Flying high - Attempting 10000ft - Can my PeaBee get that high?

[@AnthonyVella]

Those are some fluffy clouds! ⛅️

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

They were certainly tall ones. Topped out about just over 8000ft.

[@liammcerlean6020]

Giles - that 10,000 ft climb was no stunt. It was a wickedly good leap of faith that you and your machine could do it - and you did it - bravo! As you started your descent, I couldn't help wonder how many people in this terrestrial world have experienced what you did - lying back in a recliner with a prop enjoying such a fabulous view above the clouds with all windows open - wow. I now need to get off my recliner and get up there. Many thanks. Liam

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Lian, It was fun, if not a little cold. Have a look at one of my earlier videos, I go a tiny bit higher in a paramotor, that was REALLY REALLY cold. I'll never get to do that flight again. Thanks for joining my little adventures.

[@LetsGoFlying]

This is brilliant! The climb looked cold but views looked so amazing. Thanks so much for the shout out for my channel as well. Much appreciated!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

You make good content, just need more people to see the effort you put it.

[@DanSmithBK]

Magic descent Giles, nice!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Dan, I did enjoy the descent, looked better on the camera though. ;)

[@TonyRodriguez-xn1ft]

Sir, I appreciate you having me along on your adventure. I feel the itch to fly and desire to be as safe and conscientious as you demonstrate. Thank you, remain safe always.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Tony, I'm glad you enjoyed my little adventure. I hope, weather permitting, I can bring you along on many more.

[@clippedwing-bensmith1614]

I was just thinking 'I'm surprised the cameras haven't shut down yet" and then bang, off they go 🤣 Great achievement for you and the peabee Giles! Nothing wrong with personal goals! Thanks for taking us along!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Ben, I know it's not a paramotor, but it's flying, and you know how much I love to fly. Sometimes, it is only afterwards I realise what has happened, from a goal perspective.

[@davidt6539]

Great video Giles. :-)

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello David, I hope you enjoy the ride along ;)

[@keithmorgan6885]

10,000 ft flight. That was some amazing images. Keep those videos coming

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Keith, I couldn't go higher as I didn't have oxygen or a transponder. I am trying to keep the videos coming. I'm glad you are enjoying them.

[@carlosgomez2428]

good video! congratulations on the 10,000 feet !!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Carlos, thank you and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@Nicho137Racing]

Incredibly graceful landing, especially considering the frozen extremities!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It was nippy, but the achievement was worth it. I hope you keeping well bud.

[@Nicho137Racing]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 All good here squire. Looking forward to more content!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Trying bud, trying.

[@RileyFreebody]

Awesome flying Giles! Great video as always!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Ridley, the views were wonderful, memorable, glad. I had one camera left working anyway.

[@justhangin7186]

Epic Giles👌 well done to the little pea bee 👍🇦🇺won’t be that cold over here I hope😂🍻

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Haha, yes, it's always summer over there, you'd do it in flip-flops and shorts wouldn't you.. 😁👌.

[@AZC1949]

Nice flight Giles! Thanks for taking us along.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Zach, if only the cameras had worked for a little bit longer, my elation was a little bit over excited.

[@vauxscott]

It really is incredible what these simple machines are capable of, it's easy to forget just how much of a privilege it is!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

This little machine just keeps on giving, and no sore feet when landing either ;).

[@hwamblan]

Super vid Giles - loved coming down through the clouds, so beautiful!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Dave, yes, it's so hard to describe sometimes. Hope to say hello at New Farm next weekend.

[@Chris-Fennimore]

Yes, that flight looked cold. My kind of flying. 👍😎👍 I finished my PPG2 training last week. Yeyyyy! It felt soooo good to be back in the sky.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Nice one on your PPG2. Flying is flying but this was a cool flight.

[@CharlieGolfAviation]

Superb! Amazing stuff!!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

CGA, glad you enjoyed it.

[@JodelFlyer]

Great video Giles. Set yourself a challenge and nailed it. Well done. It did look very cold!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I'm sure your Jodel is nice and toasty. Exposed flying does have some benefits, just not when it's cold.

[@huffpappy]

Very nice flight. It gets so cold up there. Years ago I used to hang glide quite a bit in south eastern Arizona. In the middle of summer we all dressed in down filled parkas and thermal underwear because we routinely flew to 14,000 to 15,000 feet ASL over the Huachuca Mountains. It is a fantastic place to fly.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

The air gets a bit thin up there. I always remember from my paragliding days, always dress for cloudbase, however in this case it was cloud top ;). It must have been amazing to fly over Arizona?

[@huffpappy]

It was an incredible place. I got to 18.500 one day, and my friend flew 218 miles the same day. It's called Miller Canyon. The highest peak is about 9,300 ft ASL, so I was over 9,000 feet above it.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@huffpappy Wow, that view must have been amazing. Did you carry Oxygen?

[@huffpappy]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Unfortunately I didn't carry oxygen. I did get a bit hypoxic and my friend called over the radio to convince me to get out of the thermal which was taking me to cloud base at 500 FPM up. Cloud base as still 1,00 to 2,000 feet above me when I flew out of that thermal.I remember getting a bit of tunnel vision, I helt a bit dull headed, and I had a headache the rest of the day. It wasn't a particularity smart thing to do, but I was young and didn't have a lot of wisdom at the time. I know I'd pass out now long before getting to that altitude now(I'm over 60 now). It's just one of those things I survived that I can tell my grand kids. There's a place in Idaho called King Mountain where the FAA has allowed a 22,000 feet ASL ceiling for hang gliders. It is common practice to fly with oxygen at that site. My flight was back in 1989, and oxygen was seldom used back then.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@huffpappy that is certainly one of those round the campfire stories. Wow. I take my hat of to you.

[@captainhoy8641]

Awesome video Giles. Was really looking forward to this and loved every minute.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Captain Hoy, it was a wonderful flight and the views were beautiful.

[@TomGarner4505]

There is something magical about being above the clouds, but it still unnerves me somewhat!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Tom, I hope you are OK? Yes it is magical. You're normally at cloudbase though on your epic xc flights 😁.

[@paulieb796]

I got the shivvers just watching this one. Amazing footage though. There is something special about seeing clouds from above which only the privileged few get to experience.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Paul, yes, I nearly came down early but wanted to see the tops of the clouds. Cold, yes, beautiful, and so worth it.

[@rabcameron1676]

Well done Giles.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Cheers RAB, I hope it was some good bedtime entertainment. 😁

[@pipperfect]

Good vid Giles & may have just planted a seed in my mind. It’s almost 10 years to the day since my first Paramotor flight. Seems fitting to attempt 10 grand to celebrate.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Only if you are happy. I like my knees they way they are...working. Sub70 flexwing is certainly going to give more people the opportunity to fly.

[@markjohns4696]

Nice choice of music Giles, went really well with those cloud scenes... I just don’t know why some people put some of the stuff I hear on. I bet that landing felt weird due to you being so cold!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Mark, it was a welcome relief, only because of the cold but I'm always happy to be flying. I do spend a bit of time finding the right music for the mood, so your comment is genuinely appreciated. I felt it matched my feelings as I was coming down. It was a shame I lost 2 of the cameras.

[@clearprop]

Great stuff. When you explore and expand the boundaries of what's possible with such tiny craft, you always do it with a 'full GA' mindset. It showcases very much the better side of what so many view as nothing more than 'extreme sports' and it helps protect hard-won freedoms. #protectingsub70

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Dan, always thinking about the bigger picture. I hope you are well?

[@gyrojeffro2263]

wow that was awesome mate! I've heard of bump tolerance, but altitude tolerance might be a new concept at those altitudes.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Jeffro, I hope you are well. It does take a bit of getting used to but enjoying the views from up there are just breathtaking.

[@gocaine8270]

You are living the dream bro

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Emil, it was certainly a memorable flight. I'll have to do it again some time soon, when it warms up a bit.

[@blue_beephang-glider5417]

I'll give this a go on the V-Lite sometime. Nice visuals, it's another world above the clouds as much as it is 50m under the water. 🙂👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I can only relate to a 10 meter dive but I get where you are coming from. It was a wonderful flight. Shame I couldn't go any higher.

[@markallisonparamotor]

Very nice, I want to do this in the paramotor when it's a bit warmer. Looks beautiful up there looking down at the clouds.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Mark, as I've said to everyone that wants to do it on a paramotor, even in Summer, it's cold and talks a long time. It's the coming down part for you that takes the time. I'm not sure what the airspace is like your way.

[@DavidReckitt]

What a beautiful vid. Cloudscape really set the scene. Well done Giles! 👍😁

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

David, thanks for checking the temp on the day. Wonderful cloudscape indeed.

[@justharryjohnson7250]

Looks so peaceful up there cold but peaceful

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It was magical, but coooolllld!!!

[@crisjpalmer]

Awesome job Giles, thank you for sharing.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Chris, thank you. Just had a quick look at your channel, I used to own a Raptor 50, after the second rebuild, despite having lessons to fly model helicopters, I decided my bank balance couldn't justify it. I was fine with fixed wing ;)

[@crisjpalmer]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Unfortunately the RC has taken a back seat for the last 14 months, however ...... I passed my PPLA skills test 2 weeks ago !!! So that should mean I have some more free time for RC again. During the Covid lockdowns there were long spells where I couldn't carry on with my ppl training, your videos really really helped me deal with the fact. It kept me engaged and passionate about flying so thank you. I watch many of the KZbin Aviators and I would say your content is up there with the likes of Flight Chops & Mike Patey, so keep up the good work 💪🏻 Also I know have the problem of needing to save money for flying group A, but also wanting to save money for a PeaBee 🤣!!!!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Oh wow, thank you for your kind words. Firstly, many congratulations on passing you Skills Test, the skys are your playground now. I'm glad I've helped in some small way to keep you enthused, I just like sharing my passion, if only it was my day job. Keep flying and congratulations again.

[@crisjpalmer]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Thank you, just waiting impatiently by the Letterbox for the bit of paper to arrive !!!! Whilst I love the flying videos I think the interviews with the aviation related businesses are great. Keep them coming 😁

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@crisjpalmer The interviews were actually the hardest things to set up and edit. I'm no editor, just good friends that know more than I do. I just like sharing knowledge and experiences. Fingers crossed for the postman and the brown/gold book and licence that comes with it. The weather is pants atm anyway so I hope the licence and the weather align.

[@paulwilliamson7441]

Nice one Giles! Superb. Good to see what shuts down. iPads don't like the cold. 😬

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Paul, has your IPad shut down during flight?

[@paulwilliamson7441]

It did. Climbed to 6k ft for a sea crossing and half way across the iPad decided it was too cold a shut down. Bit worrying given how much is on there these days. Fortunately I have backup Garmin GPSmap 196 .. and a knee map!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@paulwilliamson7441 Can't beat a Garmin.

[@ShortField]

That is a genuinely cool video (maybe even freezing video) Giles. I am amazed that little collection of metal and fabric can do that, absolutely awesome. The video from altitude amongst the clouds looked stunning and I know it's probably difficult in a flex-wing as you have to hold onto the bar but you could have got some epic stills shots up there (I'm always hampered by the canopy Perspex). Loved this and would be great to meet up soon, if I can bring the Pipersport into your field?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Terry, the ones in the video were a few of the pictures I took. With cold fingers and thick gloves I didn't want to attempt it, but I so wish I did now as the cameras had turned off. Look for a farm strip near Tolland. PM me if you are struggling to locate it.

[@rogerlarson8040]

Our go pros overheat and the batteries die out. Thanks for sharing your video.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was fun, hopefully more content to come, when the weather plays ball.

[@simonhamilton4002]

I think I wear more layers to fly around at 2000ft. Last flight was 6 layers on top 3 on the bottom! Strong effort on your flight!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Si, the saving grace is the screen, keeps quite a lot of the wind chill off. I did have the gloves on max power in the end. So worth it though.

[@faramog]

great vid ... had a wee look at a PBee at Sywell yesterday .. nice little thing

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It's so hard to describe flying one other than they just make you smile.

[@PAPilot53]

Beautiful!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I wished the cameras really could capture the feeling as well.

[@PAPilot53]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 I know what you mean. I fly with a go pro on my hang glider. Flew with a bald eagle yesterday and could barely see it on the camera.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@PAPilot53 that must have been AMAZING. WOW!!

[@PAPilot53]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 One of those magical moments in the air!

[@InducedBank]

Lovely - being up among the clouds is a really special place - granted, I only needed 1,500 yesterday to achieve that!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Mike, yes, easier in the winter to get above it. Loved your last video. Dropped you a pm.

[@sierra-papa4972]

Well done Giles, must be at the same time a great and oppressive feeling , to seat outside in 10000ft...thanks for sharing...hope the cap of tee was with Rum🤏 to warmed up you💪👏👏👏

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

The cup of tea was very much needed. Have the front row seat at 10,000ft was certainly worth the ticket price.

[@andreschapero3615]

Loved this video. More!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Thank you. The weather hasn't been good so I've not been flying.

[@Bexxy]

Awesome flight Giles! Magic! I used Brown Shutter Farm twice when I flew to Somerset and again on the return trip. It’s a nice little airstrip, will have to land out there again if they will have me 👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Oh wow, I've been trying to get there for a while. Another vlogger flys from there as well.

[@Bexxy]

Yep, I know you have seen it, but here’s the video with a clip in there of brown shutters farm - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmeZnHqXhLd0p68

[@mattdrat3087]

Nice! The view was lovely!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Matt, I keep thinking I should have taken more pictures.

[@mattdrat3087]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Great video as it is in my opinion!

[@neilbarriskell7840]

Love this video.... did the same many years ago in a Thruster 503 N, it might have had a cab but thank god I had six layers on LOL..

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Haha, hi Neil, it's the cold that seems to make it hard. I had 3 layers but so worth it for the views.

[@neilbarriskell7840]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 well worth doing mate, keep setting the challenges mate and enjoy the flying!

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Awesome flight. It was the view of the top of clouds that got me interested in flying in the late 70s. Temperature laps rate, as far as I remember is 1.98 degrees C per thousand feet not 3.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Simon, it was an amazing flight. There are 3 lapse rates. 1.98 is the ISA laspe rate. DALR is 3 and SALR is 1.5 degrees.

[@DougBow96]

Beautiful! I like flying high but don't like the cold so warm, low & slow is my thing. LOL Pretty cool that you are visible on Flight Radar 24

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Doug, I hope the farm isn't working you too much. I have 2 devices, Skyecho (ADS-B) and FLARM. A friend was actually watching me when I took off, but he didn't know what I had planned. Pretty cool though.

[@DougBow96]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Thanks Giles, farm is a battle as usual. I'm looking forward to some flying in July. Hopefully the Skyecho will be approved for use in the USA in the future. The FAA is currently thinking about it.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Oh, that's good news on the Skyecho. Fingers crossed.

[@plumbdog1964]

Great vid mate

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@roym827-v2l]

Great video thanks Giles. I'm just about to start out on this same journey so your videos are helping a lot. Regarding lapse rates, thermals cool at 3 degrees per thousand feet. Environment typically cools at 2 degrees per thousand feet although that varies on the day. So typically at 10,000 feet, air temp will be around 20 degrees lower than the ground. Still very cold, especially sitting in a 40mph wind. Good effort. Congratulations on getting to 10k ft!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

He Roy, I hope your journey is full of fun and adventures. Yes the 4 different types of lapse rates and wind chill all have an influence on how cold we get. I go with DALR as this give the worse case, anything else is a bonus, it was still chuffing cold. Lapse rates are great at understanding how good a thermalling day it will be.

[@roym827-v2l]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Thanks Giles. Are you still based in the SW? I'm in North Dorset and thinking about getting my training at Dunkerswell. We might even end up in the same bit of sky at the same time.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I am still in the south west.

[@airborne652]

Something every microlight pilot has to try. I must remember my warmer gloves for when I attempt it. 👍🏻

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Ben, I've ticked this off the list. Warmer flights for me now ;)

[@edwalker2790]

I was waiting for this vid! Very cool. I'll be looking into an ADSB transponder for my Adam when it gets here. I'll be flying in-between some very busy airspace and I'm going to want every advantage of traffic awareness. Plus, I'd like to give them a chance to see me on " the scope". Are you concerned with shock cooling during the decent with the two-stroke? I figure at 10,000' it could already use some leaning out. Maybe a remote mixture knob?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Ed, the cheapest ADS-B transponder, that's battery powered, is the TT21, it's about £2,000. I kept the engine running and under low load on the way round to keep the engine warm and lubricated, so no worries there. Yes, I could tell it was becoming rich due to the CHT steadily dropping. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@scottv3337]

Really beautiful flight Giles. I always enjoy when you have videos posted. I’d like to see you make a video on what apps you use for flying your trike and how you use them such as for weather, navigation and flight planning and so on. I use personally use skyflyhy and windy apps when I’m out flying. Thanks again for a great video sir. Safe flying...

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I use windy as well as Metcheck. My flying software is the Naviter Oudie 5 Pro with FLARM, it has all my instrumentation as well as moving map. I have been meaning to make a kind of QandA video as I'm getting lots more questions now.

[@deanfox8951]

I’m glad you did it so I don’t have too.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Haha, hi Dean, one for the team. 😁

[@AnthonyVella]

10:45 ⛅️ ❤️😱🙌🏼

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Yes, its a lovely shot of the sun.

[@zebro2]

Nice video. Btw. your airstrip is not depicted on the SkyDemon so I put it in myself and named it UL Golf Foxtrott 22 :-)

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Thank you, It Glebe Farm if that helps. It's a private strip that Bob made for himself. He does like visitors, loves anything aviation.

[@Jozinko101]

Woooow! Super video!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Thank you.

[@rogerlarson8040]

I put heated feet insoles (Gerbing) and they even keep my hands warm. i know that sounds funny but it works. I love that aspect of flying. Fly up high in the summer and its perfect temperature. In the winter it is often warmer (in the morning) at altitude because of temperature inversion.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I'll try the morning inversion next time. For the time being, I'll do any to keep warm. 😁.

[@stevemiller7433]

wonderful

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Steve, the views certainly were worth the effort.

[@HGAviator]

I've thermal up to 12,300' (no motor) over the mountains east of San Diego. No oxygen. In the USA, you have to have oxygen at 12,500' or above and longer than 30 min at that altitude. A friend as gone up to 20,000' with oxygen in AZ, USA.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

In the UK our Oxygen requirement leve is 10k but also if you go above 10 K you are mandated to have a transponder unless SVFR. I have been to 21,746 on a paramotor record attempt. It was amazing gliding down afterwards. Very very cold though. There is a video of this early on in my content,.

[@flyingjoe9681]

Nice footage! Loving your content and indeed, you could be the reason for me to do my trike license, hahaha! Actually, you are my 1st channel I've been following who's flying the trike. I did the paramotor license last year, but want to go one step further. Hope it will be a good decision. So keep in mind, that you are going to be responsible for my planning. Cheers from a German paramotor pilot

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Paramotoring is awesome but I couldn't do both so have moved to the trike, my knees are thanking me. No pressure then, but I hope you trike journey brings as many giggles as it does for me. I can't believe I have viewers in German...fantastic.

[@michaelhano8701]

Thank you for the dialog.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I hope my teeth were not chattering too much 😁.

[@robdotcom71]

Well done.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Thank you, I'm warmer now. 😁

[@gliderfs621]

Regard of the pure number you are not that high, but the landscape makes me feel like you are flying in outer space ! 😮

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It certainly does. Being over double this height in a paramotor, that was extra special. I've never been in wave though.

[@flybe146]

Fantastic Giles what an incredibly brave man you are out there in the frozen freezing cold, be calling you "frosty the microlight man" soon LOL! A couple of questions for you Giles did you swap over to 1013 on this flight when you got above the transition? Next question did you feel any more nervous above 4000 ft and if you did does that nervousness increase with altitude or then disappear when you got to FL 100?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Good evening David, I hope you are well? Hopefully not so frosty, I'll be staying lower now..unless I want a tail wind, but then I just have to come down again. The QNH and ISA were close, so I didn't, but you are correct, I should have swtiched at the 3000ft transition height. I was still in class G but that doesn't change the fact, I was being , teeny tiny bit gash ( I'll take the slap on the wrist from you). It's so strange when look at height, up to 3k, feels high, but after that, its just like google maps, in real life. I don't feel high. I suppose have the motion of the clouds helped. Being really high and not having a reference of motion is a bit disconcerting, I had that on my paramotor high altitude flight. I wouldn't call me brave, a bit silly possibly ;). A pleasure as always.

[@flybe146]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 The other thing I was going to say Giles was that I have a friend who works in the "Belgrano" down here at Gatwick and she tells me the CAA do keep an eye on the KZbin flying channels to see who is doing what so you are wise to obey the rules when on camera at least but then you are a do it by the book man I think - very wise!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@flybe146 thank you for pointing that out. It's good to know. I was aware they existed but not the fact that they watched channels. I like rules and always try and ensure I follow them, yes, the ANO is the rules that keeps us safe. Thank you again.

[@flyingkub]

EALR is 2 deg per 1000ft so might not reduce by the 3 deg per 1000ft (DALR). I have not taken the Kub to 10000 yet so might have to give it a go, as I normally keep below 5000 as I do not have cabin heat but it is great to get above the clouds for a smooth flight sometimes and if the winds are better there for the flight.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It was close, as it was -14 degrees C at 10k, and about 11 degrees on the ground, but that is just splitting hairs. I work on three, then I know what to expect. Flying above the clouds just makes me smile..more than normal. I'm sue your Kub would be warmer anyway ;)

[@flyingkub]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Well I am out of the airflow if a close the windows but I have just thin covering between me and the outside world. I know I was slitting hairs that might be why I am running out :-)

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Haha, I can't wait to get over to your neck of the woods for a good natter.

[@flyingkub]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Look forward to Tea and Cake.

[@WiltshireMan]

On Bodmin moor the 3C per 1000ft doesn't apply. Its 3C per 10 foot there:) Epic flight Giles. I had no doubt the Peabee would do it:)

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I hope you took your wooly gloves along. I need mine on full heat. Enjoying your latest adventures.

[@mjotd8670]

Great vid as usual, but with your aviation knowledge, and experience, are you considering PPL licence?, or just staying as you are?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

hello MJOTD !, I did have a PPL (A) back in 1996, flew spam cans out of Norwich Airport but I had to let it lapse in 2000. I did think about it a few years ago but the biggest issue was and is cost. I can't afford to own or hangar a group A aircraft. The PeaBee may be slower and have a few less dials and buttons but I really enjoy flying it and taking it to fly-ins. Glad you enjoyed the video and I hope that answered your question.

[@liquidusblue]

Magic

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It certainly was magical.

[@robward7873]

Hi Giles, cracking video as always! How did Flight Radar 24 pick you up if you did not have a transponder?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Rob, are you working through the older videos 👍😁? FR 24 picked up my Flarm and SkyEcho2.

[@robward7873]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 I am fascinated by high flights in an SSDR (4,000ft is my highest in my Foxcub, but 20,000ft in a glider in wave!), you mentioned that other pilots felt very exposed at altitude - completely psychological, but I can understand their unease. Keep the vids coming!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@robward7873 my paramotor high flight was the most exposed I've felt, it was definitely a mind over matter flight.

[@robward7873]

this guy makes me chuckle kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmK9aYyKa9xqiMU

[@flyskiride]

Nice video. I do like to be high for the view and smoother air maybe not that high though 👌

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

HI Lee, you'll be doing this soon. 😁.

[@ForFunFlyer]

What is it that makes flying above the clouds so much fun? What a gorgeous scenery up there, just love it! 😀 You beat me to my attempt to determine the max service ceiling of my plane, which has been canceled 3 times due to bad Wx 😕🙈 My goal is FL140. Hopefully both my plane and me will get that far up. Question; what is the transition altitude and -level in the UK?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

You'll get there, I spent a year waiting for my paramotor attempt. The transition altitude it 3000ft in the UK. Some lovely views, if only we could bottle the feeling.

[@ForFunFlyer]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Ah, roger. Here it is 3,500 feet and FL40 👍🏻 Well, there are some bottled substances that get you close to, but not quite there? 🤣

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I'll stick with the flying experience 😁.

[@ForFunFlyer]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Me primarily too 😋

[@hbuk2439]

Great video, I am interested in a PeaBee too. Do you still fly paramotors?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I still have my Hadron XX but sold my paramotor just before the last lockdown, with a view to buying another one, but I realised I just wouldn't use it. My knees are thanking me, and I am really enjoying the PeaBee flying.

[@PARANOOB]

Good one this.. #chillout 👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

You know, much more chilled out but warmer now ;)

[@daviddixon9598]

It wasn't just a stunt brother! You flew responsibly obeying all rules. I did the same thing back before 2007 when we could fly to 17,999'. I went to 14,500' near the Petrified Forest in northeastern Arizona in my 582 Northwing Apache. By then my rate of climb had dropped to 300' per minute.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi David, I was limited by our UK Air law to 10k anyway. If you have a cheeky look at a video I made in my early KZbin days of me flying to 21,746 ft on a paramotor. It's a long way down in a flying armchair 😂. Your high flights sound quite amazing and yes it's amazing how the climb rate drops off, good effort.

[@livingladolcevita7318]

Rite of passage? 10,000 ft. Have you done a vid of your heating system? or did I hear wrong. Power supply to camera, would be interested in that subject. I think it's the vulnerability and exposure that can freak one out. Great video Giles.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello there, yes it was kind of a rite of passage. The only heating had was the gloves (30Seven). Th power to the wing camera was just a USB battery booster housed inside the wing pocket. Having been to over 4 miles up on a paramotor, its was slightly more comfortable this time. Have a look in the description for that one.

[@CXhaust]

Whats the max sink rate on one of those when you need to descend quickly?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I managed to get 1000ft per min, but was comfortable at 8-900 fpm.

[@johngathard4717]

Ahh, the experience of lapse rate. I thought you were sniffing a bit in the pre take off comments. Got me worrying if your Eustachian Tubes might suffer at 10,000'. Perhaps the sniffing sounds were not a head cold. You didn't seem to experience any ear pain. 🙂

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi John, it was just a little sniffle from the running around on the ground. Thank you for your concern, I'd never fly with a cold, the risk is too great.

[@johngathard4717]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 I remember when I was at Linton on Ouse one of the foreign students didn't mention he had problems. Went up fortunately with an instructor in a JP3. Great pain when descending from about 20,000' to end sortie. Ended up with burst eardrum and medics waiting for him when they landed. Harsh lesson for him. Good reminder for the rest of us.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@johngathard4717 wow. Always been conscious of ears, too many stories of hearing loss.

[@piotrstrzelecki8352]

Welcome. I am a fan of your movies. I have a big request to you if you can add subtitles in Polish to all your videos.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Still trying and I think I have the hint now.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Good vid👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Thanks Patrick, I was probably as cold as it is normally where you are. ;)

[@epigonos2004]

Hello, how do you get your trace on Flightradar24 ?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I'm using a Skyecho 2 and FLARM which both show up on FR24.

[@epigonos2004]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 yes I have seen your traces !! Sky echo doesn’t work in France , I have a transponder with ads but impossible to register by fly radar 24 !!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I haven't registered on FR24, it's just a system that shows what is in the air via the group stations.

[@fpvflyby6855]

How did the gloves work out at 10k?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

They were just about warm enough, cool but not causing any issues. It was more my core that was suffering.

[@zachduke8830]

How much does it cost to learn to fly

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

If its the microlight side ( assuming you are in the UK) its 25 hours, I'm not sure on total cost as each school have different hourly costs. Have a look here. www.bmaa.org/information-library/pilot-licensing/pilot-licensing---pilots. If it's Sub 70, this video might give you a better idea of what is required and the costs is significantly less. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqrCfpKsapmcsMU If I've not answered your question please let me know the specifics, other than cost, which is very hard to give an accurate figure as some people take long to get to the required standard,

[@georgemorley1029]

What do Giles and Etheruem have in common? They’re both going to make it to 10,000! Only kidding. I have my doubts about ethereum…😉

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi George, I did, I hope ETH does as well. 😉

[@natural9743]

Giles i hope this is training for your future world breaking altitude record. lol

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I'd thought about it, but unfortunately I'm in the microlight rules now so would be competing with the big machines and the PeaBee just couldn't compare.

[@markboyle]

iF YOU USE MOGAS YOU SHOULD NOT GO ABOVE 6000` YOU MAY GET BUBBLES IN THE FUEL LINES.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I've been to over 19,000ft on MOGAS, but that was a paramotor. I've had a quick read to make sure I wasn't breaking any parts of the ANO by doing so, CAP 747 only pertains to Permitted/certified aircraft engine. As my PeaBee is SSDR and the engine only certified for MOGAS RON 95, as far as I can glen, the restriction does not apply. Is your caps lock stuck on?

[@andrewlambert4934]

What air laws?? Who's laws?? Mans laws??

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Air Law, it's a real thing. It's like the high way code of the air.

[@andrewlambert4934]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 yes I agree.. but the world was made for us all.. including the heavens.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Unfortunately in this day an age we are governed by rules and regulations. I wasn't allowed above 10,000ft because I didn't have a transponder.

[@weedhopper528]

nice video👍 check out killer river ultralight flying

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

What aircraft are you flying in your video? It's a 3 Axis but I can't make out the design.

[@weedhopper528]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 its an early 80s weedhopper 2axis with a 277 rotax