a bit west of that you have courthouse rock and the Kofa wilderness.

[@kurtmoorelifeinthesky7993]

That was awesome 👍👍

[@frankgecko72]

Wow. Thrilling.

[@flyingdanwitha29sedan]

Hahah I guessed that height!! 😂 dude super epic video like always excited to see who wins

[@born2flygliderguy]

Dude, if you love flying you should try hang gliding too one day. I've tried paragliding at little, but.. it scares me more. Thanks for your videos, I always enjoy!

[@rule1dontgosplat]

One other thing I would worry about running the sp140 at full power for extended periods is overloading the speed control. Those things get hotter and hotter until a capacitor explodes and the ESC lets out the magic smoke. I had one blow on a model plane after running full power for too long.

[@FUFUFUFPV]

In fpv racing drones we have sth called "vbat compensation" this software feature resolves the battery sag you are experiencing on the low voltage. This rig must have some flight coltroller, so its only software issue.

[@anthonyburke5656]

Thanks Tucker, peaceful, informative, concise. Where is the LZ, I realise it’s not far from Phoenix, but where?

[@pauljs75]

The local highways/roads and knowing the Superstition Mountains are in view should make finding it on a map easy enough. (Aviation KZbin is like the easy-mode of Geoguessr, since you're getting the top-down view of landmarks.)

[@fletcherjacobs3688]

One day we will see a photovoltaic paraglider shoot.

[@modus_ponens]

By the way, one neat video topic would be slalom racing. Like, what sport it is, what it feels like for you, what numerous dangers there are to consider, what equipment there is, how the pylons are filled, etc. It looks incredibly cool, though it's something most of us would never want to do.

[@Cooldog_vr]

Love your vids btw if you have gopro hero 11 please put the speed up on the acreen

[@endrankluvsda4loko172]

I can't even begin to describe how much I'd love to do this! I don't even wanna do flips and tricks and all that jazz. Just climbing high and cruising would be amazing. Thank you for the all the content, Tucker!

[@yamamancha]

Never thought about it when hiking as 4400ft is an casual trip but it's actually so high up from that perspective.

[@christophechaponot6248]

Awesome!

[@9greatdanes981]

Love your video

[@NIMAGENMedia]

Hi Tucker. I would love for you to try the small battery. I imagine that it must have very little autonomy but I imagine it to be used in thermal flight and to be able to use it to take off until a thermal is found. The primary advantage would be the weight. Greetings from Argentina!

[@PhoenixBoy749]

Great testing! Now please try another electric paramotor Air Italy EPG-21. It claims 80mins of flight duration with 5kWh battery and a powerful thrust of 86Kgs!

[@thatGUYbehindthemask]

im surprised at how fast the battery drained from climbing in altitude like that, even with the glide, you were still more efficient in your other videos when you best case scenario duration tested it. i would have guessed this flight would have been longer with the glide down. i was wrong. 👍

[@evan010101]

Nice flight! >4000 is more than I guessed.

[@turkeyphant]

Tucker there's no way this can be the last video in the series. Can't believe I didn't think of it before, but is the engine powerful enough to rocket loop in your opinion?

[@iceman9549]

Tucker I love you videos buddy 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@pauljs75]

Could it really be stretched to a day of endurance with a gliding approach? (And staying over flat-land on thermals rather than ridge lift. Make it so the motor would be needed at the start at least.) I still thought there were enough differences in gear to begin with, and the extra bit of kit with the motor also adds drag. Would be interesting to see if somebody could milk it for a few hours when the weather has things cooking on the ground.

[@lobbyrobby]

I was at SDAZ for AFF. You must be in that area. Around Eloy? I was looking at Google maps trying to figure it out haha. I was going to go hike Picacho Peak while I was there but I drove up to see the Grand Canyon instead

[@JohnSmith-tk7nt]

Ill be honest, I just saw one of your viral videos of flying from like 6 years ago..... Im here to make sure youre still alive 🤣

[@michaelvadney5803]

Very informative, thanks. Any guess what the rate of climb was for the first 1000'?

[@adama3231]

Any chance you can do a video explaining why your 15000 feet flight was so dangerous or more about why your perspective has changed since doing the flight?

[@Boraxo]

Trying to grasp what it might feel like up there Tucker. Is the wind ALWAYS blowing in your face or are there times when it's NOT blowing in your face ????

[@FreshTillDeath56]

If you're not flying directly into the wind, it feels like driving with the wjndows and the sunroof open. Or, if you are flying in nul wind, it barely registers on your face. It's the most cool and invigorating feeling in the world...

[@Swaggerlot]

Coincidentally, for some reason whether you were still alive and kicking crossed my mind yesterday. Then this vid popped up today. You've even had a change of hairstyle!

[@verkkoveijari]

@TuckerGott have you tested if the two-blade prop makes any difference on how the electric paramotor performs?

[@PEVenthusiast]

Yup so Volts X amps = watts. The more you use it, the lower the volts go so you either need more amps to keep the same power at 50% battery that 100% had OR you get less power, which is usually the case.

[@lazaruslaser]

Very Nice

[@digitalmorgan]

May the fourth be ith you!

[@iKenFlyPPG]

10kW is roughly 13 hp. So 20kW = ~26 hp

[@ConReese]

My fear with an electric paramotor is with a lithium battery on your back youre essentially carrying a giant bomb with you that you cant easily bail away from if it ever decides to catch fire and explode

[@THEmadmikeismad]

I feel like this would be a situation where a hybrid setup would really shine. The extra weight wouldn't be a big deal if you could cruise for hours at altitude.

[@NightmareFuelsYou]

Gliding gently down for 11 mins with engine off, no sound. Heavenly

[@iancorcoran76]

Can you do a review on the Ozone Moxie PWR?

[@Kirky-we6zo]

Cool best vid

[@moppman3191]

It makes me laugh when you say Pikachu peak, but it's really pronounced: pa-kotch- oh . Paramotoring Sure looks like a blast! That last video over superstition mt. Was incredible. 👍

[@flameboardrider]

Would love to give paramotoring a shot. But it's definitely a pricey hobby to get into. Have you flied around South Mountain yet?

[@weedwacker1716]

Hey, my dude, I had an idea for a gag to get some views once your done with this electric thing. How about using a balloon (like, a weather balloon) to yoink yourself up to a high altitude? IDK if you ever considered this before, it just seemed like a cool idea to me so I thought I'd mention it.

[@xsteveoxsteveox]

Tucker, I’ve recently seen some videos of peoples wings just like folding mid flight, and wrecking. Are you ever afraid that will happen to you?

[@Lion_McLionhead]

Given the range limitations, climbing 4000ft to take a peek might be the primary use for it.

[@CloudflyerPPG]

Fingers still crossed.

[@malcolmdeboo3794]

That some trusting in a oversized carrier bag

[@delawarepilot]

Not as high as I hoped, but now we know.

[@jlwphxaz]

First time I’ve heard it called Pikachu Peak outside of when I’m passing it and my kids roll their eyes at me. 😂

[@michaelrogers6008]

Early in the video you said that catching a thermal defeats the purpose. I don't paraglide or paramotor but does it actually defeat the purpose? Because it seems like someone might love using a paramotor with paragliding techniques so you can maintain control a little more but have longer flight times. Like I am just curious why it would need to be one or the other?

[@GymTimewithJamie]

I want one!

[@jarenhudson9794]

Do you have a blog Tucker?

[@glennwatson]

If battery tech was better definitely would have been curious of where you could get up to given the lack of engine oxygen issue.

[@vtr-vegasteslarides569]

What are the reasons one would feel the need to climb beyond 5000 ft? Crossing mountains? Reach a destination? Aren't mountains dangerous with winds going over them? Is this then actually enough to experience heights like this?

[@neosugus]

Do you think with a folding prop you could increase the glide time a lot?

[@TuckerGott]

At slower speeds like with this Spyder, its probably insignificant. But I've always wondered about a folding prop or a prop brake for swooping small gliders like the Freeride 2 14.

[@prophetmargin7497]

If you're that close to Tikaboo Peak, heard over to area 51 and give us the bird's eye view of the base!

[@ianmoone6562]

and get "shot" down by a laser from a captured UFO in the base

[@JulietsMan]

He's nowhere near area 51. thats like 600+ miles away....he's in Arizona. He said "Pikachu" peak. which is meant to me Picacho Peak between phoenix and tucson. Very very far from the boogar man at ur fancy area 51

[@parajerry]

Just because you can drive to Tikaboo doesn't mean you can fly there. There are a lot of restricted areas and MOAs around that area. I do plan to take my Paramotor next time I visit Rachel, NV (Home of the Lil Ale'inn) and take a flight. Problem is, it is an active MOA with jets breaking the sound barrier 30 feet off the ground. Have to really make sure there is nothing going on and you can't really get high enough to see anything from there.

[@prophetmargin7497]

@@parajerry If your flying near the Area 51 base, how can you even determine when you've entered restricted air space, most of the base is not even fenced in or marked off in any way, except at key entry points by road?

[@parajerry]

@@prophetmargin7497 Airspace is shown on the Sectional chart. Apps, like Gaggle, will display the sectional chart on your phone and marks your GPS position in real-time so you can avoid restricted areas and controlled airspace. Google the Sectional Chart for southern NV and take a look at the airspace around Area 51. Groom Dry Lake is labeled, but the base is missing from the chart, but the restricted airspace is clearly marked.

[@karlylopez14]

Wow!

[@lettybastien4624]

Nice.

[@toddjones1403]

T. Any police interactions in the West? Maybe a video comparing NJ vs. AZ’s finest??? Or how you feel about living generally in the West??

[@SlipShodBob]

May the forth be with you