What you need to know to fly a Tandem Paramotor LEGALLY

[@kevincollins8014]

I'm not ashamed to admit that this video brought a tear to my eye. Congratulations Dave that is so cool. I have had the honor of seeing you progress in the sport. It seems like yesterday that you was flying out over King's island and a fairly new pilot. Keep up the great work and thanks as always for bringing me along for the journey 😁

[@David_Wolfe]

Kevin Collins Thank you. I think it was yesterday I was a fairly new pilot LOL

[@libertyforamericanow]

@@David_Wolfe ive been working with some guys doing some paramotor training. They have a guy coming out to give me a tandem flight this afternoon. What questions should i ask to make sure hes a good tandem pilot? I looked at his Facebook and didn't see any tandem videos.

[@David_Wolfe]

@@libertyforamericanow Ask them to show you their tandem exemption provided by the FAA through either USPPA or arrow sports connection.

[@David65702]

Some peoples dreams do come true glad to see one of yours did . You did well grasshopper.

[@sandorrendeczky8549]

Congrats David on getting your tandem certification! Well done, man. This community needs more tandem certified pilots to show people considering getting into the sport what it feels like to fly. I'm really happy and glad you are now officially one of them.

[@David_Wolfe]

Sandor Rendeczky thanks!

[@shanesplanetshane3795]

For just pennies a day, YOU TOO can help support a child in need of sunglasses and/or eyewear! You always look so angry but with a smile. Thanks for the vid David, looks like it was a fun time.

[@andreaspaschmann1396]

Thank you, David! I have a Moster also, since April. Very interesting to hear, that it is so strong! I plan to buy the Flash Cruiser also! ( I once had the old "Flash", former version). Later I had the ECO 2 with a Simonini Victor- engine on it. It was the same Trike, only a bit heavier and bigger. But I still am much more convinced of the smaller equipments. They fit better to my purposes. If you once need a bigger/stronger engine for your Flash, I can recommend the Simonini MINI 3. I have it with a 150cm HELIX- Prop. Very strong! (But you need a battery for the MINI3, as it has no pull starter).

[@ParamotorFlyGirl]

So much fun. Perfect music

[@xxxxxx-vx5nc]

Dude......awesome video! I am so glad your dreams of taking your family up, came true! Congrats on your new trike and tandem exemption!!

[@andrewsiebers1783]

Congrats Dave. That was awesome you could share this great adventure with your family.

[@joetaylor1748]

Wow Dave, great video! I’m sold ! I’m sure Travis will be getting some calls . With me having two daughters myself, I can totally relate to this video and now I’m on a mission!

[@ParamotorPrattville]

Outstanding video brother! Loved it! Had my wife watching it to justify buying one! 😀

[@David_Wolfe]

David DePinho nice... my wife told me today she does not regret me getting it

[@kamleshjethwa4151]

thanks David for sharing this. Your video is very informative and indeed opens up door to the next level of family adventure trip.stay blessed

[@cfshi62]

Great Job David!! The look on everyone's face sez it all

[@GregAnthonyHarris]

Love this and congrats! Looking forward to doing this with Cynthia and the family one day soon!

[@larrychurch1356]

Dave you are inspiring me to move forward to get my tandem cert. Great Vid man!

[@David_Wolfe]

Larry Church Thanks Larry.... pursue it... we only live once

[@tricepilot]

This is a really well done video

[@michaelbailey4061]

Congrats! And great video too! Hoping to follow these footsteps. Just finished my initial training so will take some time to get my 100 hours in first. Great job!!

[@russpratt8328]

Been following you for a little while now, enjoy the vids, see you are from Ohio, I'm from Ashland county, what county are you from? It's awesome you get to take your family up and enjoy your hobby with them,

[@isaaco8056]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing

[@killtime351]

What is the name of your equipment? What type of trike is it, what size wing. The whole set up. Greatly appreciated if you answer thank you! Awesome video I hope to do it with my family some day.

[@charliewalsh9247]

Great video David, congrats bro 👊🏻

[@yfz450manny]

That's AWESOME brother! Some day I hope to do the same! Great job on the training btw!

[@MeatTheBible]

Long time pilot & Skydiver. Just crossed over to a PPC. Still some learning curve. 20 hour newbe Infinity tank. Came across your channel. Subbed of course. Lot of work goes into your videos. I don't think people understand that. I will watch & like them all friend. Thank you for your really good work.

[@chaddirks5822]

So you can take anyone up? I thought tandem was for training only. The reason why I’m asking is I’d like to get into the sport but would like to eventually share it with family and friends.

[@shanesplanetshane3795]

usa faa states the flights are for introduction or educational purposes. I'd have to look again to tell you the exact wording.

[@X36hypnotizeX36hypnotize-nb6of]

That's awesome man I wish I could take my kids up 👍

[@DougBow96]

Excellent video, a good pilot is always learning. Someday perhaps I'll do the trike and tandem thing as well. Great job!

[@David_Wolfe]

Doug Bowman Thank you

[@abbott876]

Brilliant! loved every minute.

[@garywakeland7595]

I was smiling when you took your family up. Great video. Enjoy. Did you say you was from Ohio?

[@David_Wolfe]

Yes Cincinnati

[@Chris-Fennimore]

Dave, Congratulations! It appears you are a hit with your family. Lots of smiles. Great work Travis, was Dave a good student? My question to you is which answers did Dave get wrong on the test? Did he have to review them? Very cool 👍😎👍

[@williamrayburn5623]

I noticed when you took Mike and Travis up you weren't using the Moster. Was that with the Polini 202 or something else? I noticed the radiator.

[@andreaspaschmann1396]

Hi! Congratulations from Germany to your Tandem- Graduation! My question: which engine did you have during the Tandem- Flights? Was it the Moster also?? Which propellor- diameter? Thank you! Happy Flights all time! Andreas/Hamburg

[@David_Wolfe]

Thank you. I was using my Moster with a 130 prop. The heavier the passenger and pilot the longer runway you will need and slower climb you will get but for me it got the job done.

[@lawrencebessette754]

Great video thanks for sharing but I wish we could have seen the look on your wife’s face as the trike left the ground thanks again and please keep the videos coming

[@slodays1158]

Awesome! Congrats man!

[@steveduncan6323]

What trike is that? Used for solo and tandem? Expandable?

[@GaboLopezParamotor]

Congratulations, a doubt, every time you get on a passenger do you have to adjust the anchor of the sail according to the weight of the passenger? moving it forward or backward?

[@David_Wolfe]

Gabriel Lopez Definitely need to adjust the hang point but I am making where they go so I don’t need to do a hang test for each passenger

[@isakhammer6558]

What motivates me most about starting paramotoring is to bring friends to that experience doing tandem. I also think this is very important since it is a very niche sport and noone is doing it at my place, which can quickly make it to a lonely sport if I only end up doing solo flights. If my end goal is to do tandem, should I go straight ahead and buy tandem equipment in terms of scaling wings, motor and trike or should I take it step by step by first buying solo flying equipment and then scale up? I am afraid it will be quite more expensive doing the latter approach.

[@David_Wolfe]

No you should definitely start with all of your gear flying solo. You need at least 100 hours flying before you should even consider learning to do tandem. One Up Adventures requires 100 hours flying. You can always sell your other gear. Take your time with a Sport and enjoy the journey

[@isakhammer6558]

@@David_Wolfe Thanks mate!

[@FlyBabyFlyPPG]

congratulation dave proud dad

[@raymondbrammer1072]

Whoa. Travis Burns had a haircut back-in-the-day.

[@andybynum5365]

Obviously there is a significant weight difference between your daughter and your father in law. Were you having to change hang points when swapping between them? If so, how are you doing that on the fly? Thanks!

[@David_Wolfe]

Yes I have an Allen wrench in my side pocket. There are clamps that are adjusted on the top bar depending on the weight of the passenger. I simply slide them down to where they go. I’ve marked different weights for the passengers on the bar so I know specifically where to put them.

[@drewwiard5581]

This is a GREAT video! Really enjoy your stuff. I trained with Travis last December in FL, and have been seriously considering going back for my tandem cert. I'm planning to be at Dave Purdin's this year. Travis planning on coming back up?

[@David_Wolfe]

Look forward to seeing you at Dave Purdin’s

[@peddipartha]

Congratulations on getting your tandem exemption. Will you be able to take me up for a tandem flight?

[@David_Wolfe]

Partha Peddi sure

[@jamesrobinsonppg]

Nice video David! How long did it take you to adjust from using a mirror on launch, to not using one? You seem to have mastered the art of looking at the glider instead of a mirror with your new tandem trike. As I gain more experience with my trike, I'm thinking about removing my mirror. I'll likely never switch to a tandem trike myself. Thanks for sharing.

[@David_Wolfe]

James Robinson great question. No time at all. Rather than looking up for the glider to come in to view I just watch it coming up on my left and when it looks like it is stable in the right area I check it on my right. If it looks good it’s go baby go!!!!

[@jamesrobinsonppg]

@@David_Wolfe Good to know, thanks David!

[@shanesplanetshane3795]

Foot pilots are more used to no mirror. Its simply a matter of looking over your shoulder to the tip(s) and checking it/them in reference to the horizon. I've never had a mirror on my trike, I bet it would be odd for me. No mirror means no glare back in your face from the sun and better flight view.

[@jamesrobinsonppg]

@@shanesplanetshane3795 Thanks Shane!

[@jairbrandao2682]

Hi!! How are you? I’m from Brazil, I enjoined your history! Are you using moster 185? To do tandem?

[@David_Wolfe]

Jair Brandao thank you and yes I am using the moster

[@2cqql1]

@@David_Wolfe what wing? And is that wing fine for solo?

[@MikeSparamotor]

That's awesome. You'll surely suck some people into the para-addiction

[@flightsimulatoradventures7935]

How much does a trike like that cost now these dsys

[@shanesplanetshane3795]

about 15-20k with wing and extras...

[@TAZ.MENARD]

Dave, Do you have contact info on Nick Lebeuf ? I can't find him anywhere online.

[@PPGGORILLA]

That guy looks familiar! Whats in the back seat???? LOLOL

[@David_Wolfe]

PPG GORILLA can’t wait to see what you do with that there brown bag!

[@PPGGORILLA]

@@David_Wolfe It's coming home tomorrow!

[@fobio2101]

Congrats!

[@AnthonyVella]

🤦🏻‍♂️ ground starting you trike again, Dave!

[@David_Wolfe]

Well ya know...

[@justbrentbenson5419]

Why does one need "certification" to fly tandem? The FAA granted an exemption to the USHPA which if you are not a member then how does any of this apply? To me it is kind of like a person being a highly proficient PPG pilot and not be "certified" as PPG3 rated. Not trying to stir the pot and I know that FAR103 expressly states that PPG flight is solo only. Also, why are people getting "certified" as tandem flyers if pretty much everyone is going to ignore the requirement in the exemption that states: "3. Both occupants on all two-place training flights must possess a current pilot rating issued by the USHPA...". How many times will this be followed? I understand that training = safety but this seems to be to be a USHPA scam to increase their prestige. Good on em I guess...

[@David_Wolfe]

Brent Benson Great questions but I’m not sure if I’m the one that could answer them. My guess is that hang gliding and Paramotors are two different aircrafts. Much like someone who has a private pilots license for a fixed wing and someone flying a Paramotor. They are two different physical activities that require to different types of training.

[@justbrentbenson5419]

@@David_Wolfe I'm just wondering if the exemption is worth pursuing. If you've gone through the training and if in the unlikely chance that you are questioned by an FAA person, you would still most likely be busted when the FAA person asks to see your daughter's USHPA's pilot's credentials...

[@David_Wolfe]

Brent Benson for me, it was not worth taking a change of losing my equipment but more importantly I wanted the training to be confident in myself as well as the my passengers/students confidence in me.

[@justbrentbenson5419]

@@David_Wolfe More training is always the best choice and I applaud you for it but if you really don't want to take the chance to lose your equipment, you'd better make sure ALL your passengers are fully licensed USHPA pilots... Please know that I am joking with you. I am just trying to make the point that since the USHPA is a private organization and not part of the government it holds no legal sway over anyone. the USHPA or the US Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association has little if anything to do with Powered Paragliding other than sharing airspace. It could be argued that the tandem rules they have been given by the FAA applies only to that type of flying and Powered Paragliding remains in the wild west of lawlessness: i.e., FAR 103 states our sport to be a solo sport but people still fly tandem... I dunno, it is all so confusing... Thanks for your time and fly safe my brother!

[@DougBow96]

@@justbrentbenson5419 Not sure if this helps ... www.usppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/USPPA-FAA-Exemption-United_States_Powered_Paragliding_Association-9751E-expires2020-09-30.pdf

[@GregAnthonyHarris]

Kettle's on

[@johng3929]

Only 88%, so, I am thinking you should get some money back as he didn't teach you everything!!!