My FIRST FLIGHT On The Four Stroke Paramotor!

[@TuckerGott]

From now until January 10th, 2025, every $5 spent on www.tuckergott.com gets you one entry to win this sweet EOS Quattro four stroke paramotor!

[@UtahBlender]

So, why the F you need it? People are hungry.

[@Abelitokandie]

Hi brother, I want to take my girl out for the Christmas holiday and I'm broke as hell.. Would you mind coming through for me? Would appreciate very much.. Abel, your avid sub from Kenya 👊🏽 #RiskyBiscuit

[@BlackGryph0n]

I’ve been waiting for a practical four-stroke Paramotor since I got into this sport nine years ago… Looks like it might finally be here!

[@gerrycollins9409]

As an old man trike flyer that prefers a paramotor with a lite trike. This motor with the 140 prop may be perfect for my next paramotor/trike.

[@TuckerGott]

I am planning to attach it to my trike for testing as well!

[@clifflong1203]

I am 69 years old and would like to try this sport. Would you recommend a trike?

[@randybeard6040]

@@clifflong1203 --Yes, as you can let the Trike do the Running with no weight on your body...

[@au79scorpion]

Now we need a four stroke with EFI, right? 👍

[@glitch1182]

With variable valve timing with cam lift.

[@cloudpandarism2627]

when the Vtaaaac hits? 🤣

[@glitch1182]

@@cloudpandarism2627 wouldn’t a paramotor benefit greatly from a lightweight turbo or supercharger? It would probably allow it to work at higher altitudes, the only limiting factor would be a way to stay warm but I imagine someone could pipe some of the waste heat into some kind of active warming gear or create a heated seat.

[@ska042]

@@glitch1182 I feel like with paramotors, the altitude where the vast majority of people just don't want to go (because it's cold AF) would almost always be lower than the altitude where power loss is a serious issue, even with naturally aspirated motors. Not to mention that at those altitudes you start needing oxygen too...

[@cloudpandarism2627]

@@glitch1182 not ideal and i love turbo chargers. but i like the way you think mate. 👊🫡

[@justsaynrush9689]

Tucker I'm 69 years old and I'm wondering about the take off and landing at my age. I'm sure I would have a ton of questions after the most important part of getting up and down. This and sky diving are on my bucket list.

[@trentwhitney8346]

I had an EOS Quattro for about 7-8 months last year. I’m 240lbs, and at high altitude. It was by far my favorite cross country machine- period! Unfortunately mine was plagued with oil leaks. I just saw that EOS just went air-cooled with the Quattro and got rid of the oil cooler. If it doesn’t leak, I’ll buy another for sure. I just sold my Factory R, and right now I’m flying a Polini 202. The Polini is closest to the Quattro.

[@FDbroadcasting]

Does the 202 has less or more power? You tried the eos on a trike? And tandem?

[@HamptonRoadsParamotors]

The new version is still oil cooled, EOS got rid of the oil cooler and now use a cooling shroud over the cylinder head. No more oil hoses!

[@alankendal5857]

Welcome to the world of 4 stroke paramotoring. I have been flying the Bailey 4 stroke for the last 10 years and absolutely love it. Admittedly the Bailey is a bit underpowered compared to a Moster but for ordinary flying it is just great. I fly a 23 or 24 metre wing fyi.

[@AlfaRomeoFox]

I stopped using it becuase of the lack of services... have you being able to contact Paul or any of his team members lately?

[@What..a..shambles]

Perhaps db noise testing??

[@jcwilcox6210]

Agreed. A back to back dB meter comparison like you did with the Electric vs 2 stroke would be great.

[@TuckerGott]

Already have some comparisons filmed! It will be part of the 2 stroke vs 4 stroke video.

[@DeedlyDood]

@@TuckerGott Based on this video alone, you should have this setup for yourself as well. It's much better for audio and hell, it sounds awesome.

[@putteslaintxtbks5166]

Love the sound. Sounds like ready power rather than the 2 stroke rpm machine, could listen to it all day. Makes for better background, like music.

[@RobRollins-u2b]

Hey Tucker i have a Bailey four stroke pull start only , you will find out you will only burn half of a two stroke. So if you are going to fly both for an hour and a half , you don’t need as much fuel and in turn your take off weight is the same .

[@RoofAndAMeal4UsAll]

Audio is good, that engine sound would be easy to live with. Loved that sole cactus, way up on the cliff. Totally can relate to that cactus.

[@TuckerGott]

Same.

[@barrywebber100]

You seem very impressed with the 4 stroke paramotor Tucker. I think you may regret giving it away rather than keeping it! Thanks for posting.

[@Gmoney_72]

Oh man! I really hope you add one of these for your flying vlogs! She sounds AMAZING!

[@TuckerGott]

I know, that's honestly a tempting part about it. The cruise audio is so good.

[@stanRmeyer]

I've grown to hate the high pitch Buzzy sound of a two-stroke. I just absolutely love the sound of four stroke!😂 ​@TuckerGott

[@pjm204]

I wonder what kind of growing pains this motor will have. I had an early EOS 150 and the service bulletins for it were pretty wild. I remember one of them was I had to measure (and adjust) the piston ring end gap before starting. Hopefully they've come a long way since then.

[@justin_time]

Idea: Fly to Jiffy Lube and ask for an oil change (like a car) 😂

[@TuckerGott]

Haha honestly that would be hilarious.

[@flyingtime5501]

Pure genius. Love it😂😂😂

[@stanRmeyer]

​@@TuckerGottabsolutely! do it! do it! do it!😂😂😂

[@DaveBartholomew-uf6sm]

@@TuckerGott This could be one of those short, funny videos. Maybe even have it set up in advance and have 3-4 techs in white coats surround the motor and service it like a race pit stop. The possibilities are endless.

[@kennethrodmell9006]

Would like to see how it performs at max altitude, time to climb, etc, etc. Also, is there a barometric mixture control? Great channel.

[@KevIsOffGrid]

I think the biggest thing will be the fuel use, maybe on a long distance Icarus cup type thing the lower fuel use, especially when laden could maybe offset the extra weight although for 99% of flights where the tanks are easily big enough it makes no real difference. Maybe try it at "touring" weight as a test?

[@henkwallet6756]

So happy you moved to this place. Wonderfull views in wintertime!

[@ZootSuitCooter]

Check the color of your plug, the carb might be jetted for sea level which would cause it to run rich at your ground level. Lean it out a little and see if it starts easier. By the way, I'm one of the commenters who suggested contacting Honda or Yamaha that you mentioned in your previous vid. I'm glad that you're exploring other options as I'm not impressed with the reliability issues of those flashy, expensive Moster engines. I've owned 2 stroke motorcycles that would outlive those things by a thousand hours.

[@delawarepilot]

Love the sound of that thing.

[@merchantsvillage]

That sound and power reminds of my old Fresh Breeze Monster (not Moster). 313 CCs on my back - I foot launched 350lb tandem passengers :)

[@ChrisMuncy]

Tucker!! Refresh the stock. Need some LARGE shirts!

[@3lueDemon]

And hats.

[@TuckerGott]

Just reordered today! May take until tomorrow for the inventory to update.

[@3lueDemon]

@TuckerGott My dude 😎 Thanks Mr. Gott

[@ChrisMuncy]

@@TuckerGott thank you sir.

[@dmckbtrs]

Since it's quiet and reliable, a cross country would be cool. Maybe a mini Icarus style where you go 50-100 miles and camp. You can certainly refuel easier as you said. I'll have to enter for this one!

[@keithgrey]

Nice review! But, at 280cc shouldn’t you do a Cosmos comparison review? Seems like this new 4-stroke will be a great engine on a lightweight trike or a very light tandem,,,,anywho, nice video, love that you always leave in your candid stuff like the turbulence,,,,

[@RiDankulous]

When stacking boxes at the food warehouse, we put them on a 85 pound pallet. I’ll never lift up a pallet but slide it along the floor. I can understand what 85 pounds is then. It’s a lot I would want to be in shape. Just like when moving any heavy objects, it would be important for me to important to do the squats leading to safer movement

[@windrider23]

As an old man that Flys trikes. It fits the space between the Moster and Cosmos well. Now, if the reliability holds out. Please let us know how the vibration feels because that's the engine killer.

[@freddydad1]

very true.

[@TuckerGott]

That's a great point. Vibrations feel good to me, especially at cruise. Probably similar to a Moster at full power.

[@randybeard6040]

The European Fresh Breeze Trike with the 250 cc Fuel Injected engine is Trouble Free and gets great MPG...there was a video on YT about this Trike/Engine...

[@Tyblerone]

Dude I can't wait to get into paramotoring.!!!! Seriously.

[@Reed.dakota]

Glad to see that smile again.

[@hotshotrooster415]

So I do agree that that motor is innovation if I could get a different reduction gear that's set up for a tractor setup instead of pusher I could easily Mount that to the front of a part 103 compliant ultralight have the right horsepower and weight

[@stanRmeyer]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes I'm thinking the same thing on a Legal XL Eagle

[@yosnap2856]

You should put the 140 four blade E-prop on it from way back in the day see how snappy you can really get

[@davejagodzinski7817]

Noise db. test and 2 hour flight time weight. ( Fuel/weight dif) Then do a thrust to weight ratio (with fuel weight handicapped) on both and see who wins. Then scale that number down to a power range of a top 80 or that other bootleg 80, can't think of the name, just to see what's coming in the lower power ranges.

[@KissyKaede]

It seems like you have taken to Arizona life like a fish to water! You were born for the west!

[@TheUltonian]

I love the cactuses on that mountain, just stubbornly existing.

[@ralfkruse7565]

Tucker, please do a full comparison of flight parameters, climbrate, max speed, fuel consumption, noise in idle and full. All this against your factory 2stroke and the same wing. If you can, put it on the trike too. With the wing that you use normally on trike. And after a single flight, grab a heavy passenger .Show us what it does with maximum Load. I am asking a lot. Lol 😊

[@danielcbrecht]

Yes!

[@GCTWorks]

With the extra torque and power, would it make sense to have a larger prop or one with steeper pitch or twist? I think you should attempt to measure vibration differences. The 4 strokes can have different vibration frequencies that might be less advantageous for long duration.

[@privatepilot4064]

I know winds can determine take off, but in calm does the it shorten your take off compared to the two stroke?

[@TuckerGott]

No, it would be pretty similar. Thrust is comparable to my Factory R.

[@HalfCutGarage]

Pretty Dam Cool! Would love to get into this kinda thing! Havent seeen any up here in our neck of the woods!

[@strvenoconnell4061]

Maybe do an engine specification comparison, try running the same size prop on both of them and compare that, make sure your two-stroke has a fresh set of rings, so the compression be at it's best.

[@benhebert2322]

Does the carb have an accelerator pump? Give it a throttle squeeze before hitting the starter.

[@AlfaRomeoFox]

Congratulations Quattroooooo!!!!

[@rogertherrien1128]

Climb rate test ground zero to 10,000 feet . I would also like to see it hooked up to your trike.. I am also so very glad that you got a 4 stroke motor. I wish you were keeping it longer than 4 weeks. I don't think a 4 week timeline is long enough to get the engine completely broke in..

[@Stoic-of-Rome]

I think trying different prop pitches to optimize different scenarios like cruise speed/consumption would be interesting. What is this engines optimal rpm/fuel consumption power band to set the prop up for?

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

I love how this one sounds! My shirt comes in today! Woot Woot!!!

[@joeperkins4309]

I had the same misconception about 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines. Only it was boat engines. I had a 25 HP 2 cycle and bought a 15 HP 4 cycle to replace it. The 4 cycle had a prop almost twice the diameter of my 25 HP 2 cycle and a lot more thrust. My 4 cycle wasn't as quick with "the whole shot", but outperformed the 2 cycle as far as speed. In fact with my fully loaded boat and 3 passengers including myself, I could easily keep up with other boats using a 25 HP 2 cycle.

[@tomdunn7147]

Nice video Tucker, that thing sounds great!

[@davidapharry4680]

Once you're done testing performance with 91 octane, I'd like to see if burning E85 makes any difference in performance, if compatible. I'm guessing you'd have to re-tune first.

[@DFR]

Let's go Tucker!!

[@paulmcdonagh753]

Also, since it uses a choke, climb high and shut it down, glide and see if it restarts after a 5-10min cool down gliding.

[@Justthenumbers-kt1gu]

Can you compare to the Moster EFI too, those would seem to be the most comparable for cross country maximum efficiency machines

[@TheMatgaw]

By torque - do you also mean that there's a lot of torque twist that you have to compensate with one brake while at high rpm?

[@TuckerGott]

No, that would be static torque and is consistent between motors. I mean it has a lot of dynamic torque, meaning it can spool quickly and give you power fast.

[@MichaelRei99]

Tucker you need to change your last name. Your name should be Tucker GOAT!!

[@wyrick6869]

Another win for the Paramotor community and a great & beautiful flight!

[@nunyabidness9257]

All I want to see is you enjoying it!

[@tzgardner]

I'd like to see a in-depth maintenance comparison. (ie Do you have to do carb adjustments? 100 hr engine maintenance? etc) Also, a noise comparison.

[@tonyredhawk]

It will be interesting to see your experience with throttle response for low and slow foot dragging and tumbleweed jumping.

[@kevinmencer3782]

I hope you do a fly to restaurant with this. Seems like the reduced vibrations and smooth cruise would make it easier to eat in flight.

[@ScubaVapes]

Sound DB test for sure and also flight time on full tank vs 2 stroke

[@Kent-pb2jl]

IMO the things that make 2 stroke paramotors unreliable aren't the "2 stroke" part of it. Coils that fail, dirt in carbs, fuel pump diagrams which I"m guessing this one has as well. The actual short block of the engine don't really fail unless its due to user error (lack of maintenance, poor tuning). I'd love to have lawn mower type of reliability but these high strung 4 strokes are still high maintenance. Comes with the territory.

[@urnzwayzmoove]

Crispy Intro! Hope to meet you one day!

[@privatepilot4064]

Posting at sunrise! It’s chilly today!

[@skycowboyak4549]

Another great video Tucker...thanks! I don't like that exhaust configuration. It sounded louder than it should being a 4-stroke and I agree with your assessment that it's probably because of the proximity of the tailpipe to your mic. Even so, I would be interested in this motor especially if they reconfigured that component. Thanks again!

[@Davidanz]

can you test the pull starter in the next video? just to know if make sense to take it without electric starter or not, to save weight...

[@FlyingCraic]

Was interested to know if it is happy going upside-down? That oil sump happy with repetative barrel rolls?

[@BC.Floatflying]

I hope you never do barrel rolls if you don’t understand the forces put upon you and your gear . They are sways positive oil stays were it belongs

[@FlyingCraic]

@BC.Floatflying good point, didn't really think that through. But, yeah, done barrel rolls, SAT, stall to back fly, all that good stuff

[@ianmoone6562]

back to back 4 to 2 stroke using heavy setup, maybe camping gear. Flying high. maintenance cost after 75hours according to builder recomendation. Db test. Trike test.

[@randybeard6040]

I remember back in the 70's a 2 -stroke 350 Yamaha street Bike would run off an leave a 750 Honda 4-stroke...In Modern Times a 750 Honda Fuel Injected Bike will run like a scolded Dog as I just recently sold one...

[@jwald6795]

Awesome video of the mountains.

[@johnabbottphotography]

Quick question, Tucker: was that rotor that hit you near that range? And if so, how do you mitigate or gauge how close you can get to those kind of formations, before getting hit by that kind of updraft or downdraft?

[@TuckerGott]

Yes. The wind was coming from the south and I think I got a little bit too north of the wall. You can see how I entered at a 45 degree angle so it only took a slight left turn to get out of it.

[@johnabbottphotography]

@@TuckerGott Got it. For reference, I'm a part 107 small unmanned aircraft operator, and (had to) learn the basics of weather for the test. Thanks. Always want to learn and understand more.

[@zachsylvester383]

Im interested if it will go a longer distance on the same amount of fuel as a 2 stroke. I would assume so, but just how much further would be fun to see.

[@scottlnrd]

That thing sounds great! 😃

[@prreith]

Curious - What is the weight of the starter battery alone? Some type of quick disconnect, and leaving on the ground post-startup, might shave a few pounds.

[@evan010101]

@@prreith leave off the starter too and just start it with a battery drill! IMO it would be very interesting to look at an even smaller displacement 4 stroke with a tiny turbo on it - they exist for 200cc karts so why not. That would give a ton of torque at low RPM so you could possibly use a direct drive prop and save more weight by leaving out the belt and pulleys. Much quieter (and cooler sounding) exhaust too.

[@markallan7654]

Hook it up to big Bertha and see how the EOS does for tandem trike flight.

[@TuckerGott]

That's the plan!

[@raymondanderson1026]

Great video. Neat motor. Loved the outro footage!

[@TuckerGott]

Glad you liked it! Figured most would miss it but the raw audio is nice.

[@FlipSid3Gamer]

BOOOM!!! VAROOOOM!!

[@josephking7021]

Tucker, nice 4 stroke. It sounds great. If you can score a trike mount the engine on it and give us your thoughts. Joe

[@TuckerGott]

I plan to put it on my flash cruiser!

[@matthewpesce765]

Id be interested how this performs long term. What does the maintenance schedule look like? Valve adjustments, etc? How easy is it to work on?

[@metaldog7128]

Would it be a good for exploring ? Like low flying slow speeds over water rivers and trails

[@TuckerGott]

For sure.

[@libertyforamericanow]

I wonder how the barrel rolls will go with a float style carb

[@adamrdcp]

That's a good question. I reckon as long as there's positive G it should be alright. After all, you can roll most GA aircraft with float carbs if you maintain 1G through the roll.

[@marksmallman4572]

Perhaps it uses a diaphragm carb, dont know.

[@TuckerGott]

No issues so far!

[@DothDuck]

Can you jump from a paramotor, say 5k ft, throw its reserve and skydive under canopy successfully for both to be unharmed? That would be interesting, but guessing illegal?

[@danielcbrecht]

I can't wait for my first flight!

[@Deltatwo3]

Top speed would be really cool 😎

[@JustOutHereTinkering]

Top speed has virtually nothing to do with the motor and everything to do with the wing he's flying.

[@Deltatwo3]

@JustOutHereTinkering it's almost as if he's also flying a new wing as well. 🤔

[@DarthVapor151]

Top speed of what? The engine has nothing to do with the speed

[@JustOutHereTinkering]

@@Deltatwo3 pretty sure that's his Viper 6

[@Deltatwo3]

@@JustOutHereTinkering okay 🤷🏽

[@JLtoolman]

Any chance of testing the 4 stroke with a 3 blade or maybe a 4 blade prop?

[@john3Lee]

Sounds nice too

[@brianclarke4159]

It would be interesting to have one to try for a few flights over Leicestershire, Clive at CM Paramotors

[@alleybuilds5370]

idk if you still have the electric one but it would be cool to see a comparison against that as well.

[@TuckerGott]

Nope, that one was given away to the last winner.

[@jasonpingree]

Tucker, I just moved down to Gilbert from Seattle and would love to come watch you fly live sometime with my bro. Is that something you'd be down with?

[@umadbro1570]

Do you get updraft from the mountain there? Is that perhaps where the turbulence came from?

[@freddydad1]

great vid, out of interest do you know what type of timing system it uses, chain or belt?

[@AlexLinebrink]

Awesome video! I'd love to know the weights of those frames without the motor. It seems like the Ryder X is a pretty heavy frame before the engine. Maybe the weight would be closer if the frame was the same?

[@onearmedman9042]

Is that picacho peak, near Tucson?

[@LifeInFrame]

How cool. I'd be interested to see a longer distance trip if it is made for that sort of thing.

[@redhm1989]

I would want to see if acro affects anything, with it having an oil pan and all

[@andrewflyz]

Let's see how it handles some g's! SAT it and see if it stalls. Also, how does it handle high altitude?

[@sylvaingrenier5978]

Can you try different props , tanks. Would like to buy one after all your tests,, from Canada.

[@chaunceylock]

I bet that just sounds nicer for everyone on the ground as well

[@coryshook7648]

I love it! do an economy test. how loud is it.

[@brettk7118]

Come fly around Signal Butte and Queen Creek Rd sometime

[@Flight_Rider]

Question are you finding it enough of a game changer to replace your moster?. Is there still home for the 2stroke? I can imagine the quattro mounted to the maverick would be very nice

[@TuckerGott]

I think I will be doing a "final thoughts" video to cover this.

[@Flight_Rider]

@@TuckerGott sounds good. Nice to see a proper review on it. Been hearing really good reports in the UK on it. Alot of peoples only concern seems to be the weight but I have a feeling the pros will out weigh the cons but we will see. Looks like it would be a great engine for Bertha

[@Paperdart-pilot]

Before starting fully squeeze the hand throttle 5+ times - then start.

[@daltonlindsay]

Yeahhhhhh 🤘🏻