How to land a Paramotor: SWOOP LANDING

[@AnthonyVella]

SIMPLY CURIOUS: Which video did KZbin's algorithm recommend for YOU on the end screen?

[@LeandraKVella]

Paramotor Mystery Box

[@erichoward5424]

Paramotor Mystery Box

[@AnthonyVella]

@@erichoward5424 Hmmm...100% of recommendations are going to that darn "Mystery Box" video. I wonder if everyone will be recommended this video or if the algorithm will recommend a different video to someone else.

[@AnthonyVella]

@Blake Pigeon HAHA!!! You crack me up, dude. KZbin does do a pretty good job with its recommendations. That said, there have been times that I'm like "what...the...hell..." lol

[@cptvanier]

Mystery Box for me too. This vid was really great thanks.

[@David_Wolfe]

Anthony with the graphics you incorporate in your videos, special effects, and entertainment provided, not only have your videos become fun to watch but they are also becoming really educational providing good drills to safely work on for newer pilots. I always look forward to the next one brother. Glad to support you.

[@AnthonyVella]

Paramotor Crazy thank you very much, David! It truly makes it worth the many hours of editing when people tell me that they’ve enjoyed it. Hopefully I can get a little bit faster at it in the future.

[@JudsonGraham]

Anthony I like the idea of putting a ring bag in there. I leave my ozone “inner bag” that came with the glider in there all the time. It’s really compact and saved me a couple times when I had to land out. Another thing with swoop landings is practicing swoop footdrags. If you can hook a turn off power and footdrag it for a little then roll onto the power it’s really good to start learning swoopy landings. (I’m in the learning process now)

[@AnthonyVella]

Judson Graham great idea man! I’m going to give that a shot. I went out and practiced the “turning into a land” technique, but am no where near as accurate with where I land. At this point, priority number one is not catching the cage on the ground when I drop in. Lol. I’m really having a good time practicing with it though!

[@natefletcher864]

Idk if I'd consider it a swoop unless you pull at least 90-180 degrees and level it out on final gliding the remaining energy out over the ground. Thats more of a porpoise landing. The same effect can be done by pulling brakes until minimum glide and you feel the glider start to sink then just release all the brake at once. The glider surges forward and you dive. If you time it right so the ground comes up as the dive ends, you can flare with all that speed and glide it out far.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Great video. You need to try the 500ft engine off overhead. Try the curved approach (constant aspect approach) . It gives you far more adjustment. Fighter pilots use it for circuits.

[@AnthonyVella]

I like the idea. I think I will get started on making a video using that technique next week. I feel as though it is more challenging using that technique since your also changing your heading in the process. I like the way that it looks and feels though. Haha

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@AnthonyVella To some extent but as you are constantly looking at your landing spot, you can extend or contract the circuit to make sure you hit the spot. As you are turning to the landing spot, you are also gaining energy to allow for the swoop. Also, I think its been mentioned in one of the comments below, get a windsock or streamer ( they work in really light conditions) to help gauge which way you should be approaching. Just a thought..you know me :).

[@LeandraKVella]

you did it again! 🤩 your content, insight, and production value are unparalleled and i’m not just saying that because i’m madly in love with you. video after video you leave us wanting more. i was on the edge of my seat cheering you on after each spot landing attempt. i appreciate the POV of you coming in to land. it’s a great way to compare the difference in timing when you flare. great insight for novice paramotorists like me. -your #1 fan

[@AnthonyVella]

You're the best!

[@williamtbecker]

Man, she laid it on so thick I'm not sure if it's sarcasm or not :-)

[@bstang93]

That was very fun to watch. I've also done these kind of flight where you do nothing but practice take offs and landings. It's very satisfying to build skills in those weak areas. Great video, very professional editing and good content. Keep it up man!

[@erichoward5424]

Great video, thanks. I’m doing my training early next year, it’s nice to see the landings repetitively from that perspective.

[@AnthonyVella]

Eric Howard that’s really awesome! Well worth the wait. You’ll really get a kick out of the landings. At first, ANY landing can seem a little intimidating. With repetition, it will likely become one of your favorite parts of flying! Where are you getting your training, Eric?

[@erichoward5424]

Anthony Vella, I can imagine the landings will be intimidating at first. I’ll be training at Aviator’s Lake Wales location. I ordered my Mojo which should be in by early October, can’t wait to start kiting. Thanks again for the videos and podcast, I live vicariously (and have learned a lot) through you and others while I wait.

[@clippedwing-bensmith1614]

Thanks for taking us on a ride on one of your training sessions! Its one of my main objectives as a new pilot to get lots of launches and landings in! I'm still using the school method, I'm not hugely confident yet trying to swoop in! Great place to fly too!

[@AnthonyVella]

You're welcome! Thank you for tagging along. The school method is all you need for now.

[@Lucre993]

Just saying you need a flag or wind sock :) Dust sock ? Great Landing practice video though 👍

[@AnthonyVella]

Thank you, Paul! I do want to get a wind sock eventually. Simultaneously, I am hoping to enhance my feel for direction by using any sort of indicators. As you can tell from the video, it usually takes a few go arounds to figure it out. Haha. Thanks again and I am glad that you enjoyed it!

[@albynospyder4120]

Try safety tape or streamers tied to a piece of electrical conduit. The streamers will move in low wind. Total price= cheap af from your local home depot or lowes.

[@AnthonyVella]

albynospyder So simple! Yet incredibly effective! Thank you for the suggestion. I think I will try your method. 😁

[@SharkyintheSky]

What a great practice session. I am self trained and not at that level yet. Great video, you sure do make it look fun.

[@AnthonyVella]

Sharky in the Sky haha! I can sense the sarcasm. The excitement was hard to contain. I find it most exciting when I go from missing the target horribly, to getting closer and closer until I finally nail it! Thank you for commenting! 😁

[@goldwingerppg5953]

He’s has wide open space and excellent conditions. Did you notice instead of running out to get in front his kite he had it land in front of him. I wonder if that was planned. He’s still a lot better than us.

[@AnthonyVella]

Matt Phillips I appreciate it! I still have a ton to learn. I hope to get people excited about practicing. Making a game out of it! 😁 Thank you for commenting.

[@SharkyintheSky]

​@@AnthonyVella no sarcasm intended. That's a great exercise. I've been working on my landings lately and they are starting to get better. I'm not quite ready for spot landings yet, but I'm working on it. Have a look.

[@SharkyintheSky]

@@goldwingerppg5953 that sod field is awesome. We need to find a place to fly like that.

[@tyjohnson6908]

For the under seat wing bag use the ozone inner bag that came with your wing. Its much smaller and will be barely noticeable under the seat but its still plenty big enough to fit the wing in a land out situation. Plus then you can just leave it in there and use the regular wing bag like normal!

[@AnthonyVella]

Ty Johnson Thank seems more practical considering how huge the Easy Bag is! I’ll put it there when I get home this evening. Thank you again!

[@tyjohnson6908]

Anthony Vella I ended up getting my maverick atom 80 after training in large part to your reviews thanks again!

[@AirbornePirates]

Take up skydiving... swoop swoop swoop! You're a natural at the swoop! Nice video dude

[@AnthonyVella]

ParaVlogger dude!!!! I really want to. A buddy locally wants to get into paramotoring. He has 3,500 jumps! He’s also a certified instructor. He’s down to trade training. Sounds like fun!

[@AirbornePirates]

@@AnthonyVella if you do take your buddy up make sure you vlog your AFF course! I regret not recording my noob to Wingsuit progression! Keep up the good work 🤘

[@scottreuse1487]

I like how you cued the music when you nailed it. Keep up the goofball shenanigans. 👍🍻

[@AnthonyVella]

Scott Reuse 😂 you bet buddy! Glad you enjoyed it. 😁

[@mark675]

Making paramotoring fun like it should be and learning at the same time, nice one :)

[@AnthonyVella]

mark675 Thank you, Mark!

[@roberteshelman5917]

Nice video, Anthony! I really need to spend an evening doing practice sessions like that. Oh, and I really dig your Ford Platinum. I've really got my eyes on one of those!

[@AnthonyVella]

I really like the Platinum series. The only downside is that the electronics have given me a little bit of trouble for the last year or so (bluetooth, GPS, radio) but the truck itself is a real pleasure to ride in. Especially those long road trips with the kiddos! I recently drove a standard F-150 from El Paso to Galveston. I was surprised by how different the cabin experiences were. I think that the Platinums are more insulated because the ride in it is surprisingly quite. Anyways, I started to go off there. GREAT TRUCK! Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for commenting, Robert!

[@roberteshelman5917]

@@AnthonyVella, I see you're in El Paso. Hope you've had the chance to fly with Mitchell Graham on occasion. He was my wingman when he lived in Alabama! I like your videos!

[@AnthonyVella]

@@roberteshelman5917 No WAY! He's spoken about flying with you (or at least I think it was you). Were you in on the towing with the mini bike? HAHA! That was awesome. Anyways, Mitch and I fly quite a bit. He's overseas at the moment, but should be back within the month. We've been working on some new video ideas.

[@skywalker1150]

What Wing did you fly? Is there a markable difference between reflex and non reflex for the landings? Great video:)

[@thecleanerman5397]

Fantastic video! Your excitement is infectious. I'm starting to save the money to get into this sport. Thank you

[@AnthonyVella]

Mark Palmer that’s very exciting to heard, Mark! I recall the months leading up to my training. Bask in the anticipation as you too will add these days to your saved memories! 😁

[@weshoover986]

Another good'n! Love seeing the practice runs! MYSTERY BOX

[@AnthonyVella]

Wes Hoover thank you buddy! More practice sessions coming soon! It seems like everyone is being recommended that Mystery Box Video. Haha.

[@MikeSparamotor]

Another great one. You always look like you're having so much fun....love it

[@AnthonyVella]

Mike S Thank you Mike! I know you feel the same thing when you fly. 😁 I think you’ll really like the video I post tomorrow.

[@MikeSparamotor]

Lookin’ forward to it😀

[@slodays1158]

Awesome training video. We all need to dedicate time for these sessions from time to time. A few months ago at our site in Palm Bay Fl. Todd AKA YankeeinSC1 set up a target on the ground and we all tried to see who got the closest from 500ft motor off. It was fun doing and watching. Also thanks for the plug on my wing bag comment...WAIT--WHAT!!? you Forgot? 8-| lol thanks again :-)

[@AnthonyVella]

Haha! I totally agree that watching these activities can also be a lot of fun just to watch! PRACTICE IS FUN! And of course, I had to give you guys credit for the great idea. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@john.french]

Awesome video! Great technique and adventure. Touch and Gos in a sod farm can be dangerous. But you nailed this day!

[@AnthonyVella]

😂😂😂

[@BlairLandry]

This is awesome. I'm gonna make my next flight into a little mini game, thanks for the inspiration.

[@AnthonyVella]

Yeah Bud! I love flying with friends, and I also like to find little challenges for myself. The Rio Grandre has little sandbars throughout it. I figure that’ll be an awesome challenge to try next!

[@bobmacfly1207]

Rockin out with that cool practice. Hooty hoo!

[@PredatorParamotor]

I would recommend engine off up higher, use brakes to initiate the swoop and dont bump the throttle... maybe not, ijs I also recommend you try a little of both brakes to adjust the glide ratio before the swoop for more accuracy but I'm just a guy with recommendations

[@AnthonyVella]

Predator Paramotor right on! Thank you for the suggestion. 😁

[@PredatorParamotor]

@@AnthonyVella yeah buddy. Pull a little of both and hold it (not much at first) watch the glide change and experiment with how much you put in and how fast you let them out. Slower at first will prevent surge, but you probably know that. Enjoy the fun man!

[@freshnelly]

I love the swoop, burn off energy, rest of flare it's a great feeling!

[@SeeUsFly]

Go Anthony! DIY windsock: 10' piece of 1/2" PVC pipe and some ribbon and stick it between the truck bed and the cab -- works great for me. Working on technique - 'till you nail it... or run outta gas... just for the FUN of it!... I love doin' that.

[@AnthonyVella]

SooperDave awesome suggestion! Hopefully my building skills are up to par. Haha. It doesn’t sound too tricky. I may give that a shot.

[@ranjayksingh]

which camera or sound recording system did you use? no noise, would like to may be get one

[@AnthonyVella]

Thank you. I am using the SENA 10R. You can order it on Amazon. You also need a SENA Bluetooth "backpack".

[@jamessutherland4238]

With hands up, you have more energy. Can’t build much energy pulling brakes. Great vid.

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

Without the motor, landings require a bit more finesse. Spot landing is a fun, and useful skill. Just a thought: Try starting out higher. Get a good feel of the glide, before you commit to landing. Make a full aircraft landing pattern. Start very high upwind of your landing area. Get a feel of the wind direction while you are high. Set up your down wind path on glide only. (ie. no power) When you pass your target, pay attention to your altitude and ground speed. Still high, turn cross-wind, on your base leg, then set up for final. If you are too high, take up some distance with gentle S-Turns. Stay on glide, and don't add power. Keep your hands up until you are ready for your flair. This will help you maintain flying speed, and keep your wing from stalling close to the ground. You have a motor, which is useful. This practice will help in times when you have a motor-out, or other confined space landing. Of course, consult your instructor before taking on this task, as they have experience that cannot replace my brief explanation. I totally enjoyed this video! Blue Skies & Fly in Peace (>*

[@MrCPPG]

Great video. I will have to give it a try.

[@AnthonyVella]

Hey @Mr C It's a ton of fun!

[@rockiesskier1]

Great video!

[@AnthonyVella]

rockiesskier1 Thank you! 😁

[@goldenlira1]

Making Perseverance FUN! Happy supporter, here.

[@DBartWest]

I would take almost any of the close ones. That was fun.

[@AnthonyVella]

DBartWest haha! That’s what it’s all about; having fun. It’s just a bonus when you actually get it! Thank you for commenting. 😁

[@DBartWest]

@@AnthonyVella Yeh! We don't do enough practicing of spot landings. I know I am guilty.

[@AnthonyVella]

DBartWest I hear ya, brother! Check out the video I just posted yesterday (if you haven’t already). It’s making practice into a game. This time, I’m working on making a game to improve off-runway landings and takeoffs.

[@ResurgencePPG]

Great video as always.

[@AnthonyVella]

Thank you, love.

[@alanpenn5493]

Nice video. Awesome practice session.

[@AnthonyVella]

Thank you, Alan! Hope to have many more sessions like this one.

[@GregAnthonyHarris]

Super job dear boy!

[@AnthonyVella]

Thank you good sir! 😁

[@PapaPapaGolf1]

Get a pumpkin stuff sack from ncppgpilot! It's very compact and has a riser bag too! Can never go wrong with one.

[@AnthonyVella]

PapaPapaGolf1 I continue to hear a lot of great things about the pumpkin bag!

[@AnthonyVella]

PapaPapaGolf1 thank you for the suggestion!

[@DavidDeWittStudio]

New to the channel but watch a lot of these videos and gotta say for somebody trying to land on a dime you do a hell of a lot better than most and others would call this amazing just come near the tiny target like this much less plant you feet on it ... so kudos for great flying!

[@AnthonyVella]

Thank you David! I try to get more accurate with my spot landings every flight. 😁

[@DavidDeWittStudio]

Great channel and btw, my daughter is a film editor in NYC and I know good editing because of that - another thing you do very well ...

[@AnthonyVella]

​@@DavidDeWittStudio No kidding! That is awesome. That sounds like a dream job!

[@AnthonyVella]

@@DavidDeWittStudio And thank you.

[@DavidDeWittStudio]

@@AnthonyVella She works for the film company that put out UNCUT GEMS with Adam Sandler and works with Oscar Boyson who is a pal of KZbinr Casey Neistat (12 million subs) when Casey still lived in NYC. She is in final cut for a film with Vanessa Kirby (Mission Impossible -Fallout and The Crown tv series) so I am quite proud of her ...

[@TomMinnick]

Awesome video, looks like a good exercise to develop skill.

[@AnthonyVella]

Thank you! I can say that this sort of repetition has be the number one thing that helped me improve. AND it's a ton of fun, honestly. Thank you for commenting.

[@Mark-wm1tj]

What do you do for work,. Your job to support your family ?

[@tomgillotti]

Great video as always!

[@tomgillotti]

Heading back to Italy this weekend with SkyschoolUK for another round of training!

[@AnthonyVella]

Thank you, Tom! Enjoy Italy! Take pictures. 😁

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

Always love the energy man 🤙

[@12vibaba]

The best way to spotland is by starting way higher and making S-turns with the engine on idl. This way it is easy to spotland. The way you do it here is almost impossible. Also a windsock would help.

[@AnthonyVella]

Perhaps it is better for some. I feel the long approach tactic is to use S-turns. As the pilot gets closer to the target, I imagine the slight surge could improve accuracy since turning late in the game can make you miss your mark. And yes, Windsocks obviously help. I almost never use them them I land in remote locations so often. For those who can reliably have a Windsock at their field, obviously they should reference it. As for me, I fly low and level over the LZ north, east, south, and west to find the slowest speed.

[@rifp8440]

Wind sock on the LZ does wonders

[@bobflyman]

Thanks for the video. Wind direction? Did you ever think about a removable pole, even a small pole , with a wind sock on your van, or in the ground when you're out flying? It would make your life much easier. 😉. And it would have saved me wasting 9 mins of my life watching the beginning of the video!

[@AnthonyVella]

Haha! I wish I could refund you those 9 minutes. This was a LONG time ago, and I still rarely fly with a windsock. My thought is that I want to force myself to be great at knowing wind direction without one. I’ve actually gotten pretty good at it (since this video). Lastly, I’m interested in flying to remote locations where ground wind references don’t exist. I think not having a windsock makes me more prepared. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Just my thoughts on the matter.

[@bobflyman]

@Anthony Vella Fair comment mate. I find it useful at my usual take off location as it's on the coast and thermic and the wind shifts as much as 090 degs every couple of minutes. I've done some paragliding XC flying and it is good to look out for tell tell wind signs, smoke, wind on the water, (flags if you're lucky!) plus using gps ground speed to see which is the quickest and slowest. It was the swoop landing I really wanted to see as in the title as my PPG landings aren't great. Finally a nice one at 09:33 😏 I've done a bit of swooping with paraglider, it's largely a question of timing. Great if you get it right! Fly safe!

[@lvsqcsl]

You can hurt yourself with too much brake pressure? Do not try this without an instructor? I was flying with a local about a month ago and he had landed. I said, "Clay, I am going to bring this in "Tucker Gott Style." He said he wouldn't advise that. I guess you wouldn't either, Anthony. Great video!

[@AnthonyVella]

Swoopty Doopty!

[@lvsqcsl]

Yeah, that's the way he describes it!

[@abbott876]

I get it now! sweet.

[@AnthonyVella]

michael abbott awesome!

[@Georgewrigley]

Looks so much fun. Cheers :)

[@AnthonyVella]

Georgewrigley a ton of fun!!! Cheers!

[@Georgewrigley]

Anthony Vella one day I’ll try it. Thanks buddy ✈️😊👍

[@eddiepreas3693]

Good training film ty

[@AnthonyVella]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@luisgaviria1234]

Love ur sense for wind direction. I ain't got that gene thou. I need a wind sock :)

[@AnthonyVella]

Luis Gaviria the funny story about that is how it’d been my intent to have a wind sock since I started paramotoring. Before my paramotor arrived in the mail, I’d placed an order on eBay for a telescoping pole and wind sock. It never showed up and I never got my money back. I stubbornly decided I’d figure out the wind direction without it. The process wasn’t flawless. Hahaha! Thank you for commenting!

[@mikefogle5874]

EXCELLENT!

[@AnthonyVella]

Mike Fogle thank you, MIKE! 😁😁😁

[@ANNAI89]

Looks like fun!!

[@AnthonyVella]

It was a ton of fun! Hopefully I do better the next time. Thank you for commenting!

[@ANNAI89]

@@AnthonyVella Cool👍👍. I do practice the same thing but with my trike but its much forgiving if i came in hard. I can't wait to do it with a foot launch unit.

[@AnthonyVella]

@@ANNAI89 Right on. I'm just the reverse; I wan't to try landings with some wheels. Haha.

[@ANNAI89]

@@AnthonyVella 👍👍😁

[@UpcomingJedi]

Dont you have smoke on that or am i thinking Tucker Gott? Does using one of those smoke nuts cause weak spots on the exhaust pipe causing cracks?

[@AnthonyVella]

Tucker has had a smoke system on his past paramotors. As for weakening the exhaust, any drilling in the exhaust should, in theory, make the weaker. In the past, the exhausts that come with the same motor Tucker and I have are prone to breaking. I’d be curious to see how it would effect my new MY20 exhaust since it’s reportedly been resistant to cracking.

[@nitro200flyer3]

Hey is that the Spyder or the Spyder 3 your flying?

[@AnthonyVella]

Hello Eloy! It’s the original Spyder.

[@deanrichards9541]

A wind sock or streamers may help. 👍🏻

[@carlkenyon9432]

who's farm is this ?? what's he growing.?

[@martinwise784]

is it wrong to be watching the practice spot landings and kinda hoping he hits the truck?

[@AnthonyVella]

Seems normal to me...

[@martinwise784]

Anthony Vella 🤩

[@Florentin-Parapente]

super video :)

[@ZENMASTERME1]

@10:15 Too bad they don’t have, I loved it button!

[@AnthonyVella]

Thank you so much! Your comment has left me with a great feeling. Thank you again! =D

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

They used to have one. It has been removed. I agree, and would use it too.

[@bamboochute]

9:35 dude I laughed so hard

[@AnthonyVella]

Haha! Glad you got a kick out of it. I want to do another video like this eventually. Landing practice is a ton of fun.

[@AnthonyVella]

Oh! And thank you for commenting! 😁

[@lvsqcsl]

Dang! You got a haircut and look like a respectable human being!

[@AnthonyVella]

HAHAHA! I will look back on this video and remember it as the time that I didn’t look trashy. I’m going full hippie from now on. Jk. Shaving the beard very soon!

[@lvsqcsl]

You've got 'her trimmed back and it looks great!

[@fobio2101]

THERES A POCKET UNDER THE SEAT ON THE Parajet? NO SHIT. HOW DID NO ONE TELL ME THIS

[@AnthonyVella]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@tonydauto822]

This gave me horrible anxiety, people that do this are out of their minds

[@emarceau5438]

Hey You dont need to carry that big bag. take too much space. carry the small white bag that comes with the wing and the strap. it takes no space.

[@AnthonyVella]

Thank you for the suggestion! I’ll give that a shot. Which method do you recommend with folding the glider so that it fits in that smaller bag?

[@emarceau5438]

you put all the angle of attack together than attach it with the strap. fold it in the side and make everything fit. you want to protect your ribs. it is not easy to make it fit but it s for emergency use only. a motor out or if weather stop you. i always carry a bag with tools and few parts. like a strap, spark plug, brass ring, wire, tie wrap, cord. etc. so if you have a problem with your engine, you can fix it and continue. i fly tue maverick with a 25 liter tank. plus reserve and all the extra kit like warm clothes and extra warm gloves and some food. so i need all the space available.

[@AnthonyVella]

E Marceau sounds like you have an amazing setup! I’ll see if I can put together a kit just like the one you described. Sound like you’ve got all of the essentials. Very cool that you have the 25L tank! I will be getting Parajet’s 17L tank very soon. 😁

[@emarceau5438]

@@AnthonyVella a bigger tank is a life changer.

[@johnnywisconny]

😁👍💯

[@AnthonyVella]

Johnny Wisconny yeah buddy!

[@michaelbartlett1589]

Lol you need a wind sock and pole.

[@darrenstolk1315]

can you say wind sock?

[@YTjndallas]

✌🏻😎👍🏻‼️

[@YankeeinSC1]

Now try it from 1000' motor off...

[@AnthonyVella]

Haha! I'll give it a shot!

[@ironhead9507]

you don't want to get high your landing would really suck lol.

[@NCPPGpilot]

Who was that masked man? ~8^)

[@AnthonyVella]

NCPPGpilot Batman?

[@NCPPGpilot]

@@AnthonyVella Holy Fornication!

[@AnthonyVella]

NCPPGpilot 🤣

[@stephenmccreery6511]

try landing in2 da wind

[@AnthonyVella]

Stephen McCreery I’ll give that a shot. 😁

[@ironhead9507]

my girlfriend go a flying machine is what you tube recommend

[@rustychace3253]

Wind sock

[@AnthonyVella]

Haha. Placing my order now.