Gravity Defiant Paramotor - Build & Initial Thoughts

Shot a quick video of the unboxing, build, and initial thoughts for the new Gravity Defiant paramotor. Overall, it's a terrific machine and I'm excited to get a clearing in the weather to go test it out in the air!

[@pbalos]

my new gravity defiant x didn't have the fuel line hole drilled out either. I'm glad you mentioned the 1/2" drill bit size. I just got mine 5/21/22.

[@adayinthelife5772]

They look very cleverly designed. The easier and simpler they are , the more thought has gone into it.

[@AnthonyVella]

10:41 BEST part of the entire video!

[@DougBow96]

Need to package the parts like a RC helicopter kit. Parts bagged by step

[@kevincanfly]

For a guy like me, the build process is like half the fun... Nice job buddy!!👏👏👏👏🤘🤘🪂🪂

[@rodnocker6172]

That is the reason for a great price for a quality made piece of equipment far as I can see in your video! Bonus you assemble it knowing it will be right for safety reasons. The pride in putting it together 👍

[@jimcr120]

Howdy Bryan. I’m another Defiant owner also but mine has the non-adjustable arms. Like you I was “lucky” and needed to drill the fuel line hole. I agree, it was very easy to do. I didn’t get a mug though :-( I have a bit more assembling to do and then the break-in. Now that I have time I hope to have that done tonight. I’ll look forward to more from you on this machine.-Jim

[@johngemmi3576]

Just subscribed… Very well articulated. By looking at your shop, I can tell you are particular. This says a lot about this review. Looking forward to more videos!

[@wardified8566]

Great video, excited to hear your impressions of in-flight handling and characteristics.

[@David_Wolfe]

After watching Anthony’s videos I really had no desire to purchase this GD. But after seeing what Bryan had to say, let’s just say I am really interested now!

[@AnthonyVella]

Thanks David.

[@David_Wolfe]

@@AnthonyVella love you buddy!

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

@@David_Wolfe He’s probably still fuming about this 😂

[@DougBow96]

Freakishly clean workshop 😄

[@AnthonyVella]

This review is significantly more thorough than Anthony’s crap video.

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

Harsh. But rings true.

[@nitro200flyer3]

I like the Anthony Vella V better sounds sexier in a non gay type of way LOL

[@DougBow96]

About time this channel has some fresh content 🤣

[@32laurens]

Great video, can't wait to see you fly it and hear your thoughts!

[@DougBow96]

Great video and assembly review 👍😎 Appreciate the pros & cons

[@NCPPGpilot]

I know the feeling. Good 2 C ya brother. I've been asked about this one a bit, so thanks for the edjumukachun.

[@swthpawfraser]

Posting this in Gravity ppg group. Good job 👍🏼

[@jimcr120]

I am a relatively new Defiant owner. Where is this owners group?

[@swthpawfraser]

@@jimcr120 i was the group admin for gravity group my other Facebook got hacked and I’m trying to get it back. Vella is a admin maybe he can add you

[@jimcr120]

@@swthpawfraser Ok, thanks. I’ll hit him up.

[@randymcleanwo5m373]

I am really considering the Gravity Defiant. Being an engineer, I like the idea of building it so I know every aspect of it. That said, one thing that concerns me is I have a degenerative back and someday in the hopefully distant future I will have to give up foot launching. As far as I can tell there is no trike option that would fit the Defiant. I still may end up getting one anyway.

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

They’ve let me know they have plans for a trike mount of some sort. And there’s no reason you couldn’t have something made to your specifications. I’d say, if foot launch is an option now, go for it. Cross those other bridges later 🤙

[@Efntodd]

If you could only have one paramotor, would you go with the defiant?

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

For me, yes. I’d probably go with the defiant. If you’re a smaller or really light guy, the defiant might be a bit large for you tho. Overall, defiant is still at the top of my list tho 💪

[@Efntodd]

@@BryanPearsonParamotor thank you. Much appreciated

[@justharryjohnson7250]

Will the plastic "fuselage" not degrade over time with the uv light ? This is the only concern I would have.

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

They say it's not supposed to, at least within the realistic timeframe of what a paramotor would be flown. It's easily a 20-30 year part. The thing is beefy as hell!

[@hobelmotorsports]

great video Bryan! I am aiming for Paramotoring to be my next thing.

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

Do it man! You won’t regret it 🤘 Hit me up if you need gear 🤙 oregonparamotor.com

[@hobelmotorsports]

@@BryanPearsonParamotor thanks man!! I'll def do that! 🤘🤘

[@michaelkennedy2528]

I wonder how that tank would do on water landing or crash. Would it be prone to putting the pilot face down?

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

No idea. I’ve wondered that myself!

[@michaelkennedy2528]

@@BryanPearsonParamotor Could be a great desert machine lol

[@joshbarnes5784]

I think honestly it would depend on how much fuel you had in the tank. Also the auto inflate flotation would probably counteract that as well.

[@ThePilotMaximus]

Really....really good video review. Can you just do all reviews of everything....ever... please? Love the details.

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

Thank you Maximus!

[@joemauck8989]

Thank you

[@davespeer3293]

Have you had many flights on your Defiant? Curious to know how you compare/like it compared to your Maverick. Thanks

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

I have maybe 8 flights on the defiant now. It’s damn nice. They both fly really well, but I do like the ability to tinker with the arm adjustment and stuff on the defiant. It’s a little heavier than the maverick, but has more thrust. So overall, it’s still a toss up. They’re both so good!

[@pacmanflys]

New sub, waiting for .I e to arrive! Excellent video

[@J10on4ds]

Hi Bryan, Thanks for the review. I'm curious about the "portability" of the defiant compared to say the Maverick. Let say you want to store it inside a vehicle. I see where the netting arms come off pretty easy, with their detent system, but can the netting be "loosened" enough to take the arms off? Or would you need to restring the netting every time?

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

Yes, the defiant breaks down pretty easily. The netting stays attached to the hoop sections, and you simply lay them all together accordion style and it’s a pretty tight package. If this is your main goal, or you have to do it very often, I’d still give the upper hand to the maverick in the travel regard. It just breaks down a bit quicker, and a bit smaller. If you’re really wanting travel or breakdown ease, check out the MacFly travel cage. It’s probably the best I’ve ever seen for that. As well as one of the best flying units around. Even better than my beloved maverick. Shoot me an email at [e-mail] and we can chat on the phone if you want. It’s so much quicker to relay this info via voice 🤙

[@mosesmundall]

Do you know if they offer individual replacement parts?

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

For sure they do. The spokes, hoop sections, net, etc. All in stock and ready to get folks back in the air

[@projectxj9454]

Nice job on the video. I have a concern about how the hoop will hold up to a slip/butt landing that doesn't hit the fuel tank...only hits the hoop. I know the hoop section is strong, but I don't think the lower arms and hoop section will hold up to that. The Maverick is quite strong in that area, but I have still seen a couple of those that have bent. For experienced pilots, it probably isn't a big deal, but mistakes can still happen.

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

They’re saying that the bottom section of hoop will generally take the brunt of any impacts. That’s the point they’re estimating will fail, if any. And that’s a really cheap, easily replaceable part which is kind of nice compared to a maverick, which has pretty damn expensive replacement parts

[@hondacivet]

@@BryanPearsonParamotor That's really good to know as a beginner! I'm in training now and thinking about what my first paramotor might be. I hope to avoid crashes but it's probably better to be ready to take some tumbles as a fresh PPG2 rated pilot right?

[@HilltopZombieShop]

How long did it take to arrive? I ordered mine on back order Nov. 27.

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

I order mine way back when it was just a pre-order. But they’re telling me they way have all orders caught up and be on same week deliver (hopefully) by the end of the year. So it should be very soon for you! I can check on your status if you want. Just let me know 🤙

[@HilltopZombieShop]

@@BryanPearsonParamotor That would be cool if you have an inside line. I ordered off of glidersports.com

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

@@HilltopZombieShop Email me at [e-mail] with your contact info. I’ll try to see what’s up 👍

[@nitro200flyer3]

This could be my next Paramotor.. Website still needs some help . I'm all about the weight yes I'm a nitro owner i'm 60YO with Total knee replacements and have 150 hours on my Nitro with no motor outs and never let down . I just love the look of this and the extended fuel tank need to find a place to try one on for size i'm 5'8" tall so it could be a bit large at 130mm prop swing

[@lawman7806]

Just subscribed. Loved the video. Great information

[@MariaOrLex]

New subscriber great review

[@magnusb6311]

Very nice build review. So now, 2 years later. What is the problems you have had? I heard some people have had problems with the fuel suction. Anything you have experianced_

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

Unfortunately, the wonderful machine that is the gravity paramotor, was plagued by problems with the company that made them. We had a tough time getting replacement parts, answers to questions, replies to emails were tough to come by, etc. So I quit selling them a while later. The unit was good! They did have a fuel delivery issue, which they fixed with an updated gas cap. There were some other, small issues, which cropped up, but they weren't really any worse than any other brand of paramotor. They all have their quirks. Replacement parts are EXPENSIVE. That's one pretty major downside. Overall, a good paramotor, probably over-engineered, with poor to average customer support 🤷‍♂

[@noahmeme2]

Does the engine come put together?

[@kcrowe8211]

I hope Defiant guys listen to your Akia comparison/idea! I kept expecting you to say “well-engineered” vice good fit and finish, although that matters too. Was the net-tightening ratchet as hard to build as expected?

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

It was easy. All of the build was straightforward and not hard, and well engineered always in the back of my mind. It’s a great machine.

[@Accurize2]

Soooo Summit1G is doing PPG videos now. 😂 Nice work nonetheless!!

[@Paradicted]

Hey Bryan, GREAT video, well done! Do they make a smaller frame that an Atom 80 would be better suited for?

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

At this time, they do not have a smaller version. This would not be my first choice for an atom 80 machine. I think something like the new/unreleased kangook, Macfly, or a Parajet maverick would be better for a pilot needing a smaller and lighter unit

[@thomasnappo6309]

What's the price unassembled..delivered...thx

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

They’ve got a pretty good configuration on their website. Though they’ve had trouble supplying the tanks lately, so I haven’t sold any lately. Kinda hard to sell when they can’t be delivered 😛

[@ohiyesa2328]

If I have t buy another motor itll be this one

[@joshperryppg]

That was some good shit! Make moar videos!

[@homertalk]

How much?

[@Marris.]

Can I import it to india?

[@rodnocker6172]

For the price what is there to complain about!

[@videopokernetwork6824]

Airforce Paramotor Frame

[@paulstannard2455]

Why have that terrible music track just repeating over and over. Couldn't watch your video.

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

Thanks for watching Paul!

[@candidoalcantara6718]

if is so hart Im not buyn this paramotor

[@AnthonyVella]

3:25 “Anotization” WTH Bryan! You said it wrong. THUMBSDOWN! Trash. Pure trash. Loved the video.

[@BryanPearsonParamotor]

#youarefakenews

[@joshbarnes5784]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brodus6294]

Dood the effin "TICKING" along with the music is enough to drive ya to drinking.