Paramotor Catches FIRE Midflight!!!

[@Innaturesrealm]

Sorry for your loss tucker and condolences to Jeff's family.

[@jeffburgess9982]

Play stupid games I guess you win stupid prizes

[@quantumbits]

@@jeffburgess9982 That's uncalled for. There were over 42,000 vehicle deaths in the US in 2021. Do you Drive?

[@Mdwells2944]

@@quantumbits some people think everyone supposed stay on the ground and sitting at home hoping disaster doesn’t fall in their laps. It is a great joy to take part in sports which challenge your abilities and i skydive at 60 years old and wouldn’t stop unless my time comes up. And who can change that time., it is who I am and I hope to be able to start BASE jumping in the next few years as well. Better to live life to the fullest if you are able to.

[@KARMA-vu8ii]

@@jeffburgess9982 You screwed up dude.

[@jmillerfpv]

@@jeffburgess9982 I would love to give you a “prize”! How does my left 🥜 sound?

[@daverohn383]

So sorry about Jeff. I was shocked when I heard about the accident. Prayers for you and Jeff's family. I'm going to think about him every time I hook in.

[@likedlizardgaming3354]

May Jeff rest in peace. Hope his family's doing good ♥

[@johngemmi3576]

Tucker, thank you so much for sharing your perspective. You continue to be an amazing ambassador to the sport. I’m very sorry for your loss with Jeff. I know it will be figured out at some point what happened so that we can all learn from it. Secondly, super glad you spoke about that reserve post on Facebook. I was definitely curious on your perspective. I feel the same way you do and I’m glad that I had the exact same Paramotor you do along with the reserve. Finally, regarding the fire in the air, the one thing I would like to share with all Parajet maverick owners is to make sure you check your fuel line as the new airbox strap tends to rub it and mine was almost cut through. I caught it doing a thorough preflight. This is a PSA for any parajet maverick users! Please check the airbox strap and how it rubs on the fuel line.

[@murdockdacoon2055]

Good catch John, I fly the same frame and make it a point to check that fuel line on every preflight.

[@HiddenWindshield]

When the title of the video is "Paramotor catches fire", and the very first scene is you spilling gas all over your paramotor, I thought for a second that *YOU* were the one that was going to be on fire.

[@cosmiccastawayyy3899]

Thats exactly what he wanted. Clickbait works.

[@That_one_guy0289]

@@cosmiccastawayyy3899 be quiet he has a close friend that died would you be ok if one of your close friends died and someone said that you were using the death of that friend for money

[@phlippbergamot5723]

@@That_one_guy0289 Chill out dude. His friend didn't catch fire. This is about a totally unrelated case, and Cosmic Castaway is right... clickbait works.

[@KDad514]

Sad, sad day. Sorry to hear about Jeff. I know he was a good friend and flying mate. Condolences to you, his family and all that knew him. He will be missed by many.

[@PatJones82]

So sorry about Jeff. An absolutely terrible loss. Thank you for sharing the investigation results with us all (when that time comes). I agree that is the right thing to do (if possible) to try and prevent further loss through education. RIP Jeff.

[@BN-HAPPY]

Well said Tucker, sorry to hear about Jeff. He passed enjoying life. There's a lot of people that don't know how to enjoy life. He will be missed. I'm glad your going to continue your journey in the sky. Be safe God Bless

[@vandriff]

Thank you for taking a minute to share more information with us about Jeff. As a viewer, he became a familiar face and someone that I know you really enjoyed being around. I'm glad you got the time with him that you did, and that the friendship was something we could share in through the channel. We'll definitely miss seeing him around here. So sorry for the loss, Tucker. All the best to you and Jeff's friends and family.

[@anthonydipietro8650]

Incredibly sorry for the loss of Jeff. Even just through your channel, I felt like I knew him a tad and, on top of that, it was clear how good of friends you guys were. RIP Jeff. You will be missed.

[@Mike-01234]

People need to understand how much vibration a 2 stroke single piston engine generates. Nuts, and bolts can walk right out easily with that kind of vibration.

[@problems..1687]

I am sorry to hear about your friend. I wish his family and you the best.

[@AddictionHappiness]

Omg that paramotor on fireeee! NIGHTMARE right there 🤯

[@aricellis]

My deepest condolences, Tucker. I know there are no words to diminish the grief, so all I will say is take some time for yourself to process the loss of a great friend.

[@jassonhoskins367]

Im so sorry to hear about your friend Jeff... such a devastating loss... prayers to his family and friends who are no doubt mourning...

[@BlakeJames42]

Sorry to hear of your loss bro. Always appreciate your safety talks as someone planning to get into the sport

[@MichaelRei99]

Tucker your thoughts on Jeff and your devotion to the sport brought me to tears. I lost my dad a few days after Jeff’s accident so I’m still in an emotional state. Your love for the sport is contagious and your professionalism is second to none. Looking forward to some Spring shenanigans and I think I’m going to treat myself to a couple of Risky Biscuit T-shirts for Father’s Day. Peace

[@XanBos]

Very sorry for the loss of your friend. I can’t even imagine how I would proceed with a sport like this, once an accident happens to someone you know personally. Keeping the paramotoring community informed is the best way to try and avoid accidents, though as hard as we try, accidents will happen. May you continue to fly high and land safe.❤️❤️

[@whisperingeagle]

Tucker. As a hang glider pilot who lived thru the 70s and 80s and is still flying . During those times the fatality rate was well bad , very bad. I remember friends and good pilots too dying and by the time both hand fingers were filled up the impact it had my flying was detrimental. The truth is their are risks to everything. Persevering we hope to discover better equipment, safer skills better attitudes and maintaining better flying envelopes. After the 80s hang gliding deaths went way down and today it is much safer to fly with good rule following. You are spot on with your channel and defiantly correct on reserves. Your informative channel is a true tribute to your friend and his family. I carry all the fine people I've flown with that have passed every time i fly. There is that time when flying smooth air under the clouds , a spiritual holy momment where the past ,present and future connect and communicate. In a very humbled suttle moment. And everything that has lived graciously smiles.

[@brit2919]

My sincerely condolences, only those that had lost a friends known this feeling. Good memories always help, just as a gift sharing in this life, thanks for the videos

[@johnyogiburr2881]

You are a real credit to the sport, respectful, informative and your opinion is very considered and can therefore be trusted. Thank you for all you do for us. Thank you for updating the news on Jeff's accident, we are all wondering what can have happened to such a safe and experienced pilot like him.

[@ZootSuitCooter]

Wow, terribly sorry to hear about Jeff. Prayers to all.

[@RichardAFPV]

That intro... is someone cutting onions in here? Sorry for your loss and so so glad it didn't detract from your dream. If I could love this vid I would.

[@UnkleJustin]

Much love and concern for you and Jeff's loved ones. He was pretty rad from what I've seen on the vids. I bet you'll find yourself talking to him, especially when you are flying. I'm elderly (56) and still think of/talk to those I've lost. That becomes a blessing once the hard grief subsides. Be safe in the wind always TG!!

[@hoodyboy18]

Sorry for your loss tucker. I’m sure Jeff will continue to live on through your memories. You guys are lucky to have shared such amazing experiences together!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Love it! Thanks for putting together this content Tucker!

[@rccowboys]

Hey, your here too. lol. :) I'm ready to see you up in the air my friend. ;)

[@GlennTupper]

Sorry for your loss brother. As for your video, another instance where you could see a fire is running into a power line. I know a guy that had a comp fuel bottle above his head and hit power lines, igniting his fuel bottle and caused severe burns. Always fly safe! 💯

[@video80634]

My condolences to you, Jeff's family, and to all his friends. Stay strong. Prayers go out to you all.

[@CoffeeKnife]

Me reading the title: oh cool he's finally doing another reacting to crash video Me watching the first 20 seconds: oh no

[@guscarlson7021]

Really sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Our hearts are with you.

[@conservativepatriot]

So much love for you Tucker. Thank you for all you are man.

[@Lewman211]

So sorry for your loss and prayers to the family as well.

[@michaelmanbeck9159]

Hi Tucker...Sorry for your loss...May God be with him on his journey..God has given him wing's that nobody can take away...RIP..Jeff...

[@Daniel-lm6pj]

I saw the title of this video and thought: "Holy shit, Im gonna see a paramotor catch fire but safely get to the ground. Never would I imagine that I'd hear a sad story of an accident that had happened. Im sorry for your loss Tucker, and I hope you keep going for both your sakes.

[@massimopierini5144]

Hi Tucker, I understand you !! it's all sad, I'm close to you in pain ... every flight you take he will be with you ... and he will be happy that you remember him in every flight ... a hug

[@wayneppg898]

Sorry for your loss of your good friend, Tucker. As always, your honesty and integrity to our fantastic sport of paramotoring, was and is my inspiration for being part of it.

[@Lord_Pasta]

Sad day, really sorry for your loss Tucker, always heartbreaking to hear these types of news. Condolences to Jeff's family and you. For the beach start, it's definitevely a flat spin and overreaction on the brakes causing a stall. Wishing you blue skies from Europe

[@1sheinz]

My condolences to YOU and JEFF'S Family , I'm kinda stunned to hear the news . When your time is up it is up , no matter how competent we are . My hearts out to you and his family . Steve h.

[@JTWardle]

Jeff has been on my mind... had a huge impact on emotions. Tucker, My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. Stay strong! Love, Laugh Live!!!

[@mattthorpe7853]

Still looking down on us all... the man... the myth... the legend!

[@FreshTillDeath56]

Thank you for speaking about Jeff. Regardless of what happened to him, the lesson I've learned here is to carry a black box of some kind, be it a flight data recording app or a GoPro cam.

[@niconico3907]

The problem with having a camera is peole take more risks than they normaly would to make a cool video. It is also one more thing that can take your focus away from flying and looking the surrounding for other flying things, or other dangerous things. Some people have crashed because of cameras, during a wing collapse, a line wrapped around the camera.

[@icantthinkofacreativename8105]

What happened to Jeff?

[@billcallahan9303]

Regarding your comments on the winds, upwind or downwind & it's effects on turning either way, you are spot on Tucker. 56 years in commercial aviation, ultralights since '78 & Paramotors for past three years. Air doesn't give a flip. Air is Air.

[@justinreich3486]

Glad to see you up in the air again. Just keep flying and keep living. Our loved ones would want us to move on with life.

[@Patoto1]

I’m so sorry for your loss but I’m so proud of you for staying strong

[@joshuamumpower6756]

Prayers to you and jeffs family

[@jjchap9574]

Salut. TY for sharing both the vid itself and info on Jeff. Sorry to hear. Condolences to you and his family. Please keep us in the loop as things come to light. Laters.

[@nataliaskitchen7697]

Tucker I am so sorry for the loss of your friend Jeff take care and stay safe

[@ParamotorNC]

Glad to see you in the air. You do such a great job articulating thoughts on these topics. Look forward to your upcoming adventures. - Ben

[@johnnym9233]

I admire your continuity towards your passion! Of course accidents can happen, they do walking down a set of stairs! Never let your passion derive you from the risk factor and security! As any pilot would say, the day where that dust of fear leaves you, quit flying! Great work i love your videos! Free-minding! Im sorry for your loss! Hey we all going there! May as well be as a bird! 🕊

[@MrHitman1966]

Sorry for the loss of your buddy - it’s truly awful to lose someone close to you - stay safe

[@paulhorten2736]

Very sorry to hear about your loss. I flew for some years paragliders (no motor!). The last year I flew was the worst: all my friend had accidents. I quit in 1997 and sold everything. But nostalgy is great in this man... keep flyin' bro!

[@Astar72439]

I just came back to the channel today after a hiatus, and im very sorry for your loss. Grieving the loss of your friend is one of the hardest things a human can endure. My dad has worked for the Forrest service fighting wildfires in California for over 20 yesrs, i grew up around all the members of his crew and would play volleyball with them and some of the hotshot crews in the summer. And some years, some didnt come back. I remember a family friend of ours back in 2009 named Thomas, who died during a in a rappelling drill. I had been to young at the time, only being 9 and i hadnt really understood what death meant yet until that point. Most recently now 2019, someone who i was familiar with, his name was Dan, passed away in a helicopter crash while he's running aerial ignition in Texas. I used to play badminton and ping-pong with him. He was a fire captain working under my Dad, who had just become superintendent for Lake Tahoe. My family misses him terribly, but he passed doing what he loved and helping others. Jeff was a good man, and he was an ambassador for the sport. We all mourn his loss with you

[@aaronlayes4485]

You were very missed, and my kids and I will miss your friend. I hope you find peace with it all. He was a pretty cool dude in the videos so I know he will be deeply missed by you. Thanks for letting us be apart of the part of your life.

[@milehigherik]

I love your channel. Always take care of yourself. I’m sorry for the loss of your friend. ✌🏼

[@austinharvey7644]

Videos like these are doing an incredible job of making sure I wouldn't go anywhere near one of these things if my life depended on it

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Prayers for Jeff's family & friends for strength through this difficult time. As I said before, he'll be with you in spirit throughout your life, and eventually the pain of the loss will subside. Great stuff, Tucker. Yeah, fire has got to be one of the worst things that could happen up there. That thought is always in the back of my mind!

[@DalXe.]

I have been away from the channel for a little bit and I'm so sorry for your loss tucker. Jeff was such a good person to the community and to you. I will keep you and his family in my thoughts. Stay strong 💪 Gott Family!

[@Robbo1966]

Hey man, heard about Jeff, condolences to you and all his family. I think he'd want you to continue your passion for the sport and continue as its great ambassador, stay strong and peace to all

[@Mikefngarage]

RIP JEFF.....Sorry for your loss family and friends......Have fun on that base jump you only live once!!!!!

[@diverrite]

Sorry for your loss, having raced flat track motorcycles for 25 years I've gone through the same thing and it never4 gets easier. God Bless.

[@2011mendo]

Sorry to hear about your friend. Thanks for your demo on the reserve. This is what you do best, hope you can someday find out why every accident happens to forward the learning point. You and Juan Brown have so much in common!!! Know you have a ppl, you two need to go up and do a swap someday!!

[@flyingdanwitha29sedan]

Great video man like always!! I’m so sorry Tucker for your friend Jeff.. I thought it was nice what you said for him in your video. A lot of love and respect. Fly safe everyone!

[@Colin_lahdonga]

Sorry for your loss. I always saw jeff in your videos as a funny guy. Remember stay strong.

[@mattcolver1]

Losing friends to a sport that you share hurts bad. I was one of the early hang glider enthusiasts. I built my first hang glider in 1971. The early 70s was a time of experimentation and learning. I lost many very close friends to hang gliding accidents. A best friend who the day before you were laughing so hard with that your sides hurt, is now gone. Those were the best of times and the worst of times.

[@DA_Fuller]

So sorry about Jeff. He seemed like a really great guy! 😢

[@stephend7404]

So very sorry Tucker! I cant even imagine what you are going through. Keeping you and Jeff's family and my thoughts.

[@mattp9361]

Thank you for talking about Jeff

[@surfistasdoar]

Another great video, your comments help us to fly better and more safely.

[@thatGUYbehindthemask]

so sorry about jeff man. its a loss to us all, and he will be missed. im sure jeff would want you to talk about what went wrong if he was still here with us. if i ever get to fly paramotors, and something were to happen to me, i would want people to learn from my last mistake too. many condolences to you and his family. the whole community is behind you guys and mourning the loss with you.

[@Seadog9511]

Good to see you continuing to do what you do, Tucker. I know Jeff is grateful too. Keep up the solid informative and entertaining content that sends a message of safety and fun. Bravo! 🔥

[@craigmcdonald8348]

Words well said Tucker... Jeff seemed like a great bloke. Thinking of you mate. Much love from Australia.

[@JulietsMan]

wth o my god. im so sorry to hear this Tucker. I know what ur going thru to a large extent but not exactly of course. plz take ur time and accept my sincere condolences. i just lost a childhood friend and cousin this past weekend too. Be safe every day, sir. and Peace be with you.

[@johnfrey-ps8kn]

So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy for Jeff's family and friends.

[@joereilly7082]

So sorry to hear about Jeff. Condolences to his family and friends.

[@walachaviation9171]

Awesome! Perfect video man! So sorry for your loss, totally dig the respect you give! Thanks Tucker!

[@RubyS.1]

I like watching you guys cruising around. Looks fun

[@mattc.310]

Condolences to you and everyone affected by the loss of Jeff. Hopefully, something can be learned of the circumstances so other pilots can learn and fly safer. Good points on the reserves and beach incident. You are definitely strong of character.

[@mrksts1]

Tucker, so sorry to hear of your loss.

[@KiwiBro8]

Risky Biscuits is possibly the wrong name for a channel with so much safety content (which I love btw)

[@bstang93]

You couldn't have asked for a better friend like Jeff. He left us with a lot of good lessons to take away into our lives as we grow older. Hopefully we can be the kind, wise, and good friend to someone else as he was to us. Until we meet again.

[@tomdunn7147]

I am so sorry to hear the news about Jeff, he will be missed by all. Prayers going out to his family.

[@NE0WES]

I've been following you since you were flying models. I truly feel for you in your loss! I always enjoyed Jeff on you channel... He will be missed!

[@cheekichickybreeki6434]

My deepest condolences, Tucker. Soar high Jeff. Soar high.

[@GatorJake]

Sorry for the loss of your flymate. Your content is always great, Tucker. Take care.

[@kjpphotography4764]

Oh wow, just hearing about this now... So sorry for you loss tucker and condolences to you and to Jeff's family. It sucks to hear this.

[@GUCR44]

Wow man really sorry to hear about Jeff.. I believe he will fly with you in spirit. Keep him in your heart bro. Peace and love brother Rolfie

[@scottydmac]

Ride high and strong man! it hurts really bad to lose someone close to you. I feel ya man bigtime

[@manishjijopanicker]

May fond memories of Jeff bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. My prayers and condolences go out for you as well as to Jeff's near and dear ones.

[@doctordanger56]

Jeff was a great dude, I'm glad to have known him.

[@clown6067]

So sorry tucker that’s really sad I’m sorry for your loss :(😭😭😭😭😭 he lived a good life and he’s in a better place :)

[@AndyTomT]

So sorry for the loss of your friend. It's rough and takes time to get your thoughts in order. Best wishes. Also saw the post with the guy saying he doesn't have a reserve and has no problem flying without. I thought that sounding pretty nuts.

[@daveatkins3571]

So sorry for all involved, prayers.

[@jp4508]

So sorry to hear about Jeff. My condolences to all family and friends. I have watched you and Jeff now for a few years. I’d love to do what you do but likely never will. Getting to old! 😜But I have enjoyed your adventures!

[@thelonemodder630]

It makes me sad just thinking about Jeff and how you guys soaring together having a great time. Hope that you guys could figure out what exactly happened on that faithful day. May him rest in peace. #missyoujeff

[@miankopl]

Tucker - sorry for your friend. I lost my flying close friend a year ago and share this same pain as you do.

[@Jordan-vz7kt]

What!!! I'm so sorry I loved Jeff he seemed nice. Sorry for your loss 😭😭😭

[@janrehacek4131]

THX Tucker for another great video and for sharing your perspective and experience. RIP Jeff! ... But I am glad to see you back in the air, keep your head among the clouds.

[@jamesscott9081]

Man, I've always wanted to get one of those.. Looks so much fun!

[@USAFA00]

Sorry for your loss Tucker. It’s a sad component of aviation that we will or have all lost friends. I think sharing details of an accident with the intention of advocating safety and education is a fine tribute to a fellow aviator. If I’m ever involved in an accident myself, I’d hope my misfortune because someone else’s wisdom. “To fly west, my friend, is a flight we all must take for a final check." - Author Unknown

[@xBeastl.y_]

So sorry to hear this man! Prays 🙏