"Pushing Limits: My First Time Ascending to 5000 Feet on a Paramotor"

My First Time Ascending to 5000 Feet on a Paramotor
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[@djunclemilo]

This is great- I remember my first 5k’ and it was like you, just full of glee! A reminder to be grateful for what we get to do!

[@chrisc3998]

Thank you so much Brian!!! I am still pretty new to Paramotoring, but I am loving every bit of it and while small to some, every different accomplishment feels so good. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my video. It means a lot as I work to grow the channel. I have enjoyed watching your videos as well.

[@FlyBabyFlyPPG]

man i'm so happy for you fly baby fly.

[@chrisc3998]

My Journey is just beginning with Paramotors but I am loving every second of it so far!!

[@FlyBabyFlyPPG]

@@chrisc3998 so great sport flying high is safe, and doing this sport is safer than motorcycle without pushing the limits welcome to the beautiful world and therapy of Paramotors brother of the sky

[@nicholecalvert3765]

Holy cow!!! What a beautiful view 😍

[@chrisc3998]

It was!

[@rmbru2k]

I've been saying that when I land, "That wasn't too bad." Actually no bad at all. Now I say "thank you" before anything else. It's kinda the exhale from the two deep breathes just before kiting my wing up. I don't have as many hours as you yet. Just flew my longest 46 minutes on a 5-mile round-trip with two other pilots last Friday. I still have yet to climb over 1200 agl.

[@chrisc3998]

Absolutely. Takeoffs are optional but landings are mandatory and until you nail them down it can be a pretty big stressor. Keep it up. One thing I have begun to notice is the more time I spend flying, the more natural things begin to feel. Where I once was trying to process every step, it is starting to become more muscle memory. Keep your passion high, and enjoy every step. Congrats on the 5 mile round trip, and while that may seem small to some that is a huge accomplishment to you. Never compare you progress to anyone but yourself, otherwise it begins to suck some of the joy out of what you do. Keep going!!!

[@rule1dontgosplat]

Very nice! I was heading for 6000 last Sunday here in SC and I had a motor out at 3600 feet. My real goal eventually is 12,500 so I can see myrtle beach from over my house, 80 miles away. I’ve only had four flights… haha. Love your excitement.

[@chrisc3998]

That would be pretty incredible. I was amazed how far away you can actually see at those heights:)

[@jasonhorstman]

Such a beautiful view! Very cool!

[@chrisc3998]

Thanks!!! It was an experience I will never forget. On to the next challenge of 10000.

[@AliyaAttwood-md9xx]

Great video man

[@chrisc3998]

Appreciate it

[@flierbill]

New subscriber here! Good editing skills! Great video! Looking forward to watching all your content! P.s. your audio is great.

[@chrisc3998]

Thanks Bill. I am still pretty new to the editing video making thing. Really just excited to share my paramotor journey and hopefully learn a thing or two from people who have been doing it longer:)

[@pwerica]

What a view!!

[@chrisc3998]

It was incredible. And to see it all sitting on a chair in the sky!!!!

[@DwightClough]

Wow! Amazing! :)

[@flyingparamotors-scottcrat5569]

Nice flight!

[@chrisc3998]

Thanks! 👍

[@Maxrider2009]

Approx. how long / how many hours had you been flying prior to this? This is one of my PPG "goals" - other than have fun, don't die, lol!

[@chrisc3998]

Don’t die is always a the best goal!!! I have about 20 flights during my training. A flight was counted as a takeoff and landing, some flights were only a few minutes long so not really a lot of air time experience. After finishing my schooling I have currently flown around 8 total hours on my own when I took this video so I am still pretty new. Probably I would say around 10 total hours prior to this flight including my training.

[@russpratt8328]

Nice flight. Thanks for taking us along. What flight app are you using?

[@chrisc3998]

Gaggle:)

[@YankeeinSC1]

Having moved from the midwest a long time ago, how receptive do you find the staffers at the Pardeeville High School, or Law enforcement members in the community, to your using the football field as an LZ? Maybe you haven't had that discussion with anyone yet? I always found it easy to be told I was doing something wrong in WI, even long before I took up PPG... Anyhow, I plan to travel through central WI latter this summer and will be making a few stops near friends & hope to fly

[@chrisc3998]

I have had no problem flying from the football field. Next time you are in the area let me know and maybe we could get together and I can take you to my flying field.

[@ScubaVapes]

5280ft=1 mile welcome to the new kind of mile high club :)

[@chrisc3998]

Thanks, I know many people have gone way higher, but that was a goal for me and I was able to achieve it while having a ton of fun!!!

[@ScubaVapes]

@@chrisc3998 I wouldn’t compare myself to other people..This is your journey :) I’ve been that high hang gliding but not yet on my Paramotor mainly because not having a reserve yet.

[@tzgardner]

Where's your location?

[@chrisc3998]

Central Wisconsin. Great place to fly!!

[@tango_sierra8608]

What state do ya live in?

[@chrisc3998]

Wisconsin 😁

[@lobbyrobby]

Where did you train at?

[@chrisc3998]

I trained just south of Madison Wisconsin at mad-city paragliding. Here is their link if you wanted to check them out. One of the best instructors I have ever seen. Patient, doesn’t push sales on you. Allows you to use his stuff during training, and move at your own pace. www.madcityparagliding.com

[@steveo601]

Tucker took his to 17k feet

[@chrisc3998]

You bet!!! He sure did. Hopefully I will be able to get there too someday as I get better and more confident in my skills. Tucker is an incredible pilot and I love watching his stuff too!!

[@rule1dontgosplat]

Chucky Wright and Mark Huneycut did as well. Mark took a Pulse Oximeter with him and showed he was dangerously close to passing out. Anyone going that high really needs supplemental oxygen.