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[@TuckerGott]

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[@DadnSonOutdoors]

Tucker Gott hi I love your videos I would brag to my parents if you responded

[@ljfinger]

I think maybe I'd add "once I buy a paramotor and wing, I'm set for life". You seem to replace equipment much faster than most people replace, say, cars.

[@Eroc556]

Whats max weight limit for these wings Tucker??

[@janaaj1an889]

Do you carry radio comm. for talking to other flyers, Jaclyn, general aviation?

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Video suggestion - how about one on takeoff and landing distances. Could do like the STOL guys do, and put some markers on the grass, and use something, like a nearby tree, to guess your climb rate and how high / far you should be from obstacles, and all the variables that go with that - wing, pilot weight, winds, etc..That would be super interesting. Great stuff as always, Tucker! 👍🍻

[@mamfilord]

I seriously cannot understand how not everyone where you live has a paramotor. I mean, here in europe you would need to pay like thousands for a license and then you would only be allowed to start an land from an official airfield, where you have to pay fees and register your flight etc. Even then you are not allowed to fly where ever and how high you want. Beeing able to spontaneosly just drive to your local park and take off for a flight to wherever you want must be the true meaning of american freedom.

[@turdsandwich4265]

ehh america ain't that great, but in this case, yes

[@dronestuff3431]

Correct. America is the best place in the world.

[@tiemenjansma4685]

Drone stuff nah Europe is better in so many ways

[@gliixo]

@@dronestuff3431 farrrr from it

[@tomatosoupwoo]

@turd sandwich, it’s great here in the U.S , I can almost do what ever I want as long as it’s not protesting Robbing etc.

[@ianfromspace4740]

So basically the lesson is: Buy a paramotor and get training, then fly to get food and run errands and commute to work literally every time the weather permits. Got it.

[@MrEmiosk]

For me, I have aspirations to fly to spots to camp/hunt/forage/explore so... I have a lot of free time on my hands so I am not really forced to abide by a schedule. The weather is to rough? that just means I am stuck on the ground, to explore, hunt or forage one more day! Even Birds has to abide by the weather. Rain means no to very little flight, too windy, exactly the same there too.

[@medotaku9360]

@@MrEmiosk careful with that. Some people get land locked long enough and die.

[@becsap9151]

@@MrEmiosk Lol.... And by "forage" you mean, now you're landing near the local gas station to put fuel in your engine and grab another round of jerky and soda... There's nothing about this sport that suggests you can take it anywhere outside a 100mile range of civilization.

[@MrEmiosk]

@@becsap9151 well. You are not completely wrong. I live in sweden, here you have enough forage opportunities to well enough survive the summer and fall months. Winter and spring would require a little more planning, thus, the only thing stopping complete independence from civilization is refueling, something that is relatively easy to do with a little forethought. I would note that you would be stupid to use gas stations for snacks, they are stupidly expensive when it comes to food. A small spirit kitchen could make quite the range of food in the form of soups and stews, that is of course discounting plain old fire, which would make it easier by far. I am an outdoorsman and know through experience what I'd need, that includes regular week long fasts, so no, I wouldn't be as slaved to the normal conveniences that you seem to assume of me.

[@24934637]

@@MrEmiosk I'd love to be able to do that. Seems within reason to be able to fly 20-40 miles or so to a campsite, I'd just need a friend with a car to take my camping kit.

[@nl5494]

"What happens if your engine goes out?" "I am quite literally flying a parachute. What do you think?"

[@K4113B4113]

This made me laugh hard

[@BigMisterApple]

Alternative suggestion, what if your parachute fucks up? You are now tied to a seat in free-fall, hopefully high enough that you can escape the thousands of belts, worst case scenario you're barely high enough to escape your chair, letalone pop another chute. Its a recipe for disaster, and I cant look away.

[@K4113B4113]

@@BigMisterApple Why would you want to escape your chair if your parachute fucks up? Pretty sure you would attempt to unfuck it instead, and/or throw your reserve chute.

[@kevinmach730]

Seriously, 75 percent of the list, if you had those quesrions you are probably too stupid to own one. The idea that people thought it wasn't sensitive to weather conditions or could use it for transportation or go to work, etc- most his list it, the questions just required common sense

[@cbass7283]

@@BigMisterApple hopfully you have a reserve even then that can ciggarette roll with your other chute

[@David65702]

Biggest misconception in paramotoring for me was "you can take off from anywhere" that's one of the hardest things to find is good launch areas.

[@JoeShep71]

2nd biggest.... he's faster than a falcon 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Garrison86]

I think a discussion on class air space and where we can fly would be a good one!

[@tomgillotti]

Underrated discussion topic!

[@Lunch_box]

YESSSS

[@aaronwieman8368]

It’s in the FAR 103

[@westonkenyonmusic]

Yes.

[@Garrison86]

@@lvsqcsl Yeah! Its all good in class G airspace lol.. but the technicalities with air ports and TFRs, IFR VFR training paths, and ect.. this info would be directed to those who don't have the training and would want to know where you could go with a ultra-light pilots licence.

[@wernervoss7136]

"I see police lights in the distance, its most definitely related"... next scene: As high and as far away as possible.

[@coloredfox3463]

"You'll never catch me coppers!"

[@andrewut7ya511]

lmfao, certainly unrelated,

[@jwalach1650]

lol, yeah, noticed that too. :)

[@rl1271]

So I can’t just paramotor and shoot my handgun at targets on my property?!

[@lorddanzig1329]

that sounds really fun

[@QdMaster]

I now want land in the middle of no where, come here feral hogs! Lol

[@OsborneCox.69.420]

lol, if said targets are trespassing it’s fair game!

[@ale4462]

No theres no gta in real life

[@costcostore7376]

I’m calling FBI on you 😂

[@championarrow8505]

Basically your everyone’s go to person for paramotoring. Keep up the good work

[@stevemiller7433]

"Take offs are optional, landings are mandatory."

[@jakemorandthemomoz8154]

I land bad but that perfect.

[@troyh3628]

In GA we have a saying, "Any landing you can walk away from is a good one. Any landing you can walk away from and still use the airplane afterwards is a great one." The paramotor version would obviously be "Any landing you can walk away from is a great one."

[@uncbadguy]

"Loseth not thine wind speed lest the firmament arise and smite thee" Sign over the door at my aeroclub in the early seventies.

[@88Nikoli]

Landings are only mandatory if you opt to take off first .

[@khaledchaabouni]

You saved 15 min of my time thank you.

[@brokenwishbone422]

Tucker you have single handedly convinced me that my dream to fly is still possible. I gave up years ago when I thought only rich people could pilot aircraft in America.

[@themadscientest]

Trikes are economical too, also FPV is a cheap way to fly like a bug.

[@alexs3187]

Go to your local flight school and take an intro flight. The better trained you are, the safer you will be to yourself and others when you’re up there.

[@williampierce2034]

FAA part 103 ultralight rules allow u to fly what u build. There rules, but it can be done. If u can afford to park it, u can likely afford it. Just remember, the sky does not tolerate, incompetence, ignorance, or stupidity. Go fly.

[@themadscientest]

@@williampierce2034 Every aircraft should have a "WARNING: Not to be operated by fuckwits!" label.

[@brokenwishbone422]

@@williampierce2034 once I have somewhere to park and build something I will be sure too! Thanks

[@jonnda]

Start with an A-Wing, and then a B-wing, there’s no C-wing, but eventually you get an X-Wing, and a Y-Wing.

[@Dustin34]

X wing is the way

[@samcohan102]

I'm more of a tie-fighter guy...

[@theSFCchannel]

IM MORE OF AN a-wing. its certainly not the starter in star wars. its faster than the rest :D

[@soaceba]

C and D

[@deneb3525]

@jonnda Glad I'm not the only one that went there.....

[@phillipjackson1517]

I have no idea how my muffler has water damage. I've never gotten it wet. *flys into cloud*

[@pokeamaniwillnotbereplaced]

Hey Bruv, Thank you for your videos I am M, 58 years of age and my health is poor. When I watch your videos it gives me such pleasure, the freedom out amongst nature and the sunsets well what can one say, Beautiful. I get to view all of this through your lens and its amazing. Keep the content coming. Good Job. M

[@garymonaghan7196]

You need to get on a Trike you don’t have to have good health for that find somebody and try it at least once

[@FreshTillDeath56]

That's what this is all about. It's not even about paramotoring, it's about finding a decent sunset somewhere and loving life a little more.

[@grejen711]

I tell people all the time that any aviator is also an amateur meteorologist.

[@bearlemley]

Depends on the time spent up in the atmosphere and comparing forecasts with observations.

[@LIamaLlama554]

Same is true for ocean sailors.

[@jackmountain8503]

Trying being an off shore sailor...They know the weather from 100k plus meters, to minus 20,000 leagues under in Atlantis 🏴‍☠️🦜

[@a64738]

Same goes for sailing... Also when sailing wind is defined as air moving straight away from whatever point you plan to go to, thinking of renaming my sailboat to headwind...

[@TurreTuntematon]

Well. i’m a sailor and I disagree.

[@becsap9151]

Id like to know more about the following.... 1) how do you keep your legs from falling asleep? 2) how much force do you feel on landing well? 3) what amount of time does it take to set up and pack up your rig? 4) what's the average weight of the motor pack while walking with it? 5) how easy would it be to carry this thing on the back of a motorcycle?

[@SMarti018]

1. Legs don’t really fall asleep, plenty of straps to adjust and the seat supports your legs to the back of your knees. 2. force when landing if done correctly can be as light as a feather as when you first touch the ground the wing is still holding most your weight as it burns off energy 3.setup and pack out time I can do in as little as 10 minutes but usually I’m not in that big of a rush. 4. that depends on your equipment and largely the fuel which can be a very large percentage of your weight. 65-70 lbs is normal 5. don’t carry it on a motorcycle, that is completely impractical

[@alvinuselton912]

Good questions dude. You could always get one of the cycle trailers and tow it to the great outdoors. Great thought 💭🎯

[@dsadave]

Tucker, I really appreciate your high altitude educational lectures on paramotor related topics. Always informative in your relaxed style. Out here in California you would most definitely be a surfer! The peace and solitude you experience transfer well through my monitor! Thanks!

[@aethon6335]

Note to self : Don't fly through a herons' wake turbulence. Thanks for sharing guys.

[@azscott]

Tucker: “...here’s why maybe you shouldn’t get into the sport...”. Proceeds to capture the type of beautiful, epic flight that makes people fall in love with the idea of paramotoring. Ha!

[@maximuskiowa7393]

In Army avation the pilot has to write up whenever flying within 10 nautical miles of salt water so crew can rinse engine.

[@NoJusticeNoPeace]

As you passed the falcon, you should have yelled "ON YOUR LEFT!" at it.

[@TheDro]

8:48 Crop Duster

[@AdanIsPrah]

Nat Geo shit🤣

[@TheDro]

@@AdanIsPrah literally and figuratively

[@Shrek_Now_go_away]

@@TheDro hello there

[@jayus2033]

@@TheDro I’m a big fan plz reply and say hi Ruben good job on your potty training

[@Marpurrsa]

more like crap duster

[@StonyRC]

There are so many clips online showing idiots that are trying (and failing) to fly in terrible conditions. It gives the paramotor a bad reputation. It's refreshing to hear a sensible and level-headed practitioner such as yourself speaking so much common sense and it helps redress the balance. GREAT footage guys, Fly Safe.

[@jimnew5813]

Great video and very useful commentary, The info on usefulness was spot on. I own a 46 Piper Cub and is similar to your paramotor in that it's slow and limited to usefulness. At last I can go faster than another aircraft (yours) , I can do 70 to 80 mph in level flight and only around 32 in slow flight. My range is quite a bit farther around 5 hours although I wouldn't want to be in it that long at one time. I fly around low and slow with the door and window open for an excellent view of the ground (Can't beat your view though). As far as the legal limits on altitude a little clarification is needed. A regular airplane is limited to 1000ft above the highest obstacle within a 2000ft horizontal distance over a city and 500ft from any buildings or open assembly of people or boats (Not altitude above but away from, I can fly as low as you over a field or open water as long as I stay 500 feet away from people buildings or boats). One more thing concerning a falcon, if that falcon wanted to get you, you could not outrun him, they can do over 100mph in a dive. Have fun , I have been a private pilot for 49 years and still love the thrill of dancing with clouds.

[@Skinflaps_Meatslapper]

I think that's pretty well spot on. My understanding of paramotor minimums are that they're the same as GA fixed wing in sparsely populated areas, and they're simply not allowed to overfly congested areas like GA fixed wing are allowed to, but the rules are otherwise identical...just stay 500ft away however you see fit, basically. There are a few exceptions to this, primarily all fixed wing during takeoff and landing, and then you have ag planes and helicopters. Ag pilots are advised to maintain 500ft or more and avoid congested areas when possible during ferry to and from the field, sometimes that's not always possible but we do our best and the FAA is pretty understanding of it. If we're not working, we fall under the same requirements as GA fixed wing. While on the job, we're technically under the same exemption as helicopters, which excludes us from all altitude and separation requirements provided we deem it safe to do so. Helicopter pilots are advised to use whatever altitude and separation they deem safe for the terrain and conditions...if they feel that a 20ft cruising altitude is appropriate, then that's acceptable. This is also how they get around minimum safe altitudes when operating from helipads on top of skyscrapers in big cities. Recently, minimum safe altitudes have been implemented for UAV's, but they're the opposite of GA aircraft in that they cannot fly above 400ft unless they stay within 400ft of an obstacle (i.e., a 1,000ft tower would allow them to fly up to 1,400ft if directly above it). This allows separation of 100ft in sparse areas and 600ft in congested areas between UAV's and GA fixed wing. Ag pilots have been installing ADS-B transponders and armored glass in the cockpit specifically due to the rapid increase in ag-specific UAV's sharing the same airspace, as neither the ag pilot nor the UAV operator have much time to react to one another. We can't see them until we're right on them, and they can't see us until we're right over them. Fortunately they're still few in number, but it's only a matter of time before there's a serious incident. Those drones are getting HUGE, and we're flying at 170-200mph these days with only a 3/8" thick pane of glass to protect us from a face full of lithium batteries and electric motors the size of your fist. Armored glass is only going to do so much to protect against that kind of impact.

[@nicky56gizmo]

Thank you so much, all the way from the UK for all your awesome content. About to start my Paramotor journey, your videos are an inspiration for any novice and have definitely given me the buzz to give it a go myself.

[@MultiBwebb]

Tucker I'm sure you must be aware of the tremendous affect you've had on so many people. I myself have enjoyed watching you for a couple years now and you're probably one of the biggest reasons I go to KZbin. Keep it up and thank you for what you're doing.

[@mistertellez2434]

Awesome video! 40 yrs old here and seems like a new adventure im willing to look into. Your video helped me with some questions and also made me have more. Great points bud.. New subscriber as of today!

[@trentbdog]

Great video. I’m so impressed! I liked the discussion/topics you covered. The camera work and video quality is great. I get to feel like I’m flying with you.

[@ryanduke901]

Absolutely love all of your videos, Tucker! I'm a huge fan of this sport. Wish I could afford to get into it. Being able to fly has been a lifelong dream of mine. Keep soaring!

[@aaroneye6591]

Those wing top strobes are AWESOME!

[@aviator]

I know where you can get a set ;)

[@Fightre_Flighte]

@@aviator Pray tell.

[@Wolfgang-the-Gray]

Thanks for this video. I got all excited when I first started watching your videos & saw all the neat places you went. Then when I was thinking of getting into the sport, the realization of where I live set in. Living in Arizona where every bit of land near me that doesnt have a house on it is full of cactus, the realization that if I had to make an emergency landing, I would most likely shred my wing and possibly turn myself into a human pin cushion. Also, the weather station I have in my back yard shows it is windy most of the time & the direction changes every few seconds. Not what you would call calm air to fly in. Then add the desert heat & how that affects density altitude. It has all made my realize I should just continue to enjoy watching you fly instead of trying it here.

[@joshua5483]

This made me think of Grant Thompson, the REAL king of random, For those who don’t know, he passed away from a paramotoring accident :( Rest in piece buddy We still miss you

[@souldominator128]

We will always miss him...

[@kurroshin750]

He was a legend. In the afterlife like "yo god, look what I just discovered" God: I need to write that down.

[@Incadazant01]

@@Plisken65 You can still fuck it up. Get it wrong, and like anything else, that's all she wrote. Then again, it's possible to just die in your sleep, so even beds aren't safe.

[@achtungbaby91u26]

@@Incadazant01 how did the accident happen?

[@sclm55]

Very entertaining young man. Reminds me of the kind of 'flying' I do in dreams. So really a joy to see your filming your adventures.

[@sethswheelhouse]

A discussion on flight planning. From airspace considerations to weather checking and take off.

[@philippemarland4031]

Hello Tucker, thank you for sharing this great vid. Not only is the scenery beautiful but your comments are invaluable and so interesting.

[@paulperrigorcpilot]

Love you Tucker! Great videos lately. Very informative!! You are the PERFECT ambassador to this sport!

[@tiagolaranjeira2844]

So soothing and so anxiety inducing at the same time!

[@bobby5139]

Try actually skydiving its so intense. Cant help but smile and be filled with giggles the whole time ☺ 😊 😄

[@georgerogers2120]

I am super happy that none of them ended up being dealbreakers. Once I have a stable job here in Japan, I am strongly considering checking out classes. I dunno what the certifications are like here but if you haven't yet, you should totally come out and try some of the flying areas here.

[@zonzillamagnus5902]

I see many people around Chigasaki

[@HeirPlain]

Did you ever do it?

[@user-ge7ep5sc2d]

Hows your dream going?

[@chrisphillips5722]

Tucker nice job on this video. Since being able to fly in calm weather conditions is critical to paramotor flight, I would love to see you do a video showing your method and tricks on assessing the weather conditions for flying. Thanks. Keep up the good work.

[@roballen6449]

How could anyone not like this? Another great video, Tucker. You make me want to try this one day.

[@robp4616]

Must be nice to get up there and escape all the BS going on right now.

[@themadscientest]

maximum social distance.

[@dhaliadestrange]

I'd rather be on the ground fighting for justice and a better world for all. But it's a marathon, not a race. Flying over clouds sounds sublime, too. 😊

[@averageytwatcher2060]

Megan Murphy sometimes you just need a break

[@loky5193]

@@dhaliadestrange By looting, destroying and vandalizing?

[@russianraccoon7401]

@@loky5193 probably by influencing children on Instagram

[@soulstorm8806]

Bro I already assumed most of what you said. You didn't disuade me at all from wanting to do this desperately. I just really truly want to have this freedom. To experience this ultimate flying swing. In short: TO FLY. If the Lord spares me I will FLY.

[@TonyRodriguez-xn1ft]

Tucker, you and friends should start a training school of your own…I’m a new subscriber and totally hooked on your adventures. Thank you for the ride!

[@reneoslizlok7216]

Wow! Just found your video by accident & love it. What a buzz. Freaked me out a little but think I've found prospective dream sport.

[@DC-uf6ve]

That looks absolutely amazing. Lucky guys to just be able to take off from any open space. I'd love to do that.

[@Madchimpz]

Well fortunately I didn't have any of the misconceptions you mentioned in this video, so I'm seriously considering getting into paramotors one day! This is a dream come true to me, I'd be happy to be able to do it even once in a year.

[@Liger._King]

This is the first time I've come across this channel, and I must confess that I really like this guy. You're very funny, cool, and intelligent. You deserve my subscription. You've earned yourself a sub, a thumbs up, and a share!

[@jonpark6650]

What a great video ! Wonderful discussion about paramotoring, I feel like I learned so much about something I practically knew nothing about. Thanks for the video. God Bless

[@daleteis5307]

Tucker, been watching your videos for a few years now, love them. Just a thought for a video, what apps do you use? Maybe a how to on flight apps you use would be a great video. Thanks, DT

[@gubzs]

Thank you so much for documenting all of this. I've never really run into a hobby that has inspired me, but I'm going to start investigating this today. I work full time so hopefully there are learning options that are flexible with a standard workweek.

[@EmptyHeadspace_123]

How'd it work out three years later? (dont really know if this is going to get a response)

[@gubzs]

@@EmptyHeadspace_123 Unfortunately it ended up being too expensive to learn it right and get good, safe equipment. It's still on my bucket list, but I'd like to own a home first.

[@EmptyHeadspace_123]

Makes sense. I as well am waiting@@gubzs

[@vandannadale2689]

Just Awesome! (Which I’m sure you hear often!)…I can’t imagine a better way to spend time. You captured it here, and thanks for talking the realistic aspects of it as well. I’m putting my money on “well worth it!” though! I’ve subscribed…Thanks! ✌🏼

[@garrykennedy5484]

Loved it Tucker. All so true and needed to be said. I'm a new hang glider pilot, but have always, even before becoming one watching your vids, loved the freedom of flying from just about anywhere if the conditions permit it. Here in AZ, Where you flew the Superstition Mountains from the Bulldog Canyon entrance, Has been a dream of mine. If my income was unlimited and my brothers matched that, I'm sure we would try Paramotoring. Still may do it some day. Thank you for all your videos and keep up the GREAT work you do for the hobby. You are a GREAT ambassador to this sport and all like it. Rock on with your Risky Biscuit Badness Brother!!!!!!!!!!! Love ya.

[@allanblack8635]

When real life doesn't look as good as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020...

[@solium3114]

I know it’s a joke but flight sim looks and plays really really bad Edit: I said it plays and looks bad not that I get low FPS even on high settings

[@DeerTheGamer]

The Big Egg looks bad no kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHWUmYN5gLaMhc0 runs like shit depending on what computer you have

[@allanblack8635]

@@solium3114 Why do you even own the game if you're not rocking 2 2080s in SLI and 3 ultra wide 4ks? Even a Honda Civic goes fast when you put jet fuel in the tank! lets go!

[@NormalCleanCars]

@@allanblack8635 I have a GTX1650 and I run the game just fine.. 32fps

[@allanblack8635]

@@NormalCleanCars my comment still stands.

[@jacobhenderson6572]

Discussion idea: maybe your thoughts on other similar air sports and if you'd ever explore them? Non powered Paragliding, speed-flying, skydiving. Your production style is amazing and enjoyable, it would be cool to see how your hours under a wing translates. Kind of like your BASE content it is cool to see variety. P.S. I am a skydiver and seem to remember you having some background in that too so i just selfishly want to see your style put on some sick nasty swoops!

[@hr.sanders]

great as always. you are so lucky to have all of that at one place. keep on it.

[@BREN2009]

Amazing video your top notch mate exactly what I wanted to hear and see myself and my brother keep talking about getting into paramotoring it looks the ultimate fun to me Im very tempted to go on a paramotor flying course thanks from the UK

[@elvisvelez6609]

What’s up tucker , thanks for the vid

[@abelmurua6980]

This helps a lot to decide. I would like a discussion about how dangerous is this sport compared to a flex wing air trike that has a different structure and type of wing. Thank you

[@brianp.carlson1590]

Love your videos Tucker, I was one of the first people to fly ultra light aircraft. I can relate to ur beautiful views. You do have to become a weather man to survive.

[@harry2928]

Thank you again Tucker for some of the [crucial stuff] I needed to know, + a simply gorgeous panoramic show. ************

[@mushmmm1509]

Also, I don’t see how ur back ain’t killing you cause you got balls of steel bro, watching that almost gave me anxiety.👍🏻

[@johnmunro4952]

I was out walking my dog the other day and saw a Heron crap mid-flight, it really is like someone throwing a mug of milk!

[@ProtruckR]

THANKS FOR THE VISUAL AS I AM EATING RICE CRISPY WITH MILK GAG

[@whyjnot420]

His comments on weather really echo what constraints on weather/conditions when I go out with my telescope & camera, even the sunrise/set part made me think of the times when I setup or teardown my gear. Though I think he likes clouds more than I do.

[@beachbum9869]

Thank you for a beautifully done video. Have fun, stay safe and stay healthy.

[@Wheeliedevil]

In sweden we're allowed to fly above cities and people if we are 300 meters up. 50 meters above fields and down to 0 if we've got permission from the owner.

[@bradjunes3080]

As a Finn what are the rules there?

[@mgntstr]

@@bradjunes3080 Inquiry not recognized, please try again.

[@ReflectedMiles]

Perhaps Tucker's next set-up will be RVSM certified in the US so he can cruise above 29.000 ft.(8,800M) in Class A with his instrument rating and an FAA clearance. If he gets above 60,000 (18,300M) he can forget the FAA and go back to flying visual rules. They won't care if he's above people then, I'm thinking.

[@blacker223]

@@ReflectedMiles he will experience hypoxia from 5000m and above.

[@jakegarrett8109]

blackbox4567 you can have an oxygen tank, lol. But you’ll want supercharged or turbocharged engine since the air will be thin. Germany used NOS on their airplanes back in war time, although pure oxygen tank just mixing it some with the normal air would be far more efficient use of tank space and weight (although more dangerous if you screwed up), however I think it should be relatively safe by constraining the orfice size in a Venturi nozzle and a basic pressure regulator (I’ve already got parts for a more complex system than this for experimenting on my chainsaw powered bicycle, I’d just be using that same stuff, it’s pretty simple however it is all custom designed per application but it’s not a huge deal to CAD one up and 3d print a prototype which should be fine because I doubt your pumping in huge pressures just to keep it on the safe side, and then just using the pressure regulator to set your max allowable oxygen flow rate and using a simple air throttle valve, the most expensive part is the pressure tank, it’s all really cheap.

[@mikestein1024]

Was thinking I’d build my own rig with fishing poles , rope and a tarp and a weed eater motor maybe I’ll wear roller skates too lol

[@jshampp]

im a hot air balloon chaser and grew up doing that my whole life was around alot of balloons and know to how to properly assemble them due to my dad loving balloons and knowing a lot of people who had their own hot air balloon and their days flying are very weather dependent and i completely agree with you about everything you said in this video and i love your videos keep up the great content.

[@mayoman8565]

You are correct about the weather, especially wind.

[@wm.tylerdavis4927]

Tucker, wish I had seen this video earlier, I made a huge mistake of talking to the owner of Blackhawk Paramotor's, Mike Robinson, where I went for training, and pressured I feel now, in buying their topend 4 cylinder quad areo 1000, with a 42' wing that was infered I needed for my weight class and safe flying to a total $18,640 which gave me a discount on training, and various other small items in the package. I explained to Mike I basically knew nothing about the sport, except watching some videos mostly yours btw, (you rock!) and was trusting him I what he said, at the time he sounded sensire and passionate about the sport and had my back, but told me if wanted this machines needed to order prior to my arrival for training or might not have one up there and would have order it up there and then shipped to me after I finished training. Long story short I wired most of the money to him as he wanted. During training I learned about the weather and flying conditions, and reliezed that where Iived, in Costa Mesa, in so. Cal, not only would it be difficult to find the right areas, to fly but the beaches have completely different winds (laminar) which I would have no training for, and like areas would be 2+ hours away, so, yes, so many misconseptions, never addressed by Mike, after saying be I knew very little, so during my training on thier 2 stroke quad, top knotch btw, by Mike P. I approach Mike Robinson with my concerns about all the flying I wasn't going to be able to do, and very little I could do, withtraving quite the distance. This was my response: well there are no refunds, this is on the machine (beautiful btw) but hadn't even taken possession of yet, and said it's onmy website no refunds, I said I didn't go to your website I chose to talk directly to the owner, a stand up guy I thought. But Not, he wanted be $8500-$9000 to restock what was never taken yet out if his barn garage up there in Valley Springs CA, I finished my training but ended up costing me $6500 all said and done after and having the guy I trained with buy it and Mike putting the screws to me. Your videos are great, just wish I had seen this one first, bad taste in my mouth thinking that if guys like Mike Robinson are in this sport and selling the equipment you need, or maybe dont need, maybe I'd be better off staying out of the sport, I still have the ich, and trained but, that life lesson, left an expensive taste in my mouth, the upside is knowing people like you are out there too. Sorry for the rant but, thought it might help someone else not be so trusting. Peace out, and keep up the good work take care, Tyler Davis

[@clumsyslime3369]

@Connor Kent It's not completely his fault but still I don't know how someone would spend so much money on something without knowing whether they'll be able to use it or not.

[@wm.tylerdavis4927]

@Connor Kent That's why I went up to train, I realize my lack of knowledge and research but that's why I called to talk to the owner Mike, he said afterwards I should've just come up and trained first, this option was not in our conversations only they were flying off the shelves, and if I didn't order now, I most likely would have to wait for one to be delivered, then when up there face to face, he was just a small company and had already allocated my money, I hadn't even taken delivery of it yet, it had not been flown or completely assembled yet, but would have to charge me a 50% restocking fee come on..

[@stemtosternms4438]

@@wm.tylerdavis4927 You definitely need to own some of that for not doing more research and, no offense, there's always two sides. BUT I feel ya!! 50% restocking fee is ridiculous, especially if they are really flying off the shelf. I'd be much less offended if someone just said no returns period, rather than 50% restocking on a unit you never took delivery on. Whatever the case, this sport is about getting up in the air and having fun. There's greedy folks in every industry, don't let that keep you from enjoying the sport!!

[@louisrobinson4164]

I’m a commercial rated pilot, single & multi engine land, advanced ground instructor. I thought that I’d get into paragliding for fun. Then I found out the ridiculous amount of money that instructors want to train you🤣. No thanks.

[@allenstorm3771]

Wow for $18k I probably would have killed the man.

[@elversanchez1039]

Tucker- who’s your favorite paramotor pilot. Jaclyn- Matt minyard!! That would have been priceless!!

[@UpcomingJedi]

Even better, some unknown cat who does not make videos and then goes POW! as he displays an FAA badge. Im watching you, Tucker!

[@devinb7790]

Hello from California. Per your recommendation about topics to discuss while flying, I think a Cost discussion would be popular...both initial costs like the paramotor and wing itself of course but then ongoing costs that you have to fly and keep flying, like maintenance or permits or classes, etc. Cheers.

[@corbinbuesch289]

As a drone pilot who was thinking about getting into this. This video is very insightful! Especially the weather conditions. One reason why I was looking in to getting into paramoters is because... even in slight wind conditions with certain drones.... You can't fly 😰 but I noticed in a couple of other videos that those conditions are great for paramoters, Part 103 is super laxxed compared to part 107, and being able to take off almost anywhere (How drones used to be/or still is... if you have your part 107😅).

[@tomcoryell]

I was sitting and relaxing after mowing the lawn and one of those dandelion type weed seeds glided by me. I thought to myself, there goes a tiny Tucker Gott! It grabbed some lift and disappeared over the roof of my house......

[@beez1717]

So this sport is done whenever the weather is good enough so you can enjoy the thrill of flying at the rawest form possible. That's what I'm hearing.

[@TwitcyTrain]

That little cam trailing behind is nice, gets really good shots .

[@chrisyoungblood1421]

Great video Tucker!! I discovered your sport from the McDonalds video and have been fascinated with it ever since but you really explained some stuff! Don’t think I’ll ever get the cahonas to do it but I enjoy watching you fly!! Please keep the vids coming!!

[@dangrentz1807]

You mention smooth air. Is that a wind speed of less than 10mph? I currently kite board and always looking for more wind. I add line extensions sometimes cause wind speed is greater up higher. I’m considering the sport. Any onsite on wind speed would be great. Also with Kiteboarding there is a wind window of 180 degrees would this be changed once the motor works against the wind window?

[@BCGknowsmore476]

My question is : Dont you need clearance to fly.......I wouldnt want a plane to surprise me!

[@FSDraconis]

As someone who does kayaking. I understand how important good weather can be. Not just for better enjoyment, but also because of safety. I gotta say, for the view alone. It looks like a wonderful experience.

[@betterwithrum]

I'm getting my PPL just to ease my concerns with fly commercial, there's no way I'm going up in the air in a paramotor. My concern isn't the motor, it's the wing. But, I love your videos and seeing the hights through your experiences. Keep fly and stay safe.

[@_SK1]

Tucker: I'm faster than a falcon Perigrine falcon: hold my bear Edit:*beer

[@marcusdire8057]

"Hold my bear" I'm not sure if this is a typo or intentional, but I love it either way! :D

[@you_just]

ski doublediamond Peregrine falcons can only achieve those insane speeds while diving. In level flight, even pigeons can outspeed them.

[@Fightre_Flighte]

Paramotor still wins when climbing.

[@foghornleghorn2445]

@@you_just yep. I have racing pigeons. Only time they get in trouble is on the ground. By the time they get moving the hawk is on them. That's when I get help from my friend Remington.

[@westonkenyonmusic]

I didn't know falcons could hold bears.

[@KennyMcDonaldK3PO]

I want strobes for my PPC wing! Where did he get those?

[@vicariouswitness]

20 minutes of dots in the eyes is worth a life time of epic!

[@OregonMikeH]

Thank You so much, I Love the Video and the Commentary was invaluable, A Grand Video Indeed! ... Mike.

[@shrk352]

I have the same herpes infection on my (second) MY19 exhaust. It showed up this winter. No idea how either. Bet we could trace it through pilots we fly with and figure out how its getting passed along.

[@TheBigBrave]

Imagine flying right above the ground and coming across a barbed wire fence

[@skeetskeet2170]

Just signed up for my intro lessons. Something i have always wanted to do! now i have some extra money so we are gonna make it happen. thanks for inspiring me! also for a topic i would like to hear some of your favorite destinations and maybe some dream destinations. Happy flying Tucker!

[@ingridmcdonald7644]

Oh, I have to try this!! Thank you so much for these videos~

[@bhaktibhandari7379]

Discussion topic:-"Gimme a paramotor" "SERIOUSLY!!I'm NOT KIDDING "

[@cedarian4643]

Hey love the videos weird thing to say your exhaust herps could be from flying to close to clouds or through them ya know the water . Could be wrong just my theory

[@tagsdaddy]

Or strontium barium and aluminum...

[@kevinrocksman]

Water doesn't necessarily cause this but salt would, i don't think clouds have salt in them

[@qiitxxsmitj3491]

kevinrocksman you would be surprised what particulate matter can be found in clouds

[@niconico3907]

Its not water from the air when he is flying because when he is flying, the exhaust is hot, so water would evaporate nearly instantly.

[@PhantomMark]

Well fair play to you lad, I don't own a paramotor, never considered buying one, and subscribed to you........you obviously raised my interest :)

[@eonsartdesigns7495]

since recently watching your awesome videos and wanting to give this a go I have some serious concerns, 1st i have vertigo and 2nd I fear the idea of the wing collapsing on me lol I totally admire your spirit and abilities so thank you for your videos as they help me to understand a touch of freedom from the sofa without all the above.

[@jakubadamowicz]

Imagine showing up to a listing on a that! 😂

[@LITTLEEXPERIMENTCHANNEL1]

Possible escaped fuel that isn’t combusted in the stroke. The same stuff is found in carbs when you don’t use the machine for months.

[@bromharlock7992]

Hello Tucker! I LOVE the video! Question: Have you ever thought about going across the nation from coast to coast and vlogging it?

[@ACarterSr2004]

OUT FREAKING STANDING!! Now I want to try this sport out.

[@c-LAW]

11:34 Bring a microwave dinner or sandwich next time to cook with the microwave cell tower.

[@fatherguidosarducci]

Discussion topic: What kind of cheese pairs well with a paramotoring??

[@ethang6735]

the only mis conception i had about paramotoring before i started watching your channel years ago was that they could only get to about 800 feet or so. I never really understood why the ceiling would be so low, and upon finding your channel you dis proved that in about 3 videos time lol. Someday my dreams of piloting one of these will come true, just gotta wait for that lottery ticket... lol as always great vids man

[@MrGrace123]

7:00 reminds me of motorcycling and becoming a weatherman :) Basically the same concept, alot depends on the weather, rain, wind speeds etc.