Rant about Paramotor safety!

[@PPGtrikepilot]

I just like to enjoy the views and leave the acro to the other guys.👍🇬🇧😊

[@CGreciful]

There is a balance there too, acro guys hit turbulence and fly away no problem, if you don’t practice it, it will get ya

[@JohnHansknecht]

Such a wonderfully calm and succinct message. Bravo! We have all heard the other type of messenger spewing safety hype in order to sell a piece of gear, and it gets so very old. I'm 53 and very much looking forward to flying with your exact style. Calm, enjoying the scenery, and safe. Perhaps they should make a set of flashers for us guys riding in the slow lane.

[@jerrydelyea5820]

you don't need flashers, just enjoy the day. (:

[@BlackGryph0n]

It's ok! The reckless young whippersnappers will just infinity-tumble out of your way. ;-P

[@JohnHansknecht]

Often a persons brain will read the words that they "want" to read. So in your case........

[@JohnHansknecht]

I only read your message because KZbin sends me comments to my comments. You were the one inferring a different meaning into my words. It wasn't me.

[@samhouston2000]

I was thinking that your wing colors should represent your skill level, experience, and type of flying you prefer. As you progress and qualify for stunts and fast aggressive wing overs and barrel rolls your wing colors should change to show that you are at this certain level of the pilot with this kind of flying style.

[@sleuth2077]

There are 2 sides to every debate on safety vs thrill seeking. Everyone has different levels of what gets them excited. If it wasn't for the guys that are willing to push the limits and take risks, then alot of sports like this wouldn't even exist in the 1st place. I feel that any adult of sound mind should be able to do what they feel comfortable doing as long as they aren't willfully endangering other people.

[@ChadDidNothingWrong]

Hmm I'll just declare your mind unsound, then we're back to square one.... ;)

[@BlackGryph0n]

In terms of risk vs reward, I'd say I fall somewhere in between you and Tucker Gott. I like to fly close to water, trees, cliffs, etc. Why take the risk? For the same reason we risk flying to begin with; because it's fun and, for me, the reward I get for skimming a lake is worth the risk of falling in! However, I also don't feel the need to do barrel rolls on every flight, or get a 16m, uncertified death-wing! Sure, I like speed, but I get plenty of it trims out on my 20m "Mazda 3". ;-) Awesome video as usual, mate!

[@DellSchanze]

Umm not a good place to be. Tucker Gott will die. It's just a matter of time. One collapse on the totally uncertified death trap wings and you die. Smack into the ground with any wing on paramotors that have no crumple zone and broken backs & death happen all the time. ZERO deaths in history on Flat Top paramotors. Over 100 people shredded in props by paramotors that were not Flat Tops. Zero people have gone through the netting of a Flat Top into the prop. 5 deaths by drowning in a single year but ZERO in history on Flat Tops because it has a quick release harness and can float. Skill is another huge factor. If you simply don't have the skill to do things like this then you have not been really trained: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2jHl5igm9asrck You simply cannot learn true and real skills without SUPER training as you just don't have all the pieces to work with. So you WILL pick up terribly bad habits and just will not have true and real control of the wing. Get SUPER training and do it right with a Flat Top & Dominator. Call 800-707-2525. The facts are the facts.

[@wvoyles]

if tucker ever dies paramotoring it will take the mortician 2 weeks to get the smile off his face...if you play everything safe ,with no risks,you have no fun

[@DellSchanze]

Actually ZERO people have ever died on Flat Top paramotors in history. I have way way over 11,000 flights without a single injury. Tucker however is flying the absolute worst and least safe gear in history. Even the scout importer already died on the same gear. The problem is he is taking foolish and completely unnecessary risks which is a terribly bad example in the sport and when he dies he will further damage the image of the sport making it look terribly unsafe when in fact ZERO have ever died who flew proper equipment such as the Flat Top paramotor and a super safe wing like the Dominator. There is zero reason for him to die on the horribly unsafe gear as well since the much much safer gear is also better in every other way with better performance. So while soooooo many have died on the same horrible gear making so many fear the horrors of the sport not knowing it's actually incredibly safe IF people fly quality gear it's really upsetting and frustrating having to explain to each and every person interested in the sport and explain to their wife that ZERO of those deaths have anything at all to do with those who have the very best SUPER training and the very best and safest gear. People can have far more fun when they get true and real training with truly incredible SUPER skills then they do otherwise. So many struggle and quit the sport otherwise. Literally about 97% quit the sport if they don't get SUPER training right up front because it's much much harder then people expect and SUPER training is the only school in the world making sure to really train people properly and ensuring they know what the best and safest gear is.

[@Wintermute909]

Dell Schanze dude, you could learn a lot more skills from Tucker.

[@DellSchanze]

Tucker can't even do what my brand new students do. No amount of your lies all over the place changes the facts. It just makes you a liar. Once I see you have zero interest in truth or reality then you no longer have any value to anyone.

[@volcanoclub]

Going to be starting Paramotoring in the U.K. soon. Your kind of flying is what I want to be doing. Absolutely amazing hobby. 😊

[@volcanoclub]

Will be learning near Swindon, Wilts in the south west of the Uk. Will be quality and I can’t wait!

[@volcanoclub]

hem iraapn there are rules and regulations! I will be learning this as and when I start my training. Basic training costs about £1000. Just contact a school - loads on the internet.

[@AntPDC]

+Charles KZbinr "Wiltshire Man" trained at Swindon. He has uploaded several vids of his PPG progress, as well as others about Bushcraft and other stuff. He's a lovely chap - keen to pass on what he knows!

[@volcanoclub]

+AntPDC, thanks for the information. Good to know. Will look him up! 😊

[@AntPDC]

A pleasure Charles. I wish I lived down there because I'd look him up straightaway. His Christian name is Sandy, and if i know him, he'll be very happy to make your acquaintance. Best wishes, and good luck!

[@briansmobile1]

Great video. I snow ski, motorcycle (street & dirt) and mountain bike. I get bashed up doing those, but I never get hurt on my paramotor.

[@DellSchanze]

That's because you fly a Flat Top. :)

[@chuckaltmix972]

The risk is certainly worth the rewards. But doing this safely to minimize the risks is what it's all about. I recently gave up my motorcycle and got into PPG because its safer than riding in Charlotte, NC on 2 wheels. Like you, I just love the calm and gentle flights. Great advice regarding safety in the sport. Can never have too much of that!

[@lt.dansparamotoradventures2592]

Love your videos. Keep them coming. I'm new in the sport and having a blast!

[@ironeagletrike]

Looks like it has been 4 years since I last saw this video, I have watched most of your journey and really enjoy it. This video is the one though, I have hem and hawed about doing this, and this past year having a scare with skin cancer that required two surgeries it really made me think about things a little differently. In any case this video was definitely part of my decision to move forward with it and in October I will be training down in the Florida (in NC now). I have no desire to do SATs or take unnecessary risks, I even bought a trike to mitigate the risks associated with foot launching. Hopefully I will be sharing my adventures with this in a few months. Thank you!!!

[@goqsane]

I wish you hadn't bought anything before your training, but either way - all the best! It's a fascinating sport.

[@ironeagletrike]

@@goqsane Thank you! I totally get why you would say that and as my instructor said he would normally agree with that, but we are in a time where equipment is taking weeks or even months sometimes to come in. I am training on their equipment and transitioning to mine during training when I am comfortable. But my instructor didn't want me leaving school and then having to possibly wait months for equipment (I purchased a Xenit trike) and lose some of my training since it is a diminishing skill, especially right after school.

[@YankeeinSC1]

Yes I did! Exactly like you describe at 7:35...I wanted to insure that I was familiar with every single thing that could happen to me in an aircraft. Doing so served me well for a reasonably long career. Can't blame the young guys for wanting to experience that. Now however as I embark on paramotoring, I like you seek the familiar, mostly straight and level, a perfect chair for sight seeing and being in the landscape. Awesome fog burn off flight!!!!!!!

[@Asta-wl8jz]

Thoroughly enjoy watching your SAFE flying.

[@kellarfamily]

My fav vid of yours so far. I fly the same way and just like to float around, but it is always good to throw some practice into the mix (to me, the practice is just a fun). I've had more than my share of spills, some expensive on equipment repair, but all were invaluable as lessons learned.

[@Tommy_Boy.]

I love the fact that you have sensibility, and that you’re sharing it! Cheers to you man! 👍👍🍺 A+

[@JohnSims3]

Keep a log of your carb settings vs. density altitude and that may help you learn that particular motor. Awesome vid and thanks for the time to make it!

[@HR41Plan]

Hello from quebec, good video and you give a good example and you give loot of good advice.... I like to see you fly... I finish my cours last summer and past the exam from transport Canada last February with 86% , I'm happy to fly !

[@shorehambeach]

Brilliant as always. Hello from the UK 🇬🇧

[@loums52]

Love your attitude! As a present PPG pilot and former general aviation CFI, this is the responsible approach we all need to take if we're going to keep this wonderful activity self regulated. Lots of training and a healthy respect for one's ability (or lack of). By the way, learn to love kiting practice! Your take off and landings will improve significantly.

[@suburbanhobbyist2752]

Wonderful job putting into words exactly my thoughts on the subject. I'm so happy you talked about this because I was getting a bit concerned about my decision to start training. I kept thinking to myself...but I'm not the type to be doing wingovers or pushing the envelope in any way i.e. flying in suspect weather, or doing maneuvers that are beyond my skill set, or flying a faster wing than I need. Nope, I just want to get up there and cruise around much like you did in this video. All the while taking every precaution and staying vigilant the entire time. I feel like it can be a very safe activity if I stay true to all that. Thanks for confirming!

[@suburbanhobbyist2752]

My biggest fear and really, only concern at this point, is getting caught up in a thermal or really bad rotor. I've seen some videos where it seems to almost come out of nowhere and really bring people down fast. I'm hoping I discover that risk can mitigated as well by only flying certain terrain and in the mornings/evenings.

[@ingol.7949]

Like it! Everything you do has its risks. So it's all about awareness and decision making. Every pilot has the chance for safe paramotoring. Greetings from Germany.

[@Millbrook1974powderedwater]

Excellent video! I think I fly an old three wheeled pick up or something. Very well said, great voice! I love your vids! My way of flying too!

[@kennethmeller7023]

Love your attitude, I dont fly yet and at 59 with a few health issues not sure that I can or should, but in my younger days I was a very active scuba diver and an assistant instructor in that sport.Your comment, safety comes from between your own ears is so right on,,, I remember guys saying Dive till it hurts and hurts bad,,, That was never me,,, Also I felt like it was more fun to just enjoy the beauty of the sport then to push the limits, So my freind fly on and fly safe ,,, peer pressure in a hobby has only has one goal ,,, to get you hurt just subscribed also TY Ken

[@fly-guyalberta3605]

Kenneth Meller thanks for subscribing!

[@FreddyLuxe]

I am 28. I've been dreaming of having a paramotor for years. Right now I cannot afford it, but I do hope in the next year or two I'll be able to fly exactly like you. Thanks for this wonderful video ! You got my sub Canadian brother !

[@scottyflintstone]

FreddyLuxe do it now!!! work extra and save up but dont wait. you are missing out

[@Snedyfication]

FreddyLuxe i can feel you bro, i'm in the exact same position

[@shamaafrin4031]

U bought it?

[@FreddyLuxe]

@@shamaafrin4031 Wow 2 years flew by so fast. No I didn't do it. Still a dream tho. I bought a house instead

[@Tommy_Boy.]

Nice production! I think everybody either creates or disregards their margins of safety, or falls somewhere in between. I like your educated and forethought method though, and that’s how I fly my plane with those peeps sitting behind me. Cheers! 👍👍🛫

[@CrimFerret]

You make some very good points. I'm interested in getting involved in paramotor flying. As fun as it is to watch videos of pilots doing extreme aerobatics, foot dragging, etc, that's not the sort of flying I'd want to do. I'd want to do more of what you did in this video. Flying around at a reasonably safe altitude so if something did happen, there's time to set up for a decent landing in a safe spot. And yes, I'd get training and put in time practicing both for safety and simply because doing something well is usually a lot more fun that doing it badly.

[@ironeagletrike]

Very well said sir! Incredible scenery too!

[@AntPDC]

Lovely video in which you talk much sense. Thanks.

[@roelderks5761]

Absolutely a great and motivated video for everybody who wants to get into this great sport. For everybody who is saying its to expensive, set goals and buy it used or buy it bit by bit. First harnas and glider then engine etc. If you cannot affort it at once, it gives you the feeling that you at least started for filling your dream ( thats how I started). 800 Euro for a used Sting Powerplay plus harnas ( also a Ford focus in the sky, forgiving and a joy to fly with). In the meanwhile a few weekends to school for theoretic class, and when I came home from class seeing the harnas and wing it motivated even more to put to continue. Then the used engine came for 1000 Euro's ( Older 210 Solo) and then lessons in the summer. I loved it immediately !!!!! Flying conservatieve and enjoying what you see is fascinating!!! Then I saved for a used Bullix 4T trike, then saved for a used Monster engine. Broke but happy!!! Greetings from Holland :)

[@stuartlennox66]

Wise words, enjoy watching you, fly safe

[@grejen711]

Re-watching this (probably for the second time). Great video.

[@paladin9137]

I have been learning this summer and got taken up in a tandem the other day. So excited to do my first solo.

[@BanditLeader]

How'd it go?

[@paladin9137]

really well, next step is to buy my motor

[@billcallahan9303]

This reminds me of the early days of ultralight aircraft of which I was a part & still am. Lots of accidents, lots of deaths, lots of people thinking ultralights were toys....until the FAA took control & regulated the hell out of it. Take heed guys.

[@rydonoghue3799]

With low wind ultralights pretty much are a safe toy right?

[@helihandler]

You are SO right mate, PRACTICE ! as I've laid off paramotoring flying for some time, ( like 4 years now...) I find it's not that easy to pick it up ? I'm gonna get a refresher course with an instructor to get me back in the air :-)

[@Les__Mack]

As I understand it, the number one cause of death in the sport is drowning. Number two is prop strike. Prop strike is the number one cause of serious injury. Great video. Thanks!

[@TrevorSteele1]

As someone who is a strong Flat Top supporter and personally fly's Flat Tops, I agree with what you're saying. I think its absolutely necessary to get training. I personally do training myself and I cannot imagine someone trying to teach them self how to fly. There are so many steps and things people don't even realize. Get training. That alone could save your life. When it comes to acrobatics and pushing the limits its very important that you be careful. You can get in trouble really fast. Use good JUDGEMENT when flying. I would agree that ground safety is very important. That prop can kill you very quickly. Water is a very big safety issue. When flying over water you have to be ready to go in. As someone who fly's the Flat Top I am comfortable flying over water because I can get out of the harness in under 5 seconds. That being said on other gear I wouldn't suggest flying over water due to the high risk of drowning because of the extensive amount of time it takes to get out of the harness. I agreed with everything you mentioned in the video but I personally feel you left two things out. I think what gear you fly plays a big factor in safety. I think having a paramotor that is more designed for safety is important. I use the Flat Top and I would never fly anything else. There are too many safety features that I wouldn't feel comfortable without. I think having a safe wing is very important in increasing pilot safety. A wing that doesn't collapse and when it collapses reopens quickly and without rotation. I use Dell's Dominator and love it. I have flown other wings but the Dominator is my favourite. At the end of the day the biggest factor is judgment. Using good judgment and not making stupid decisions will keep you safe.

[@DougBow96]

Great video and message. Thank you

[@PPGFlyr]

Really good video. Thumbs up.

[@wills.5762]

Reminds me of a quote..."There are old pilots, and bold pilots, but there is no such thing as an old, bold pilot."

[@stone8597]

People ask me..."how safe is that"? I always answer..."how safe are you"?!

[@JK-rv9tp]

Fly-guy as a power and glider pilot I really liked your vid because you talk like an aviator talking about your aircraft, not the typical goof ball who thinks of these as glorified ATVs. I think what a sensible pilot wants to know when looking into this sport is this: What risks are there that I have no control over, where I can get hurt even if I do all the right things. Best example for me is watching videos of people having low altitude collapses due to turbulence/rotors, where you think, "Man I can get slammed down with no warning even doing the best I can?". There is one particular video of a paraglider guy who gets picked up by a thermal on a seemingly benign day while trying to land, and loses control and breaks his back, which really kind of scared me off. But further research seems to show that an up to date A level wing recovers so fast it would really not be much affected by this, so maybe this fear is unwarranted. Still researching...

[@alvaroaguirre252]

Very good message! Not long ago a pilot died from getting locked into a spiral and losing conscience. I'm planning on flying like a grandma and live longer

[@gsp2west]

A couple things. Your type of flying mirrors my style. I started in 2000 and progressed through motors and wings to the present. I'm a cruiser always trying to perfect my landings. I like your idea of a dedicated training day, thanks. I'm also going to start putting up some videos. Colorado is a beautiful state with different terrain than the east where most of the videos are shot. Should be another fun thing to try. To bad its so complicated to fly PPG in Canada, it would be fun to plan a trip.

[@jerrydelyea5820]

Good post. I think every para-motor pilot should do some non motor flying, and some thermalling, just to enhance their awareness of certain situations that can arise. Like landing where you must land, thermic air etc. I have been loving this sport for more than 25 years, the first twenty were free flying, I have been an instructor/tandem pilot for many years and have flown in the Canadian nat's a number of times. I am a better power pilot because of it. I fly in an area that leaves little in the way of safe and easy outs, this is on my mind at all times as I fly. I weigh the risks and proceed with a lot of attention paid to what happens when my motor dies, I am very skilled at tight landings and must be to fly where I do. You are spot on with the whole decision making thing and new pilots, LEARN and PRACTICE. CHEERS Oh and because of where I fly I chose a new fresh breeze trike and four stroke motor for extreme reliability, mitigating the risk even further

[@johnb.3655]

Enjoyed that very much!

[@ironhead9507]

I watch tucker and a few others purely for entertainment and I want to get into it for the reason your talking about the pure beauty and pleasure of it

[@jonnbravo9804]

KZbin taught here. Still flying and flying safe. Love tree hopping and brake drops. I'm comfortable at that level, not doing wingovers. Guess everyone is different and has their own limits. Would love to see some facts on fatalities of trained vs self taught. I would think the self taught people would be more cautious. Either way, keep practicing and fly safe.

[@rogervoss4877]

Nice flight, and good comments on not having to scare yourself just for a thrill. I'll pick a nit with the prop RPM though, engine may be at 6k for full throttle on yours but the prop will be geared down to less than half that. Doesn't make it safe, still plenty fast to need serious respect.

[@jacktripper8726]

*WING COLLAPSE SCARES ME!*

[@kokalti]

Exactly. I can be confident in what I can or cant do but wing collapses are totally out of your control.

[@tompenfold5367]

Iv always wondered why nobody has invented non-collapsable wings. I know the technology is getting really good and collapsing is very rare but how has it not been eradicated yet? I've always thought it would be possible to put fibreglass stems running through the wing, similar to tent poles. Not to hold the wing, the wind does that, but just to support it's shape when pressure comes from a different angle

[@danke1150]

@@tompenfold5367 If you think you can solve the issue, go build it, test it, and then profit from it.

[@tompenfold5367]

@@danke1150 I like the way you think. Unfortunately I don't have any education, resources or money to build something like this. Maybe a miniature model and a fan at best. Was expecting someone with the knowledge to tell me why it can't be done but so far can't find any reasons

[@nicefellow787]

One huge factor, guys that do stupid things put themselves at risk, not the general public.

[@carlhopkinson]

The problem with "practicing" dangerous sports is that mistakes are part of practice and when that mistake happens, it has an unacceptable risk of being fatal.

[@michaelsanders6099]

Excellent video. Refreshingly honest. I'm also from the UK. Training to take my first solo flight. Parajet zenith. Ozone roaster 2 wing. Want to study weather and get my ground handling skills as good as possible.

[@xaviermooyaart]

Hi Michael, I'm in the UK too and think I'm getting the bug...do you mind letting me know where you trained and what your experience was of them?

[@santisan7175]

Thank you for this video!

[@thedanmaas]

Great video! Always good content :) Should have my wing soon and I'll be Vlogging from NJ :)

[@JUANCAMES3]

Where can I check, if its okay to use a Niviuk hook 2, with a paramotor?

[@FreshTillDeath56]

I'm not scared by all of the paramotor accidents i hear about. I can't wait to fly :)

[@obaidobaid2212]

I dont know much about the paramotor but my biggest fear is what if the engine fails mid air or fall from the seat I think thats my only concern i wisht that somebody could educate me about its safety features.

[@calebmartin2611]

Wing collapses and falling from the seat scare me as well and it is hindering my want to try this sport. I'm sure wing collapses only happen in certain conditions and I suspect ur pretty nicely strapped into the seat and engine

[@philrobpar]

Would love to learn to do this.

[@ukrainewarroom]

Tip: Share your location with friends and family on google maps. You can select which people you want to be able to stalk you or find you if you went missing ;)

[@balkan_pil0t]

Great video, I am sure that it will serve a lot of pilots well.

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

WOW! What a spectacular day. Defo want to get into this sport. Are there any weight limits as I’m a bigger guy (muscles) !! Thanks for the info - it’s very useful to us who want to get into the sport.

[@FastSloW-qt8xf]

It all comes down to personal responsibility, and honest judgement of ones own abilities

[@krashoutkey]

What if your shoe falls off and you really really want your shoe so you dive down to go get it because you love it. (Principal Brown kinda quote )

[@bfdadventure]

I can imagine I'll be a pilot like you. I can definitely identify with the " "Managed Risk" philosophy.

[@Invalourrr-vb3xo]

I really want to get into this. Sadly I don't have the time or money right now to get into it. But maybe in my future I will get into it. But for know. Subscribing is a good start.

[@alvaroaguirre252]

As a beginner who made many mistakes, I can tell you this...get a crappy wing maybe with patches but not too old, and kite the heck out of it, learn as much as you can, and only then buy the good stuff, it'll make it way easier

[@Invalourrr-vb3xo]

Alvaro Aguirre well thanks for the tip I'll keep it in mind.

[@frankdiscussion9988]

And be very wary of: egotistical to the point of maniacal sales-people, and various garage-built operations that make themselves sound bigger than they are.

[@jamesworth6507]

Same boat as you. And i'm definitely on board with Frank. There are certainly some shady figures in this sport for sure. If you are an even halfway a rational person, you will spot them pretty quickly.

[@annielariviere5393]

Dont know where you are in alberta it would be nice to see mountains flight over jasper would be nice

[@macflyguy5166]

Your my kinda pilot sir!

[@Seaguld]

so i been looking at a ton a videos like these, and been wondering about wind. what kind of wind is when you start looking at an exit and making a land?.. i live on the columbia river gorge, just a few miles down river is one of the windsurfing/kiteboarding capitols of the world... so lots of wind all the time, and sudden wind too... it can be calm... then next moment here's the 5-10 mph wind 15 20 mph gusts.... should i even think about it in the future?.... or just keep watching...

[@fly-guyalberta3605]

Tony Carothers I fly in the early morning or late evenings when the winds are no higher than 8 mph. I want a calm steady breeze with little to no gusts. For me that is when flying is its best. Fly Safe!

[@jwrebate]

Mr. Fly Guy, Yet another excellent video! I am currently looking for the best training I can find. Do you recommend any particular schools/ instructors or similarly suggest any to avoid? Thanks!

[@lifeofbassman7228]

I just finished training I got formal instruction but on my first flight the instructor was talking me though my take off was great and on landing I hesitated for a second flared a too late and had a Ryanair landing. slid in on my bass no damage just hit a couple of ant hills got tons of dirt on me and I learned from that and the landings after that where perfect and smooth my instructor was talking me though and it was 100% my fault live and learn.

[@ppgbobfather9919]

Great video and super message! Just completely ignore comments by the two giant egos who give this sport a bad name.

[@jonathananema5745]

Hey Alberta, how much did you spend on your equipment?

[@cragzuk]

One of the biggest stars on KZbin died doing this sport a few days ago. Crashed in the Utah desert somehow. Did get found for a few days. One this I can see having watch lots of videos on this sport is that some times you can randomly get a catastrophic loss of lift. RIP Grant Thompson

[@lemaitrethemonk]

Are you required to get a license in Canada? Great video, brother! I am in the States and we are not required. I plan on going to class in the end of September! I am stoked. From just watching videos like/similar to yours, I am hooked!

[@mnugyal7677]

Hi Fly Guy Alberta ! fantastic video . You answered almost all the safety related queries which were in my mind save one , if one was to choose between paramotoring and para gliding , which would be a safer sport ?

[@fly-guyalberta3605]

Paramotor....but I am bias 😎

[@mnugyal7677]

May I have the audacity to ask why ? AND is it MUST to 1st learn PG before getting into PM ?

[@fly-guyalberta3605]

M Nugyal flying a Paramotor we generally pick times when there are no thermals, free flyers look for thermals to stay aloft. Flying in thermal is inherently less safe. Also with a motor you can control flight paths better

[@justharryjohnson7250]

regards to be rules. if you were using GPS surely you can track where you are and fly above the clouds as long as you are still 2000ft set for. the clouds. is that right ?

[@fly-guyalberta3605]

Droning on again ....nope, we must fly according to VFR (visual flight rules)

[@justharryjohnson7250]

Fly-guy Alberta oh ok I saw a video with tucker gott he went above the clouds. I guess that gives your video more creedance. I love your videos especially the 10 reasons why not to buy a paramotor lol.

[@old8235]

The thrill of flying yourself out weighs the danger. Climbing a mtn. Doesn't make me want to take the same risk. Certain things flyers do, i don't consider worth the risk. If my desire was there, i'd do them but it's not. There are lots of dangerous sports that people risk their safety doing. I have no death wish but certain things are worth it. Flying yourself is one of those things.

[@joeprimal2044]

This seems like it would be safer than a fixed wing ultralight. If your motor dies you're just a skydiver. Right?

[@fly-guyalberta3605]

Correct, except a much larger wing than a skydiver so it is much slower

[@joeprimal2044]

@@fly-guyalberta3605 Thanks!

[@FastSloW-qt8xf]

I understand people not getting training. There is a pioneer element to it. Some people just cant afford the training and paramotors are the most affordable way to flight.. if they made training mandatory for par 103 it would put flight out of reach for so many. Im all for somebody building a machine in their garage to fit 103 rules and going out there and teachig theirself to fly

[@Dremansworld]

Are the fields you fly from private land? Do you get landowners permissions or are they relaxed about it.

[@fly-guyalberta3605]

justDre I always get permission first

[@eugenelayton5231]

It's not a sport, it's an activity.

[@johnroddy8756]

Well said thanks for advise

[@MariaOrLex]

Everyone should just get all together and they would probably build the best paramotor in the world , I️ was just curious what u to thought about super dell flat top paramotor !!!!

[@onecircuit]

Do you typically get permission from the field/land owners before taking off/landing?

[@fly-guyalberta3605]

OneCircuit yes always...the land is this video is Provincial Crown land in a recreational use area

[@villagelightsmith4375]

I ride motorcycles; street, road, and dirt. I ski; alpine, nordic mountaineering and simple cross country. I run whitewater to the edge of my own ability, not to the edge of what is shown on other's screens. And I do not swim a stroke. Cycling. Climbing. Sports car racing. Always practicing. Emulate the meek mountaineer. Fools die. Choose life.

[@Jack-ne8vm]

Is it a sport when you're sitting 95% of the time?

[@Snedyfication]

Living the Dream is drivin cars sport?

[@GreasySlick]

Darts is a sport! And you just stand there drinking beer whilst throwing a spike at a cork board.

[@davidh7636]

Enjoyed your video very much. There is nothing wrong with being a conservative PPG pilot. It is an amazing sport without the added risk of showing off. We are doing something that for thousands of years was nothing more than a dream to people!!! I am old enough that I can no longer die young. I hate to see and read of the nearly weekly death of someone doing something really silly and paying the ultimate price, for no real reason. KZbin videos have a way of making us feel we are not great pilots if we are not doing loops, a wingtip on the ground, SATs and spins, etc. But those are usually the pilots what we hear had a tragic mishap. Same with all things. If I go out and drive my car like a race car driver on speed every time I get in it, lets just say, it's going to bite me somewhere along the way. Flying this craft is an amazing experience in and of itself. So you may no see me doing barrel rolls but I will still have a huge grin on my face each time I fly.

[@papashakeshake6268]

how do you tell how high you are

[@salty4402]

Do you ever come by Strathmore because you know you’re from Alberta I live by Strathmore

[@DieselTrucker2018]

You live life... there's a RISK to that! You could be sitting in your home watching a show and have a heart attack and POOF... Gone!

[@ecogaskets9529]

If no one pushed the limits on anything in life where would the United States be right now. Tucker Gott is an extremely trained pilot, Where are

[@fly-guyalberta3605]

Dell’s SUPER post deleted! You never quit do you?!

[@avelkm]

Fly-guy Alberta may be just block him?:)

[@kamencic]

Now I wonder what he wrote :D

[@DellSchanze]

Deleting the facts don't change the facts. Skills look like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXy9nKVplMyhjbs those skills don't change no matter how much trash you talk or how many facts you delite to try to hide the truth.

[@Wintermute909]

Dell Schanze ....did you really try to start a 'thug life' meme for yourself? Do you even interweb dude?

[@DellSchanze]

Trash from the trashers while the best in the world sets world records like this brand new SUPER student knocking out 271 flights in a single day on his first day of flying: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3W9nnWgit6ZbKc the evil scumbags twist up all sorts of trash but it just doesn't negate skills one bit. The facts are still the facts and SUPER training is the best in the world no matter how many lies the liars tell.

[@ravenandrantin8333]

Still Using the same wing? Thought you might pick up a new one after flying those other ones.

[@fly-guyalberta3605]

Raven Andrantin I will eventually...need to save a few more pennies!!!

[@shadowshelbyz]

Your Aeros Wing seems really good tho , maybe stay with the same brand and upgrade in performance if you can :)

[@dwaynestringer4062]

I can't believe there's people out there who gave this video a thumbs down. (That's right,,, safety is bad. Haha). I especially agreed with what you said near the end with regards to safety happens between your ears. Decision making is what it's all about.

[@Tarbabyification]

I'm watching soaking in the safety features and then the last little bit he turns into evil Knievel just kidding you have to live on the edge at some point

[@NVE]

i dont see why people would think its anymore dangerous than riding a motorcycle. its connected to a parachute for fuck sakes.

[@jamest4363]

I'm like you. I just enjoy the simple pleasures. I would love to get up in the air some day to help find some peace in my crazy life. I don't find the need to do crazy stunts and acro as they say. Just a simple flight in the sky with a peaceful glide down.

[@crazykuup9271]

Has anyone ever died during at a paramotor training lesson ????? I read a article that a guy died at a flattop lesson with a guy named dell that was training him. Is that true ?? Please help because I want good training if I get into a super dangerous sport like this!!! I know it’s very dangerous......that’s just common sense but I would like to try it and get good training. This is a great video and I learned a lot from it.. so thanks for making this

[@danjcan]

yes, a student slammed into the beach in san diego........super duper dell training.....did you also know he likes to chase birds around and try to kick them when he is flying !!!!

[@againsttheelement2782]

Its not super dangerous if you're not dangerous. But it definitely can be dangerous if you're not extremely knowledgeable on what it is you're doing. and also if you're taking big risk. Thing is if you don't have the knowledge you might be taking a risk and not even know it. That is what can make this sport dangerous is you don't know what you don't know.

[@WiltshireMan]

Good stuff:)

[@huepix]

Wow. I'm new to this so I watched the video for some tips. Came on thd comments section to ask about what to be aware of re: looking for emergency landing spots if there's any equipment failure. And, oh my god. The comments. Can all the experts focus on giving good information. People like me need it. I'd like to know how to deal with the torque effect and the gyro effect. I've seen a few mishaps where the pilot is clearly fighting the gyro twist and lost. Badly.

[@Duane002]

I enjoyed this video. I am not the safest, but far from dangerous. I appreciate most of the comments as well.

[@kamencic]

Now I wonder why an email in 2017