The TRUE Reason I Stopped Flying The Scout

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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:36 Disclaimer
2:45 Objective Differences
8:42 Why I Switched
12:37 Conclusion

[@aviator]

I don’t care what you fly, I just love seeing you keep running into the sky.

[@rule1dontgosplat]

Same here! He's inspired me to do it. Great channel.

[@87bones87]

Amen brother!

[@stare4539]

fr

[@RudyG210]

As long as he don't die idc either..lol He can fly a cardboard airplane for all I care. I like the view 😆

[@SmittySmithsonite]

HEAR! HEAR! 🤘

[@donwood2972]

I really appreciated this, Tucker. You answered many questions I had never asked. Thanks!

[@SteeveohRising]

Having just ordered a Scout, my heart kinda sunk at first glance of that video title. But this is another very sensible comparison and review. Thanks so much for your experience backed info.

[@-_-Potato_Wedge-_-]

😂

[@ToddMitchell62]

Great video Tucker. Appreciated you taking the time to answer those questions. I 'm sure you'll always love those memories of winning the Icarus and the Icelandic trips with the Scout team. I would love to see you do some more international flying. Maybe another Iceland trip. ;-).

[@fasst45072]

Nice to hear that 140 prop just humming away quietly in the background;)

[@Parafoolary]

I was able to fly a parajet mavric with the moster yesterday at the Salton sea and it is absolutely amazing. I normally fly a skycruiser with a top 80 or a Thor 200. The difference was mind-blowing! I see why you fly it. The dependability of not worrying that my engine was going to die (my Thor) and the weight shift, the weight, everything. Good review.

[@hankchase6261]

Love this style of video, get up there and have a little chat while commenting on the cool things around you

[@jimcr120]

I was thinking the same thing. It was what I liked about watching Woody’s posts.

[@isleno101]

Your videos are always great. Frequently informative and always interesting. It's not too often that one finds those two in the same package. Stay safe, positive, and fully engaged.

[@bfw523]

Watching you has been fun, I fly paragliders. I saw at the point flying the stasch. Anyways, the progression has been fun, to go from watching you pep yourself up so you don't bite it on take off to swooping a hanger in a pretty short time..bravo

[@CalFunInSun]

Nice aerial tour of Frenchtown NJ on the Delaware R. Thanks!

[@ctait831]

Hey Tucker! i just want to thank you for being so candid and honest. It's obvious that your opinions are truly honest and unbiased. Also, your love and dedication to ParaMotoring is what has inspired me as I'm sure it has many others. Thank you so very much for sharing your passion brother!!

[@aharonm2073]

Great explanation, great vid, keepem coming. Thanks!

[@ParamotorKY]

The foot drag on the hangar roof was crazy to watch. You make it look easy.

[@robertgoodale7204]

Awesome as always. I am very happy with my Maverick(s).

[@mikepierce1228]

Great information with perfect presentation. I like that guys comment that says he likes watching you run off into the sky….

[@reonrounds7404]

Thanks for sharing your opinion Tucker! cool video!💪

[@SmittySmithsonite]

That thing HAULS!! 😍 But besides that fact, great info, Tucker! 👍😎👍

[@stevenstolfi544]

I have a kangook classic with a Moster 185 and a 130cm wood prop, I just bought a 125cm e-prop and I just got my Parajet Maverick

[@DynamicShipSimulator3Updates]

Good video Tucker!

[@woodystarkey2329]

Hey, twisted wind woody hear a man you make those swoop landings look awesome lol

[@litstp01]

Where's the risky biscuits model? Always love your content Tucker

[@MichaelRei99]

Did your new merchandise come out yet Tucker? Looking forward to getting some new shirts!! I got so lost in your video I forgot what day it was! 😂 enjoy your Sunday Brother!!

[@TuckerGott]

Soon!! 😌

[@michroz]

From what you said I understand ParaJet is just a bit longer in business as compared to Scout. So they've gone a longer way in practice, as compared to Miro doing it more the theoretical way. Both are top end, the small personal edge is for experience.

[@sameagletheregal8526]

Thoughts on NorAAD shooting down these unknown objects?

[@johnnywisconny]

Great video as always. 🤙

[@PoppieCiulls220]

How long of a drive to this fly field!? Love watching your videos!

[@kathyphelan936]

Great info. Did you mention cost when you covered weight and cost?

[@rule1dontgosplat]

Great video! Did you get a chance to fly the Iris Infinity at Salton? Really looking at one of those for myself.

[@SCOUTaviation]

I listened carefully.

[@AmericanSmallArms]

I'm on the fence between the two. Charging $400 to change the color of the arms on the Parajet is a rip-off in my opinion. Almost pushing me away from Parajet just because of that! Seems tacky. Plus I love all the videos Miro makes.

[@JudsonGraham]

Hi scout daddy 😂😂

[@michaell132]

When he talks about cruise speed pulling, that is subjective. If you have a small wing you need more throttle to cruise.

[@AFlyingGlenn]

Interesting about the torque compensation with the Scout. I always felt like I was missing out on it, but now you mention that its similar to the Maverick I feel better about not having tried a Scout yet - as sexy as they look. I wondered if you have tried a PAP Tinox yet? They have a torque compensation strap that you can adjust in flight so you can set it to where you can be hands off at whatever throttle setting you choose without having to manually compensate - which works nicely with the cruise control throttle. It is however one extra strap you have to remember to do up and you really notice it if you forget to clip it, can be difficult to clip in during flight but is possible. Reserve behind head too, doubles as a nice headrest :D

[@ralfkruse7565]

I think it's fine that you change sometimes the engine brand, so you can evaluate the plus and minus and explain to us. But Fly safe. 😎🇫🇷

[@jonpritchard5936]

Can you do a practical comparison between reserve configurations?

[@FreshTillDeath56]

This is makin' me feel a hell of a lot better about my own Maverick 80 lol.

[@ParamotorNC]

Makes sense. I was comparing the weight shift authority between 2 machines which led me to measure the distance between the swing arms. No surprise, the set up with more weight shift had 22 inches between the swing arms. The other had 18 inches between arms. 4 inch difference does not sound like a lot, but that is 22% larger. No wonder. I'm sure there are other factors in the feel... but wow.

[@jimcr120]

Interesting observation Ben!

[@X36hypnotizeX36hypnotize-nb6of]

What are your thoughts on Fresh Breeze motors?

[@FPTower]

liking the vids. encouraged to keep learning myself! (old guy 3 score+)

[@FPTower]

I keep getting these spam "call me now" messages from what's app... bogus spammers! I'll keep reporting them! Go away spamturds...

[@spotted7664]

5:05 wait how are you recording?? I’m just curious. I can’t see the selfie stick. What camera floats just ahead of you as you fly??

[@32laurens]

I don't think it's the wing, why I can't foot drag hangars, lol! More to do with my basic skillset and fear of dying.

[@captdanford3841]

as always. cracking video.. could you possibly tell me what camera you using .. the one on the end of the stick..is it a 360 camera.. keep the vids coming bro

[@captdanford3841]

👍👍

[@rongarrett1366]

There is also a flying car known as the Maverick with the wing on a pole. I believe that's another company.

[@butchdavis2703]

Amazing video as always Tucker. If I buy a wing through you does that enter me in for the giveaway or is it only the Risky Biscuits apparel.

[@TuckerGott]

Wings count too!

[@meteoroz]

Love your vids, but can't you get some software to remove the engine noise? It's kind of annoying.

[@john.french]

Those are some nice flying gloves. Which ones do you prefer?

[@rafailtsolakis146]

what cameras are they using in this video????

[@realtwig1]

So, have you ever needed the reserve or came into a situation where you think you better throw it out ?

[@samthedeafguy7992]

Hey Tucker! I’ve got a question for you, and I’m not sure if it’s a stupid question. Lately in the news I see that the U.S. military has really stepped up their attempts at maintaining their airspace and enhancing their radars to detect more objects in the air. Are you worried that current events could impact airspace laws or even potentially your own safety? I know pilots are making sure that these objects are unmanned before shooting them down, but with the Air Force so ready to pull the trigger without even knowing what these objects are, I can’t help but be curious what your thoughts are.

[@thomasnappo6309]

Maverick..Scout...doesnt matter...they need to be Affordable....imagine how many people would fly if more Affordable 😊😊😊

[@ROFLCOPTERLOLBRUH]

Where's the reserve parachute?

[@pnw.paramotering3458]

So it's normal for a maverick with a moster to pull left at low throttle? Mine has done that from the start and I thought something has been wrong. I trim out uneven to counter.

[@TuckerGott]

Yup, that’s how the torque offsets work.

[@murdockdacoon2055]

When I first went for lessons with my man Matt Minyard I was convinced I wanted a scout. He asked me why. I was like because it's got the torque spars and it's carbon fiber and super cool. Then he broke it down for me. Carbon Fiber does not mean it's lighter....and it's more fragile. The spars are cool to look at but you can achieve the same results with offset arms and motor mount shims. He had flown the scout and also told me the thing just felt weird altogether. Like the geometry was off just like what T.Gott mentioned with the more lean back and the bottom hitting your calves when you run. Awkward. I ended up getting a Maverick with a 150EOS mounted. Excellent student motor and rig in my opinion. I now fly that same maverick with a dual start 185 moster and I've done some mods to it myself to cut the torque. Fiberglass spars, offset kydex motor mount shims work well. I'm actually looking for another Maverick frame if anyone has a spare they are looking to sell, hit me up.

[@TequillanSunrise]

Bring back the coffee intro!

[@Stephen8601]

A crazy question... can you get customized/bespoke wings, as in having your own colors or graphic on it?

[@Bdnflnc]

Yep! :) You just have top work with the wing company you are ordering through.

[@d1grizz]

Wondering if you have ever flown a Gravity paramotor and if not would you try one and give an opinion. I like the design and idea of it, but no one really gives a thorough review of one.

[@jimcr120]

I own a Defiant. It’s ok and though it has some features I like I wouldn’t recommend it yet. I’m looking at getting a different machine to replace it.

[@577buttfan]

Miro is gunna have to get on his game :)

[@TheArf200]

This was a great comparison between two different frames and highlights how the two frames have different design priorities that the benefit different types of pilots more. The question I have, is there any reason to get a maverick with the 185 vs getting the mavmax with the 185?

[@paramotorhead]

The difference is that the Mav Max only comes with the factory R motor. The original Maverick has a choice of three motors, the third being the Atom 80. I’d like to see the Mav Max available with the choice of the Atom 80 and a 140 prop. That’d be a really efficient setup.

[@TheArf200]

@paramotorhead6623 You can get the Mav Max with a standard Moster 185 or the Factory R. I haven't seen an option to run the atom 80 on it, nor I have I seen anyone testing the atom 80 with the 140 Prop. Might be interesting to see the efficiency of the atom 80 with a 140, but I am a heavier pilot and better served by the 185.

[@tootall2630]

So crazy landing Im new

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

I've always wanted to know how that camera makes the pole disappear.

[@anunentitledmotivatedmille7731]

Of you didn't notice it just cuts the poll out of the equation.

[@hyppievanman]

Yo tucker, if I visit you will you fly me in your double?

[@guitars415]

I'd be interested in your opinion on the new Macfly frame if you ever fly one.

[@TuckerGott]

I've always been interested in those frames!

[@travismartin936]

Yes! I would love to see what you think of the macfly frame

[@jcastanza]

When you’re up there cruising; Is it ever as exhilarating as it was like back in the day when you were first starting to paramote? Having never done it yet, it still is as someone watching the videos so my guess is yes.

[@error.418]

It's never "the same" but that doesn't mean it isn't a great feeling. The feeling changes as you learn more and gain more experience. The things you worry about change. The amount you notice increases. Your priorities change. But the love of flight stays the same.

[@kenlane9402]

Why don't you fly the fresh breeze?

[@rmelnyk3986]

Sweet

[@curtmcd]

You're out there by yourself and if you break your back doing ground-level stunts you're going to be laying there quite a while if not all night.

[@JudsonGraham]

That 140 prop on the factory is turning so slow 🤯

[@TuckerGott]

It's the ticket. 😊

[@swaynay7537]

When will the outer space t shirts be back in stock dude? I need a size medium or large! ♥️

[@702Wolfi]

Are most paramotors splash lubricated or do they have pressurized lubrication?

[@jammer4578]

2 stroke

[@jammer4578]

Pre mix

[@702Wolfi]

@@jammer4578 Oh I see. I thought these are 4 strokers. Thanks

[@nunyabidness9257]

Yeah Tucker,… IIRC you upgraded from an MT-07 to an MT-10,…… those have Slipper Clutches…. Not gonna push or bump start one of those. I have an R1M, the same chassis, similar motor, same battery….. and the battery is tiny. Sometimes it doesn’t want to fire when you first try it will on subsequent starts. Clearly yamaha got a few things wrong with this family of bikes. I’d recommend trying a lithium battery, but you life in a similar climate to me and cold starts suck with lithium batteries. On my EBR1190RS Carbon Edition it takes 3 or 4 attempts before the engine will turn over at all before the battery gets enough heat in it to work everything is fine after that. But to be sure, lithium batteries suck under 60 degrees.

[@nunyabidness9257]

Downloaded and sent you a text, … I hope…

[@alexmccaughey]

Man you were bumping around quite a bit!

[@timothymiller6422]

Regardless we love you tucker #5

[@maniac4343]

Need to make your videos more wider audience friendly. You should have way more subs. The title on this video is so narrow, only a few people will know what a scout even is. Your big videos have great thumbnails and very wide titles that anyone will want to click on. Id love to see you grow like you deserve too.

[@Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28]

Has anyone tried using a toroidal propeller on a ppg?

[@TuckerGott]

I don't think so. But if someone can make one, I'll try it.

[@cloudpandarism2627]

@@TuckerGott nah forget it. its more quiet but same time you loose 40% thrust. i dont believe what others say. all videos i saw before where people tested them was same result. its silent. in some frequency but that cost alot thrust. bigger props are the way to go for higher efficiency and better sound

[@ytwhiletrue]

❤❤

[@RockinN63090]

Was that the "China balloon" behind you at 4:40? Thanks for the great insight on the different setups. Great video as usual.

[@DAS-Videos]

I don't know, Aviator PPG switched to selling parajets, that must have had some influence what you fly.

[@TuckerGott]

Nope, they’re selling their own paramotor now. The limitless.

[@DAS-Videos]

@@TuckerGott I didn't know they switched. So it really is an unbiased decision.

[@TuckerGott]

@@DAS-Videos Well yeah. 😂 I wasn’t lying.

[@nanibaka1248]

I wonder how does it feel to fly with paramotor and eat food in the sky😍

[@error.418]

Tbh, eating food while flying is a pain in the ass, all that relative wind, distractions, but it makes for great video

[@paralifeppg]

Have you flown the Limitless yet?

[@aviator]

He has! We have a few features coming soon we’ve asked him to wait to review until they’re done.

[@Parafoolary]

@agentmark2791 yes sir?

[@taco-lover]

I just spotted another Chinese spy balloon, spying on Tucker!

[@yonatan321]

Hi

[@gsp2west]

I keep thinking that Scout is going to come out with a new frame to 'fix' the limitations of carbon fiber and being over weight. I'd like to see a TOTAL redesign with titanium from Scout.

[@GeoffBuckley]

Isn't that the enduro frame they have had for years?

[@gsp2west]

@@GeoffBuckley Nope, spars are carbon fiber and weight with Vitto is 59lbs.

[@templeton3504]

Spoken like a true businessman...money looked a little greener over here so I sold my soul for a biscuit. LOL. Great comparison on a personal level.

[@bobhoggarth9315]

Guessing you'll have to pay full price for the new variomatic propeller.

[@TuckerGott]

I'm a fan of E-Props. That technology is cool, but doesn't fit my flying style.

[@bamboochute]

I hate my Maverick because it’s limited to a 125cm prop

[@jimcr120]

Paramotors are improving over time. Though I typically fly 130 & 140 cm equipped machines I occasionally fly a Maverick and still find it a comfortable and of course durable. If the only downside to the Maverick is prop size, have you considered the MavMax?

[@bamboochute]

@@jimcr120 To me it isn’t worth the price and I dislike Parajet. I think I’m going to get a Yooda F2 with the 150cm hoop and Factory R when I sell my Maverick.

[@arizkabir2628]

I intentionally leave your videos unliked so that the next time I watch the same video I can pretend I never watched it, hoping to enjoy the video again and again 😋

[@invisibleriverranch]

should grow that stach may attract a girl good times all that stuff

[@ransome5891]

Can I have your scout?

[@Vousie]

So, essentially, it's because the FactoryR is a great engine and it didn't work well with the Scout?

[@TuckerGott]

No. The Factory R was a catalyst to start flying the Maverick. Then I started to like the Maverick more than the Scout for all of the reasons discussed.

[@Vousie]

@@TuckerGott So... Because of the Factory R being not that great on the Scout, you started flying the Maverick more.

[@bradleybrewer9576]

Hey bro I reported some scammer thats impersonating you and tried get me to chat with them on whats app!

[@charliedavanzo3877]

befareful tucker they may mistake you for aa balloon

[@y_ablack4340]

Tucker..give one...paramotor..for to me...😍😍😍 .....Soo you boys rich man ...anything do you have...💰💰👏👏👏👏

[@hcraretep]

Comparison to the mustache.

[@glennwatson]

If you did make more money out of the Maverick, that's a good motivation as well in my opinion. You have to make a living like anyone else. There seems to be a over negativity towards sponsorships on KZbin at times imo.

[@TuckerGott]

I agree. I wish there was a better avenue to capitalize on the marketing and resulting sales.

[@hunglikeadonkeybutnotassmelly]

Tucker.....You foot dragged....you did not ! foot *drug* unless you applied athletes foot medication mid flight.. ( maybe a topic-al subject for a future vid )

[@mikerichards6311]

👍🤪

[@nomen-omen9604]

"Fulcrum PowerPod is the world's first paramotor pod harness with a ducted fan only 0.5 m in diameter" - (VIDEO - KZbin) ===

[@nomen-omen9604]

"Amphibious Ultralight-Flying Boat| Startup, Takeoff, Flybys and Landing! Ramphos 582" - (VIDEO - KZbin)

[@nomen-omen9604]

"How to Build a Powerful Electric Paramotor in a day eppg" - (VIDEO - KZbin)

[@BN-HAPPY]

I lost you on durability. Can you start over just for me?

[@BN-HAPPY]

Don't need anything free. Thanks anyway Tucker Keep up the good work. 👍

[@mikegrizzle3014]

Wait you mean you're not flying a flattop paramotor? the only safe paramotor on the planet ever?

[@jakesanimals9727]

Third

[@andyMSH700]

Eventually something nasty will happen and this is why I would never fly these foldable wing noisy things....i do agree..they look great when someone else is flying them.

[@jimcr120]

This sport is as safe as you make it. Reckless flying invites unnecessary risk. There is plenty of enjoyment flying safely and responsibly.

[@xsteveoxsteveox]

first

[@aviator]

We won ;)