The Ups and Downs of learning to Paraglide

[@jesse2006]

i love the old mans attitude as he smiles and never quits. cool.

[@GaryMcKie]

You are never too old! my instructor is 62 and still flying, I am 45 and only starting out. Why not try a tandem flight. Go for it, life is too short. Cheers.

[@STARMedic28]

Love it... great work!!!

[@dewsySPEED]

What a trooper! Glad he stuck with it and didn't get frustrated..

[@MichaelAppleby_art]

Inspirational - I am 63 and just starting an EPC course in Wiltshire. Nice to learn from the experiencs of others.

[@carot2003]

Very funny, great and honest video, looks great..

[@444paraflyer]

That was actually a great instructional video. Thanks Gary!

[@valentino201]

Love it, Brings back memories!!

[@wadja62]

I've watched 100's of beginner videos and that was the best. I'm 65 and looking into getting into this sport. I'm a pilot and this just plain looks like fun....

[@vivek00]

I stopped paragliding because I thought I was too old at 64. This gives me new hope. Thanks

[@havinko]

I remember that day (06:28- it's me) Thx Gary for nice and instructive video.. :)

[@austinhatcher4969]

Looks like great fun! I think he did great!

[@buddybleau]

What a wonderful and refreshing movie clip. I wonder how that fellow was? I am an old timer (67) and I surely would love to learn how to do that. I think maybe I've arrived at my longevity just a little too soon (or too late) to learn that. I guess I can always dream and envy that lucky fellow.

[@Gully747]

I wanna try this so bad. and he makes it look so easy

[@davidwbaty]

Michael is a rock star !!!! I just purchased a 2005 Ozone Buzz L with a Giingo harness, can't wait to get to the training hill and see the wing overhead, I will be 64 in a week and hope I can be as durable as he. The rmhga.org is the local club in GOLDEN, Co.

[@The.Chiefman]

Yes what a trooper to stick with it. You did well if you were still learning

[@GaryMcKie]

That would be their harness that they sit in and contains back protection and or an airbag. Also has pockets for storage and connects directly to the wing's risers. Hope that helps.

[@seanmcgrth]

All the gear...No idea.....LOL .... love it.... Fair play to the play to the old fella....

[@nikoteen9110]

I like the music!

[@mak1emak1e]

thats great to see, and i hope i'm that enthusiastic at his time of life :-) infact thats just made my mind up i'm gonna start this sport

[@peterotoka]

Make ya smile TV at its best!

[@HellRaiser1st]

he is really good at ground handling wow. all my respect

[@avare1989]

Bravo!....

[@saledigitalac]

Ahahah this one was bloody hilarious hehe :D

[@YouTubeSupportTeams]

even that alone looks fun haha

[@adazade]

i love this music wonderfull

[@johnnyblunder]

Hehe brilliant, where was the clip shot about?

[@Frederickpou]

nice video!!!!!!!

[@GaryMcKie]

He is a Grandfather and now has his Club Pilot Licence, well done to him I say.

[@GaryMcKie]

Hi, music is automatically generated to fit the clip by the Pinnacle Studio video software. Gets on your nerves after a while though :-)

[@pgpete]

hey an Airwave Harmony ! that was my first wing too....

[@andylek]

in such conditions flying is always tricky

[@BANGERS68]

great vid mate..i want to learn but i am very heavy..22stone to be pecise.. would a tandom canopy worck for me do ya think.. kind regards. j b

[@GaryMcKie]

A pleasent comment, Only reason the wing wouldn't go forwrd was because he kept applying the brakes, an easy beginners mistake when things go wrong. Michael has been flying safely for some time now and still enjoying the sport. Cheers

[@spiridulla]

great :-) good video

[@looping69130]

what is the first song ?

[@johnnyblunder]

Cool looks similar to the hills here in Scotland mate, i have spoke to a pilot from Belfast who just went through his ep maybe in same school i dont know, cant imgaine to many schools about Belfast area...Anyway keep it up..Ps that was funny tho..

[@upnupnup]

yep any age can learn to fly,, great video :)

[@GaryMcKie]

You answered your own question there. Problem is you may even get badly hurt as you tried to be in the air or to handle the wing. Try get a tandem flight with a safe pilot first to see if you like it or find a school giving taster days and see how you get on. Keep it fun and safe so you can do it for longer.

[@billbom]

how old do you have to be to fly one

[@bilton26]

eddie the eagle's new career move

[@71doc98]

Great!!! lol

[@buddybleau]

I mean't to say I wonder how old he was. By the way, the music was also great!

[@EyeMaxi]

fab

[@PYE172]

not bad for a 1st day staying up that long

[@GaryMcKie]

close to Belfast

[@looping69130]

thk!!!!!! :)

[@GaryMcKie]

Let me put it this way, another pensioner (over 60) joined with my instructor and had his first days training yesterday. Old is only in the head. :-)

[@GaryMcKie]

Hi, weight shouldn't be a problem as long as you are fit enough to undertake the training. If you are fit enough then there should be a wing out there for you. Best Check with an instructor. Good luck if you go ahead.

[@johnmack9762]

funny vid,,he looks like he is having fun though ,,

[@PenhillNews]

Never to old to learn or even to fall on your ass a few (hundred) times, Well done Gramps, now can you teach me how to fly please!?!?!

[@IANRPARKER]

Did he drive home and if so was he caught and breathalised. The Lead Barron.

[@drsklif]

Весело)

[@paramandans]

He did pretty good once he got it overhead. Not to bad for an older man...good for him !!!

[@GaryMcKie]

nah! it's just his flying style!

[@GaryMcKie]

I am honestly not sure, sorry. try these websites and email them with your question. ww bhpa co uk or ww uhpc co uk Thanks.

[@jeyson4f]

so funny

[@GaryMcKie]

Cheesy free automatic music from Pinnacle editing software, kinda catchy for what it is!!

[@robertzeeland]

When groundhandling ALWAYS hands on the brakes mate

[@jasonmotley]

lightweight!! lol

[@YouTubeSupportTeams]

what would happen if one tried this with no training? nothing? lol or would one take off and kill oneself somewhere a mile away? intrigued

[@billbom]

i mean min age me 15