Paramotor Trike converts to Foot Launch In Seconds, with the Atom 80

[@corycaulk2630]

The trike conversion kit seams like something that could transform the sport. Great video. Glad to have seen your video

[@Mark-wm1tj]

Mark From Florida here, Absolutely Super Job Matt, That's a cool rig set up. The 80 is much more powerful then I thought it would be. They Say a dog's man's best friend, Ok we will forgive our four legged friend, Thumbs Up, Stay Safe brother.

[@roberteshelman5917]

That was a nice demo, Matt. Well done!

[@minyardmatt]

Thank you!

[@ao27893]

Your wing control is unreal !

[@minyardmatt]

Aaron Owsianny thanks we can teach you the same if you want!

[@michaelkennedy2528]

Dude, I thought I was subbed to you all this time but was missing all this footage. Dude, flying skills are awsome, but your personality is ever better. Now I am for suresubbed.

[@minyardmatt]

thanks for that! share the videos if you love them!

[@phoenixreimagined]

I love my PAP Safari 125 on Tinox with my PAP mini rolling trike. I footlaunch & trike. I love how easy it is to go from one to the other. Super video!

[@curtism2095]

How much did you pay for your mini trike?

[@phoenixreimagined]

curtis mathes - I paid $2,100? Whatever the list price is for new. I do wish I could have found one used but such is life.

[@curtism2095]

Thank you Nicole

[@slodays1158]

Nice and convenient. The dog thing is crazy funny.

[@De_Klingebauer]

Nice video, nice demo, Matt. So i think as a beginner it is much easier to start with a small trike. I fly a xt one easy by simplify an love it.

[@minyardmatt]

That's a good trike and yes it's so easy to start on wheels

[@PPGGORILLA]

Wow super cool you got the trike skills too!! I've gotta try gathering up the wing like that for launching my trike, it really popped.

[@minyardmatt]

PPG GORILLA yeah the new Gin Gliders just pop up so easy now it’s amazing - just about anyone can make it look good these days with the right wing! This model is the one that jumps up the slowest, the next levels up are the most fun!

[@David65702]

Dude you make everything look so easy that was pretty sweet!

[@minyardmatt]

Thank you!

[@MrEye4get]

Wow! Such an easy trike connect and disconnect!

[@terryqueen3233]

Well that was awesome. If I didn't have such a bad back I'd like to do the foot launch myself but I believe I would have to go with the trike. I have flown the trike ultralight with the hang glider wing several times and fell in love with that let the difference in price between a para glider and trike I believe might be a big difference. One day I will definitely check into it. Y'all have a fantastic day and a merry Christmas and stay safe! TQ out

[@manuelfloressr.9039]

It is amazing what you can do when you weight as much as my right leg. God blessed you.

[@PPGGORILLA]

I'm sayin!!! I'd love to fly an Atom 80 but my left ass cheek weighs that much!!🦍🦍

[@minyardmatt]

Big people can fly too you know, our largest student foot launched at 330#s, he still loves to fly!

[@richardsmith7798]

The funniest film I've seen in ages, go to 5. 30mins. But besides that, Great flying terrific control.

[@goldwingerppg5953]

The dog obviously wasn’t impressed, but I was. LOL I love the option to go from trike to paramotor in seconds, however, it will be awhile before can do that.

[@texasdoug5739]

Very nice demonstration. Super piloting skills.

[@michaelpendleton2158]

I love my parajet but this is intriguing! Lol......definitely going to look into that pap

[@jdean216]

I like how quickly you can change out the trike to foot launch

[@minyardmatt]

Yeah for sure call me for more info on that one 3372300929

[@dr420nrg]

Nice setup with the bolero 6!

[@paulaskins9533]

Just noticed the low hang point. Nice flying!

[@minyardmatt]

yeah buddy! all we have is the good stuff to fly!

[@Blitzsturm]

Whoa PAP is pulling out all the stops on making a presence in the market. Though they seem like really solid frames so I can't complain. Not a huge fan of the "netting" but, it seems to do the job well enough. Also been contemplating grabbing an extra motor with an Atom 80 for those days I feel like a "casual" flight. Heard good things but kind of want to test it's output on a good fast cross-country glider. Anyhow, fun video; thanks for sharing your involvement in my favorite pastime.

[@minyardmatt]

Let us know if you want one we will make it happen!

[@MeatTheBible]

Pretty COOL. You make it look so easy. I've got 25 flights on a PPG Trike. Going to take time to get that smooth. Thanks.

[@ashleyevans9363]

Great option to have. Thanks Matt

[@Mounta9n]

Always love watching you do yo thang Matt. Cracked me up when you were trying to do donuts on the trike. 😆

[@minyardmatt]

Josh Wilson oh that’s not even an attempt at donuts, I’ll strap the moster 185 on & do some donuts for you next time!

[@Mounta9n]

Matt Minyard you made that Atom 80 look bad ass. Awesome kinda downwind launch!

[@MrCPPG]

Trikes are fun aren't they? Yeah baby! Hope to see you at Salton Matt. LMAO at the dog.

[@minyardmatt]

I decided not to go to Salton Sea this year, going to Costa Rica instead for JACO Airfest

[@1948tc]

By the way I am a 100% disabled vietnam veteran and I loved flying in those birds in nam once in a while I was a door gunner there ! But I want to fly here in America !

[@juansantana6265]

Wao muy buenos despegues y aterrizajes exelente vídeo

[@thevampirehunter8965]

YO CREO QUE MATT,..NO HABLA ESPAÑOL,...

[@minyardmatt]

Muchas Gracias Juan Santana, yo entiendo espanol, pero yo no hablas todo, yo hablas un poco

[@vj7349]

Another great video sir and having held a private pilot license and who has a big interest in purchasing a his and her para-motor. First things first is to study others efforts in what they select and why. Giving ear to this video as I make it a point to learn what you are learning as you progress. I could not help but notice the generous application of dog weewee to the left side of your sail and how well your right turns were executed, so I must ask is there a method to this madness? enquiring minds want to know....

[@minyardmatt]

Sign up online and I can give you a call to answer all of your questions [e-mail]

[@Droneaway-72]

So nice even the dog took a piss up the wing lol

[@shanesplanetshane3795]

Pretty neat. I've been using an atom80 on my vikking w/basik trike. 125cm prop. It gets me in the air pretty good (220lbs all up). I like having both foot/trike options. I prefer the simplicity of foot, but LOVE landing the trike. Good lookin little setup you got there!

[@minyardmatt]

Yep we love these little pap trikes

[@κερβερος-γ5θ]

i love your video. your wins is so smooth looks brand new..

[@Ohio-PPG-Trike-Adventures]

Great way to show off the new Gin waterproofing wings... 🐶

[@ShadowlitphotographyRPS]

I'm ready!!! Bill in Fort Myers!

[@ripmanridin7092]

Sweet set-up!

[@minyardmatt]

ripman ridin you should come try it - it’s a lot of fun!

[@chriscomertn]

I feel like the trike would be a better option for an older guy like me. My question is how do they fly in comparison to foot launch?

[@minyardmatt]

They are easier to fly & they are amazing! You just sit down & hit the gas, aim straight & wheels up! Landing is a piece of cake, you never feel the weight on your shoulders while flying a trike. Totally the smartest way to fly a Paramotor. Let me know if I can help you get the best gear to fly with.

[@ironhead9507]

I was wondering the same thing, this looks like a great option for me. I'll check out your website

[@manofsan]

@@minyardmatt what I like is the potential flexibility. Suppose you wanted to fly a longer trip, or with a small duffel bag -- you could use the trike, and carry it in your lap while reclining back. Reclining in a trike would be more comfortable for a longer cross-country trip.

[@minyardmatt]

@@manofsan sounds great! Fly XC with a duffel = easy!

[@manofsan]

@@minyardmatt I'd like your informed opinion: Suppose you had a wheelbarrow frame with its single wheel, and you were pulling it behind you using your harness, with the paramotor mounted to that frame, sort of like how you had it mounted to that trike. Could it be possible to achieve foot launch that way? (like say, for a fatter or elderly, out of shape people who can't run well carrying the full weight of the paramotor)

[@poyanghaderi]

Great video! Thanks! ❤

[@JTWardle]

Awesome! What a fun trike!

[@trixter2604]

Nice ! Thanks I learned a lot ! How far are you from Houston ?

[@NoNameNeeeded]

That dog took a wiz on your wing dude

[@petermrsandman]

Hello there! Is this the only trike that you sell? I have a propulse paramotor with the atom80 and I'm looking for the smallest & most portable trike that I can put on this,, any ideas? thank you

[@minyardmatt]

Peter Velazquez hi the smallest most portable trike we have is 20 pounds & made by Macfly

[@audiecarter8886]

What are the weight limits or weight recommendation on the trikes. What are your recommendations for wings for beginner trike pilots based on weight.

[@minyardmatt]

Audie Carter trikes can be 20 Lbs up to 200 plus pounds, as for the pilot, there is no limit that I have ever heard of, usually we need to know the pilots weight & the weight of the trike he flies to choose a wing. Please send all your details to [e-mail] for an in detail answer with all the options for trikes. Thanks - quick version answer is a Gin Gliders Pegasus 2 like you see in this video in size 26-28-30 usually works, in the event of a very heavy trike +500 Lbs and up to 1000 Lbs you would move up to the Gin Condor which is a high performance heavy lifting wing designed for large trikes that want to have lots of lift & a very nice glide ratio.

[@lucianosantucci108]

Excellent 👍

[@sandokan84marines75]

Amazing!! Great!!

[@brucesweatman2146]

FLIES JUST LIKE TINKER BELL!

[@mrbravosworkshop]

I know you mentioned the names of the equipment in this video...but can you put it in comments...and can I say you sir earned a subscriber and top flying skills.....enjoyably video....I'm looking at getting into the sport but in australia not usa

[@minyardmatt]

hi i have flown all over the SE side of australia... They have a guy sky mec of fly mec who sells macfly in australia.. you can link up with him.. he has good gear for you if you want a macfly moster on a trike. I dont know of pap dealers there or anyone else who has titanium frames & trikes..

[@martinberwanger4928]

Please, tell me your weight, and the trike weight. I was wondering if my ATOM 80 could launch in a minitrike like yours. Thank you!

[@jeffstone2585]

I like how quiet and light weight the Atom 80 is. Just wonder if it’s underpowered for someone 6’ 170 lbs? It really seems ideal for someone in the 125 lbs range.

[@minyardmatt]

Jeff Stone at our size it is a great motor to fly, we have 210 pound pilots fly it often. 165-175 is perfect for this motor.

[@tygrant8229]

@@minyardmatt at 4500 feet elevation would it still be alright for 170 lb?

[@Faber850]

Hi Matt, lookslike a universal type ofmount. do you know if it will fit a Rider sprinter w Thor250 for racing on this unit?

[@minyardmatt]

With some customizing you can make it fit really easily, will it plug in right now, no... The Macfly frame resembles the fly products frame more than the pap for mounting a trike. I would suggest to try the Macfly trike and see if it fits. Macfly is titanium, Pap is stainless if you have to do any welding.

[@MrJdsenior]

Now THAT'S a trike, not these 500 lb POC I see elsewhere. Exactly what I was going to make myself, and still may. One thing, as an engineer I am not impressed with AT ALL is the motors in these things. They look to be totally unreliable, and have to be rebuilt after tens of hours of use. RIDICULOUS! I think I will look into Rotax or someone else that actually builds aircraft engines that WORK! Hopefully someone makes one small enough. We'll see. Man, your low wind foot launches are the NUTS compared to most I see! ;-)

[@minyardmatt]

This is a PPG Trike, Goodluck making one as good as this, most people try & fail.. Over 20 years of building trikes i think they know whats best. Also our motor are much more reliable than you imagine, if you had one you would know how they are. Come visit us and see how many old motor we have that we still use daily.

[@MrJdsenior]

@@minyardmatt Cool. Yes, true, I have no personal experience, just all the videos I seen with titles like 10 hours needs major maintenance, 15 hours, self destructed, and SOO many I see flying on the vids with cracked exhaust, leaking case seams, etc. Obviously, I have no idea on how these were treated, but the trend doesn't look at all good. And the real question to me is not how many "old motors" you have operating, but what is the mean time between major maintenance or failure, those are the numbers I care about. How many do you have that have flown say, 1000-2000 hours with NOTHING but routine maintenance (plugs, oil, filters, and some light maintenance, basically, not pistons, jugs, rods, bearings, clutches, seals, etc.) because that is what is expected of normal aircraft engines. I expect the answer is roughly none, but let me know. You can basically keep an engine of this design running almost forever, as you well know, but I mean original pistons, crank, rings, gaskets, bearings, clutch, etc.), and NO unintended non-operator caused engine stops or power losses in flight. I realize you have more degree of safety in a paramotor with an engine out than a normal aircraft, hell, just the landing speed difference makes it immense, but I STILL want an engine that will run and run and run, without problems like an engine should, in your aircraft, or your good ole Toyota (typically 2-3 hundred K miles). Again, great video.

[@minyardmatt]

John Sikes sounds like you want a Vittorazi Motor, me and you have the same priorities, add fuel & fly every day!

[@MrJdsenior]

@@minyardmatt I will look them up, thanks.

[@ollylewin]

Why do dogs piss on wings lol? I made the mistake of using a local park when I first started kiting and they all tried it. I found a quick tug on the A's scared them off lol. Also flying the atom 80 here in the UK but have issues at full power. Quite annoying!

[@CarlSmithAviationBroker]

Hey Matt - Here's a #StoopidNewbeeQuestion: What would cause one to choose Trike Launch over Foot Launch (or vice versa)?

[@minyardmatt]

Carl Smith for pilots who don’t want to run, you sit down & roll in a trike!

[@CarlSmithAviationBroker]

Matt Minyard Thx! Is that it, or is there more to it?

[@MrJdsenior]

I missed the dog peeing on the foil the first time around @ 5:33. Whoever that gal is started running before it even lifted it's leg. "Man's best friend." LOL I also missed that that trike has REVERSE @ 5:00. I wonder if some VERY simple VERY light scrub brakes on the back wheels would be at all useful, just something on the order of what is used on bicycles, maybe 1/4 lb, all up? ;-)

[@waltermarek2698]

Matt can you show how you set up from foot launch to trike Launch ? Does it take long

[@paramotorhilton8227]

Pap-Gin combo 👍👍👍 Great video.

[@Flyminasmg]

i am a 190LBS would like to use a minitrike Atom 80 would be good cos I Hate noise engines

[@minyardmatt]

Sweet give me a call or email [e-mail]

[@ranman58635]

And FYI, your friend was cracking up! Lol

[@minyardmatt]

Yeah I would have been laughing just as much if I had known about it when it happened!

[@ranman58635]

@@minyardmatt , I'm glad you didn't see it. It could have had adverse effects on your flight. I know it would me. I'm a emotional person so I can just imagine. Even now, my poor dog can only pee in designated places. Glad it was a material that is resistant and they considered rinsing it before you took off. Drip, drip...

[@minyardmatt]

@@ranman58635 I could care less about a dog peeing on my glider, it would fly the exact same way!

[@ranman58635]

@@minyardmatt , great way to end a conversation.

[@EpicAdventurePPG]

Can you get this setup with a Moster 185? Awesome video Matt!!

[@minyardmatt]

Epic Adventure PPG yes of course that’s the best combo to get - I’ve got a new one if you want in stock ready to fly!

[@EpicAdventurePPG]

That's awesome! I have a perfectly good Parajet Maverick Sport that I love. I like the concept of this design though.

[@НиколайКоля-э2б]

Class

[@salvaldivia6072]

Curious on hangpoint adjustments converting this quick. Does anyone have experience with it being drastically different with the same hangpoint?

[@minyardmatt]

Nahhh its not much different when i fly foot launch + trike on the same hang points, honestly i dont even change my settings here as you can see

[@Parapascal]

I'm currently on my way to the A-licence (Ippi 4) here in 🇩🇪. But I can't wait to fly a ppg one day. P.A.P. seems a very good choice. They are from 🇪🇦 right?

[@minyardmatt]

Yes they are built in the south of Spain in paradise

[@fiesty161]

I notice a scar on the side of your face was that from a paramotor accident? On your site I do not see any trikes?

[@minyardmatt]

No idea what you are talking about? When is it in the video let's see it

[@ironhead9507]

if I could ever afford it this would be a good option for me with bad back and knees ect

[@davebutcher701]

How easy is it to get onto the pap harness after take off. i used to have to push the seat board down with my hand on my old pap. Cheers

[@minyardmatt]

it works automatically when you have it set right

[@davebutcher701]

Thanks matt

[@davebutcher701]

@@minyardmatt Have you tried a WASP paramotor?

[@UpcomingJedi]

Sooooo....when does Maria get the keys to the trike?

[@patrol99100]

Where I can buy a trike just like yours

[@minyardmatt]

www.paramotorlouisiana.com/buygear/ikahav50vfq4ez0yiu9edl9m9enl31

[@434holly]

How much do you weigh? And will this work on a EVO 6? Thanks

[@minyardmatt]

John Rivera I’m afraid the most important piece to a trike flight is a very strong stuff cage, you have to be careful using a trike with a flexible cage you may damage something, this aluminum cage Paramotors usually need a crossbar or some extra support to fly with trikes, yes it can be done but be careful with that frame on your trike. In this video the frame is very strong & has a titanium cage to keep it very stiff, I weight 155#s, this trike is 30 or 35 pounds I believe with the large tires I think it’s 35 & my motor is also about 50 pounds with the amount of fuel I had in the tank. Approximately 240 pounds all up in this video. I have trikes available that can be modified to fit on every Paramotor, however if you are going to use your own frame you need to be sure that your cage does not touch the prop. If your prop can strike your cage by hand easily it is not strong enough.

[@dwanehudson6904]

Is that a home made trike? How much are they? Can it be modified to a Ninja Flat top motor?

[@minyardmatt]

Dwane Hudson this is not a home made trike, it’s available from P.AP. Which we keep in stock & sell this trike for $2,100 shipped to you. You can modify most Paramotors to fit if you need to make it work on your flat top you would have to do some fabrication or just get one of the frames that is designed for it & it will fit like you see in this video!

[@johnvanalphen2884]

Very Cool ! :)

[@rustychace3253]

Which wing and size are you flying?

[@minyardmatt]

Rusty Chace this wing is a 28m Gin Gliders Pegasus 2

[@ChrisLawley43]

So will the trike work on any PAP para-motor?

[@minyardmatt]

ChrisLawley yep this is the P.AP. Specific trike!

[@Flyminasmg]

ATOM 80 is great! How is your body weight?

[@minyardmatt]

165#s

[@thevampirehunter8965]

EXCELENT DEMO,...ORIGINAL PAP PARAMOTOR TINOX,.TRIKE...MATT YOU GO TO COSTA RICA NEXT MONTH,....MATT,.....YOU UNDERSTAND & SPEAK SPANISH??,...JE,JE,JE,JE,..

[@minyardmatt]

THE VAMPIRE HUNTER Habla un poco espanol amigo, vamos a jaco beach!

[@dannycox4909]

Where can I purchase the trike kit from ?

[@1948tc]

That is Louisiana !

[@ClarkKent-kg6tl]

I love everything about this video . . . except for maybe the smell

[@bonachma1]

Hey Matt, can this Trike be attached to a Yooda frame?

[@tomjames7710]

I love dogs

[@heleneg3230]

do you still sell PAP or just Macfly

[@minyardmatt]

I sell Pap + Macfly, if you want a pap please email me [e-mail]

[@razorsharpbt124]

Can you help me out with what size line clips those are on your frame?

[@minyardmatt]

Yeah they are the factory line guides that you can see on macfly website if you shop for trikes and if I had to measure they are about the size of your fist or hand grabbing onto the cage rim. Hope that helps, we can send pics with a tape measure if you need exactly but in any case a 4-6 inches line guide works wonders and is plenty enough

[@razorsharpbt124]

@@minyardmatt The PAP website lists two different sizes and I'm not sure which to get. What are the different sizes in reference to? The length or what? Thanks.

[@minyardmatt]

@@razorsharpbt124 ahhh ok yeah I understand the question now, it's 14 or 16mm and if it's a tinox titanium cage we have those clips and we have smaller for the stainless steel cage, yeah use a caliper and measure your cage diameter for that information or ask your dealer

[@razorsharpbt124]

@@minyardmatt Thank you!

[@razorsharpbt124]

What is the best way to contact you to order a paramotor?

[@topfuelfan]

Bad Doggy !

[@stevenjolynnsevede4270]

So matt were did you get trained at?

[@minyardmatt]

Paramotor Louisiana

[@markpellerin2768]

I didn't catch the link to the time. Do you have one?

[@minyardmatt]

The link to anything flying related would be [e-mail]

[@BSmithPPG]

NOICE!

[@matthewfux6472]

Which is better trike or foot launch

[@mickmiskell5731]

Trike

[@shanesplanetshane3795]

Foot

[@johnkphillips5581]

What is the cost of that trike and monster 185?

[@minyardmatt]

Johnk Phillips $7450 & $2100

[@dnyaneshwarwaghmare3677]

Regards from India I want to buy this one how much cost

[@minyardmatt]

Email me [e-mail]

[@dinnyconway695]

Ware can you buy dat trike

[@minyardmatt]

We happen to know if you call or reach out online we have a webstore online for selling everything paramotorlouisiana.com

[@wwilliam50]

I’d be really worried about the rather flimsy looking netting right behind the pilots head.

[@minyardmatt]

It's stronger than every other fish net looking one on the market!

[@wwilliam50]

@@minyardmatt - I'll take your word for it.

[@IWORKUWATCH]

Hey Matt I assume ur from Louisiana ?

[@minyardmatt]

yes sir

[@vmlinuxz]

Dont want to get too personal, but how big a boy are you matt? Atom 80 seems to lift you pretty easy.

[@minyardmatt]

David Carroll David Carroll I am 5’9” & 155 pounds, this motor is about 50 pounds with 1 gallon of fuel in it, the trike here is about 35 pounds, they have a mini trike that is 25 pounds but not shown in this video, this Gin Gliders Pegasus 2 is a beginner wing that makes a lot of lift at a slow speed during takeoff, so the combo is just right!

[@vmlinuxz]

@@minyardmatt Color me impressed.

[@vmlinuxz]

@@minyardmatt I can't believe you have my fat ass actually looking at an 80 lol.

[@minyardmatt]

@@vmlinuxz it seems like if you are heavy you should just get a 185cc Moster Engine & call it a day.

[@safvacholakkal790]

i want to buy this one.........

[@geragoutham8661]

Cost of paramotor bro

[@jimfuhrman8665]

Shutup and take my money! 💰

[@minyardmatt]

Jim Fuhrman isn’t this machine amazing!

[@flyinbryanfpv]

7:25 guess the dog peed on the wing...?

[@DustyCowdog]

Dog whizz on the wing... nice.

[@sophtware]

Rule of thumb... Dog in the area, hide your wing(s) and gear. Not sure why they are attracted to pissing on gear, but they are. I have to lock my wings and gear in a cabinet otherwise the cats in the house always head to them for a little pee pee session.

[@jeffpeff]

Can you fly tandem on the trike?

[@minyardmatt]

Jeff Peff yeah you can fly tandem with a trike if you have the tandem exemption & the skills!

[@jeffpeff]

Matt Minyard Yes, but is the PAP trike big enough to get a tandem harness within its wheelbase? I like it because it breaks down small enough to get in an suv, so I wouldn’t need a trailer!

[@minyardmatt]

Jeff Peff yes, they have a front seat base that attaches to the front of the trike to fly tandem, yes it will fit in your car just fine & yes I have one if you want just reach out to me @ paramotorlouisiana.com

[@strongjaymusicgroup]

💪🏾💪🏾

[@riovilla31]

how many lbs can that 80 lift--Iam 215

[@gettinghighwithadam6516]

Al Trent I’m also 215 and I’ve flown the 80. It’ll depend more on the wing selection.

[@minyardmatt]

That atom 80 has lifted about 350 pounds with me during a tandem. I think can do about 400 before it’s maxed out & not climbing, at sea level of course! Not going to work well at altitude with a heavy load. You want a moster 185 for the heavy loads!

[@tonymarzano2220]

Lol dogged pissed on the gin cause it wasn’t a mojo, just sayin

[@doubledeeeeeeez]

lol. he actually pissed on my ozone mojo that was still in the bag. so yeah, he's an indiscriminate pisser. He pissed on everything. Matt had no Idea what was going on in the back ground. I was on piss patrol with the water bottle and was trying clean the wing for him b4 it dried. wet gins still fly....

[@kumarlotus]

Having dogs around makes life fun lol.