When Your Friend's Engine EXPLODES Midflight...

[@TuckerGott]

Random middle finger dude, a three way take off, Jeff's emergency landing, and a bunch of stoked kids made for an above average Tuesday evening! If you have a moment to spare, check out the survey on my website. I appreciate it and hope you enjoyed!

[@Deacon...]

Hello there Edit: *WHERES MY GENERAL KENOBI?!*

[@ParamotorLife]

Hey man, you coming out to Aviators training in PA this August?

[@JudsonGraham]

Wait.. rano shot of an atom mav then cuts to factory r...

[@MichaelRei99]

Well while you were doing that I was having anniversary dinner with my wife so a good day was had by all!!

[@Vousie]

I checked out the survey - a pity it doesn't have a question about what is my main reason: Too concerned about the safety aspect. A few hours' worth of fun isn't worth possibly being paralysed. Being held in the air by literally a piece of fabric that could decided to become a streamer with the slightest bit of turbulence just doesn't seem safe. I don't get why there are so many "safety" rules against me flying a

[@matthewhess6421]

RIP Jeff. Watching back videos and at least we have video memories of Jeff enjoying his life even though he had an engine failure. Sorry tucker I know he was a great friend.

[@joshua2400]

agreed, i thank God the others are atleast physically okay Jesus loves you my friend, I hope you have a nice day today

[@DARKSLIDEHLL]

waiting for him to turn off stealth mode one last time :(

[@jasoncosner733]

Missing Jeff already! glad you got some videos together! Jeffs spirit lives on🍻🙌🏻😇

[@adam1279]

Why Jeff?

[@spyder87]

@@adam1279 he passed away

[@skwyrz1]

Hey Tucker, I am a retired small engine mechanic of 45 years and see you often dealing with clamps and attaching gizmos to your paramotors and toys like motorcycles and just toys in general. I found myself working on that stuff all the time and found that my local marine hardware store was a gold mine for all that fancy type stuff. Just think about all the things that sail boats clamp to rails and rod holders, pulleys etc etc. Not to mention it is all stainless top quality. Yes it is more expensive but who cares when your butt is in the sling.

[@Brian-----]

Re: losing Jeff - I've watched many of Tucker's awesome videos, and it seems like random small parts often fail or break in weird ways on paramotors, which isn't a machine you want breaking so casually. Is there a way to upgrade the reliability of the parts or their assembly? I know that's a broad question.

[@DuchessOlivia]

This made me cry. Rip Jeff

[@user-mq1up2fw4r]

Crazy to see where this channel has come. First saw you and your McDonald's vid a few year ago, you had like 200k subs I think. Its so amazing to see you're doing what you really love in life. Then, to make a legitimate entrepreneurial move with it and make money doing what you love, wow. Nothing but respect!

[@FreshTillDeath56]

If that was your first video, I really encourage you to go backwards into his library and see some of his earlier stuff.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

16:25 Exactly. We've had the same thing happen, and happy people are the VAST majority. Good for you, and keep it up!

[@jillbray6265]

Hi From New Zealand. Thank you for the very entertaining and informative videos, sad to see people cant appreciate someone enjoying themselves in a legal way that hurts no one. its great to see your huge following, I am a Grandmother who likes their feet firmly on the ground but appreciates the fun you and your friends are having. Keep the videos coming, Im enjoying them immensely. :)

[@kurtmoorelifeinthesky7993]

Are you tucker gott ? Lol they wanted an autograph . That’s cool AF 👍👍

[@scottcrew5705]

Tucker’s still signing autographs Jeff be like: Dude where are you?

[@jimhealy4866]

I would love to try this, I'm an older guy though. Really amazing that your hobby has grown into a full on business and channel followed by 1.5M. You should be proud of all your accomplishments - congratulations!

[@AngryAlfonse]

To be fair, if you're struggling with the running and physical aspect, you could always buy a trike! You need a bit more space for takeoff and landing, but it isn't much different, and I've heard trikes are more comfortable than harnesses.

[@sandorrendeczky8549]

Glad Jeff landed safe. I wonder what a motor out would be like before social media or even cell phones...a pilot would totally be on their own, while friends would either have to go home and wait for a phone call on their landline, or would need to start blindly searching. And speaking of people coming to talk with you after landing, I was able to fly last night with a friend and it happened to us. A carload of people stopped to watch us fly and land at our LZ, and told us they saw us earlier and started following us with their car, so they could see where we went so they could talk to us after we landed. It really is pretty awesome being a paramotor pilot, and being able to talk and share our love of this sport with others, and hopefully inspire others to become pilots themselves.

[@DARKSLIDEHLL]

still waiting for Jeff to turn of Stealth Mode one last time.... RIP man

[@davidhogan1650]

Hello Tucker! Long time fan and fellow PPG/PG/Speedwing pilot here. A few years ago, we started adding a length of 1/8" bungee to the starter handles on our Miniplane Moster and Miniplane Minari paramotors. The Moster starter handle has a small loop on it. We attach the bungee cord to that loop, and run them down the shoulder strap tying into a lower strap in the harness. It makes the starter handle easier to find if you have to restart mid-flight, and more importantly, it keeps the starter handle from going into the prop when the spring fails. I hope this tip might help prevent anyone else from experiencing the same misfortune as Jeff did!

[@davewood2028]

Tucker love what you do for the sport and I now want to get into it because of you and seeing you on KZbin keep doing what you do thanks man dave uk

[@wwilliam50]

Filled out the survey. 40 years ago I soled a Cessna 150 and then the Army, Vietnam, and marriage got in the way. Our two boys and I learned SCUBA diving as a less expensive alternative. 7 years ago when I was 70 I tried skydiving. Recently I found Tuckers videos on UTube and would schedule training in Florida ( like SCUBA vs snorkeling you don’t have to come up (or down)). LOL; in a moment except for advancing age and my wife’s health. Life for all of us is way too short.

[@robsteele2087]

Recommend you try the tandem trike experience at Aviator Paramotor in FL. Your pilot will be nearly as old as yourself and will tell you firsthand what learning at an advanced age is like.

[@wwilliam50]

@@robsteele2087 it’s on my bucket list Rob. Perhaps I can make it happen if the stars align

[@TheDro]

do you need to strengthen the rods on those engines like you do on cars before nitro?

[@TuckerGott]

I don't think anyone has ever run nitrous on a paramotor so we will find out. 😂

[@jsullivan05]

Ring gap! Rods are def a thing to worry about, but everyone ALWAYS FORGETS RING GAP!!! I've seen 4 separate engines destroyed (or at least needed sleeved because they get honed out over the course of 30 seconds of nitrous), remember to open up those ring gaps man, at least a couple thou.

[@jajsamurai]

yup, watch out for ring gap. the rings over expand and end up closing the gap entirely which causes them to be oversized in the cylinder which will do a lot of damage to your cylinder walls. I'm not an expert on nitrous but you should definitely talk to someone who does a lot of nitrous installs before you do it. there are a bunch of small details you can miss and blow up your engine.

[@wednesdaykartingflyingclub8164]

@@TuckerGott I think I remember seeing that the Paramotor that Bear Grylls flew over Mt Everest was equipped with nitrous.

[@577buttfan]

@@jsullivan05 Most paramotor engines come with rings pre gapped.I would still check it but both times I got rings they where gapped perfect.

[@bertoppg]

With regards to the poll, I'm 15 and been saving for a few years now to try get training and gear for the future. The sport seems like it has this vip class of freedom and it gives you the ability to reach unimaginable locations that no one has seen before. Love all the amazing content Tucker!

[@bensondentalassociates8690]

Absolutely it does. You won’t regret it.

[@barrywebber100]

This could be a recurring series, where did Jeff go?! :-) Thanks for posting Tucker.

[@VodkaSelekta]

Maybe Jeff actually just accidentally finds a portal to another dimension and that's why he disappears so much? I bet he doesn't tell anyone because he doesn't want to show off about being interdimensional.

[@TuckerGott]

I like this theory.

[@prussiaaero1802]

@@TuckerGott Is it a theory, or is it real..... Jeff will never tell. Bit like your cat that randomly teleports in and out of videos at will. Cool cat.

[@LukasFink1]

It’s more likely that he just thinks no one would believe him anyway.

[@josephfootball8446]

I'd bet Jeff doesn't want to be seen on camera with these dorks

[@Noah-ly1nj]

lmfao Jeff casually texting after a little explosion happened right behind him, gangsta af 😂😂😂

[@over-ryd8071]

Haha these south jersey farmers are so territorial over there fields. I'm a fpv airplane pilot and when I was starting out I ran out of battery over one of their fields and he gave me a hard time when I asked to retrieve it from the middle of the field..gotta be careful out there haha 😅 great video tucker!

[@jlyrojer]

I came across you channel a few nights ago, and I have got to say... it just makes me want to learn how to do this more. I grew up around planes. I was in Army Aviation for 15 years. I am always happiest in the sky. Time to sweet talk the wife. Mostly because the toys I want are expensive.

[@stab456]

The foreshadowing in this one... God damn dude. Please stay safe Tucker.

[@aaronwieman8368]

Some local celebrity status there that’s awesome that the local community mostly supports you.

[@vladimpaler9274]

Hopefully like the good kind of trouble not the bad kind of trouble 🤔😂🤣

[@phillipmoreno4550]

Absolutely Tucker there's a lot of people that love what you do you're a true American you know you flying around is freedom and you're pretty funny too so that works out keep up the videos try to make more if you can I'm running out of content I haven't watched already LOL

[@dabradz]

Pete here from Oz - Melb - , love watching the adventures .. I'm a PP & also have a para-motor in the shed .. I'm 71 & seriously thinking of putting the rig on a simple , light wheeled frame , as age is taking over & would hate to have a heavy landing & break da bones ..

[@TheSchizophreniaLife]

I like that you told the truth about survey and it was about getting info not about getting emails i was calling bs before hand. I did go ahead and do the survey since i enjoyed the video, least i could do. I hope you all are having a great weekend, stay safe.

[@ragbag46]

Haven’t watched one of your vids for a while, just been doing other things, your enthusiasm is really intoxicating! Keep em coming. Wish i could do it but here in Thailand its not easy, but i am too busy also doing other things, COVID permitting.

[@DeusShaggy]

Glad your man Jeff is good. Stay safe.

[@gaius_enceladus]

Great video! The **good** thing about a mishap like that is that it could lead to a **better-designed engine** in the next few months or so. Have you thought of giving feedback to the engine maker, suggesting an improvement? I think they might be really happy to hear of suggested improvements to their product! It's the old story - lots can be learned from mishaps (and thank goodness this one wasn't too serious).

[@ih82r8]

This was my thought too. Those engine companies need to collab with these guys on their experience, etc.

[@althomas4784]

Well...Tucker my main man, it's good to see your still around. Keep those video's coming, this is the only way I can fly, love it. HotRoder from Utah. Life go's on. :O)

[@strohmy]

Thanks for another great one Tucker keep em comin.

[@coremistir146]

Tucker always has some fire 🔥 songs in his videos. Keep up the good work bro 🤌🏻💯

[@reubentheobald]

Thanks for the heads up on the muffler hanger... checked mine and found it has rotated around too! Didnt't have tools on me though, so just sent some barrel rolls anyway and will get it before the next flight.

[@kevincollins8014]

Is it possible for a half of a prop to slice through a wing and if so I wonder if it's ever happened because that would REALLY suck. Thanks for putting these great videos together for us Tucker! 😁

[@luckeydog89]

Hey Tucker! I’ve had that happen to me, the pull start through the prop. The center screw backs out and you lose tension on the spring, everything goes slack and then boom through the prop!

[@Deacon...]

You are the really cool dude everyone knows and loves

[@1asdfasdfasdf]

On the NOx kit make sure that ignition timing is taken in to consideration. NOx needs the engine timing to be advanced otherwise it'll blow the engine up. In other words it ignites quicker than gasoline alone.

[@Flies2FLL]

With that rotating bracket try a drop of epoxy. That shouldn't effect anything and it will have just enough strength to prevent the migration. Yet you will be able to easily pop if off if you need to remove it. Great video!

[@cherryhillchiofarm3476]

Jeff seems to lose power a lot maybe you should do his preflight check Tucker. 😁

[@FlyingAce1016]

Ooof... RiP Jeff.. :(

[@saleplains]

RIP Jeff. He seemed like a great guy and no disrespect to him. I do wonder though in retrospect if the trend could have been identified earlier. If you have a friend who seems to get in to dangerous situations at a higher rate than you think is reasonable maybe have a talk with them about it. You could save their life

[@aaronhart6620]

Tucker how happy are you that nj finally has nice weather.

[@TuckerGott]

Never been happier!

[@doubledeeeeeeez]

Matt puts a bungie cord on all of our starter rope handles just to keep them from flopping into the prop.....just like what happened to Jeff. It's a thing. It happens a lot. Put a bungie now before it is too late. Bungie it to your shoulder strap. When I don't use my e-start, I use the bungie as a reference, I go for that first then work my hand up to the start handle. The bungie also works as a locating aid for when you are fumbling around trying to grab the starter rope. It's dual purpose....but mostly to keep you in the air and from spending $350 on a new prop.

[@Pete-eb4ec]

Well done guys. Another positive video!

[@rayduke7433]

Cool video as usual, great interaction with the public. I will never understand why people get so upset with you guys flying, such as the old guy who flipped you off.

[@Morbing_Time]

Unfortunately many people hate nothing more than seing people enjoying their time

[@andypinoyppgrcpanoncillo4255]

Pretty funny with the old guy. Probably “mad at everyone and everything old guy🤣🤣”

[@spiyder]

“back in my day people didn’t fly with big a big fan on their back”

[@eaglemotive]

The handle of the pull starter could be designed so that it snaps into the housing, so that if the spring inside fails, or the rope itself, the rope cannot loosen and let the handle come out. After you start, just snap it in its place and it can't come out.

[@mrtony1985]

Fun random video. Love these

[@rjtumble]

You missed the primary reason for me in your survey. I tend to get airsick in light aircraft so haven't been sure whether I would also get sick on a paramotor.

[@chuckaltmix972]

Hey Tucker. Can you go through, step by step, on how to do a proper and safe wingover. I am not looking for anything extreme but it is the one manuver on my quad that I'd like to do. Thanks

[@david92xj]

Shout out to the bug crawling across the floor at 4:00 🤣

[@aschmitt89]

I didn’t see a bug?

[@prussiaaero1802]

@@aschmitt89 upper left

[@aschmitt89]

@@prussiaaero1802 I stand corrected. Pesky time of year for bugs. Kitty will enjoy a little extra protein once it’s done with its dinner. Lol

[@shaggy85021]

I Was all about starting. I went for an intro tandem. He gave me control of the lines. Was amazing but then I hit turbulence...I've been nervous to get back out since. I feel like the wing was enormous and surreal. Maybe a solo would be less crazy

[@joshuagop5909]

it has always been my dream to fly I used to skydive and stopped because honestly my life was consumed by my addiction and now have a little over nine months sober and can't wait till I am able to get started and take my first flight ..... As davinci said "once man has tasted flight he will forever walk the earth with his head held skyward for there he has been and there he longs to return"....thank you for all the inspiration seeing amazing people like you reminds me of the community of people we belong to hope to see you in the sky one day brother!!!

[@JudsonGraham]

In typical Jeff fashion.

[@NewtonWashinton]

Good thing Jeff wasn't foot dragging in the pond when he lost his propeller.

[@jnsmith111]

If I ever do get around to paramotoring, the nice thing about Indiana being on EST is that the sun during June doesn't finish going down until around 10p.

[@TheCryptKeeper8]

You're not wrong dude. Your kitty Cat is adorable. Just like my two. :-)

[@tysongames2750]

Well I love what you do. Keep it up Tucker! I hope I can get up there some day 🙂.

[@joegilly1523]

Great content Tucker ,have fun.

[@mikepierce1228]

Great info! Sweeeet vid as usual! Glad J man is good!

[@CrosswindSurfer]

Tucker you def ignited my spirit of wanting to PPG... Currently working on my PPL, and my wife says Plane first, then you can have a Paramotor.... Privities i guess...

[@JensSi]

In the Survey there isn't a "it is to heavy regulated in my country to have fun" option. In my country PPG's have to follow the same rules as airplains. Start/Land only on airports, min altitude (500/1000/2000ft depending if you fly over fields, a village or citty),... So no hay ball slalom flying or landing in your neighbor's field...

[@lorenmars5244]

Hey dude, you should give away promotional materials for the kids or other fans. Like Risky Wristbands. Just something to make your customres really remember meeting you. Subbed for years. Havent missed a minute. Thanks

[@fishfug]

I love your channel so much bro ur the best

[@20bluebug]

I'd be tickled if you flew into my local park. Cool video as always!!

[@keithstarkweather3284]

I heard in jersey the middle finger is a sign of respect

[@bloodsoakedwhiskers]

you should make a where is jeff? t-shirt or a we lost Jeff! t-shirt you seem to say that often. 😂😂

[@ThomasGrillo]

Thanks for the awesome video, Tucker! :)

[@AdamMWise]

Tucker I had a feeling the rat king is where you got Risky Biscuit from and once you said gang gang it confirmed it! RIP Billy Conforto!

[@abikeanditsboy3449]

Tucker @19:48 _"My plan is so up in the air ..."_ I see what you did there.

[@RockinRobbins13]

Your survey didn't ask what barrier was keeping us from flying. For me it's that Medicare will freak out if I fly a paramotor and deny me coverage for any mishap that I might have. I wonder if there is any Paramotoring association that offers insurance coverage? I haven't found one yet and haven't found another with the same concern. I don't mind being left penniless and destitute but I can't subject my family to the same hazard for my hobby.

[@PKCubed]

How many of us aren't even pilots but just enjoy this content? Like if you are.

[@pukas7389]

10000% bro

[@thetroll1247]

I would love to try this but I'm Too paranoid to fly, so thanks for letting us fly with you. I'd "duck quack" my pants first wing bump.

[@AgreeToNotAgree]

There's probably only like 10 pilots per 100k viewers watching the content, paramotoring is such a niche sport.. like the entry cost itself it's a pretty damn big investment for having so tiny flying windows (only mornings and evenings if you're lucky with the weather and even have free time), including the risk and the extremely few take-off/landing spots that make it extremely hard to even start flying.. so extremely niche sport for people with tons of extra money to spend..

[@wilsonmc6249]

I am just a random guy sitting on my couch.

[@ProgamerTyler]

I just enjoy the content too!

[@dk-ken9257]

remember to give back with all these peps supporting you:)

[@MrTxTx]

Email Mike Patey. He just did a huge thing on NOS for Scrappy so he could probably tell you how to do it without blowing up your engine!

[@Alexc280]

Also a bad bracket will result in the carbon fiber breaking at the rivets that hold the silencer together. I seen it happen.

[@tonyr8051]

Never thought I would be excited to see a “tip touch” until now. In fact I usually try to avoid seeing it. 😂

[@chadillacinc]

I took the survey . But in simply afraid of heights. That's why I have never tried it. The idea of para motoring is amazing to me. I just get nervous on ladders

[@tokyosan7906]

That three person takeoff was cool, para-thunderbirds!

[@doubledeeeeeeez]

Also, I can't stress enough about prop balance. That broken bracket was probably due to prop vibration. The E-props are not plugin play. No matter how much they claim. I've seen them off by as much as 2 grams between a matched set. Always do your own balance. Take the time and get it perfect. I have a MY19 Moster with 80 hours on it now. Original everything. Not a single thing has cracked, broken, or come apart because I have a perfect balanced prop, and tuned motor. I've not changed the bushing wear ring in the exhaust yet, or motor mounts. Both recommended change intervals exceeded by the manufacturer. Get more life out of your equipment. Balance your prop before you put it on, and keep your motor tuned. A rich motor will not run as smoothly as a properly tuned one. you can watch the exhaust shutter and shake as you rev, and hold revs at cruise rpm, about 5500, and watch for exhaust shake. If you see it shake even the slightest, try tweaking the lo to lean it a bit. This is a trick I learned from Matt. He has a lot of tricks to keep the mosters in tip top shape. Happy flying folks!

[@jeffpeff]

Make Jeff dress like Where’s Waldo. Maybe a red and white striped wing to match the shirt. At least he’d be easier to find. No more blue tarp false alarms. 😁

[@styx85]

In response to the "why aren't you a paramotor pilot" question. In my country (Norway) the regulations are stricter than in the U.S., and as I understand it you need two (?) levels of training on a regular paraglider and 60 trips/10 hours air time before you even qualify for the paramotor course. So the barrier of entry is a lot higher. I still hope to do it, but I don't think it'll be this year.

[@notmyworld44]

Survey page not found. I thought it would be fun to fill it out.

[@gregsherman417]

Have you ever flown in Montana or did any videos from Montana there's some beautiful footage you can get from the Yellowstone River and surrounding areas

[@chrisbayne3512]

Jeff would be a great instructor on engine outs and emergency landings

[@BCrawley01]

Paraglider pilot here! I went to spain to do a powered paramotor course and the waight of the motor just put me off had to be 38kg and you break it you bought it, I asked there and then to swap on to a free flight course! look at the prices of motors that what's makes me stop and think is it worth it. Roll the dice with second hand maybe...

[@anthonyburke5656]

Tucker, can you try a six bladed prop, especially comparing it to the three blade for cross country and noise?

[@shuppy100]

Is that the scout with the broken spars from the famous icarus 2017 that things a legend

[@kcasey1220]

I love your channel also I am a Chevy guy but I love the fact that you drive a diesel!! Also what is truly the best wing and motor for beginners.

[@tombapilot04]

@Tucker Gott I just wanted to point out that "Gott" is the german word for God. Your a god, Tucker. Tucker God!

[@aaroneye86]

I actually love when people give me the finger when flying. Just let's me know I'm having more fun than they are 🤣

[@Vousie]

I have a sense that this is the same reason why so many people don't want drones in the sky.

[@tjjones2907]

Mortals will always be envious of gods.

[@aaroneye86]

@@tjjones2907 🤣

[@jamesturncliff5960]

You can get boost bottles for a two-stroke. They put them on small dirt bikes. I gave a pair to my nephew for his little scooter he could climb hills that were almost straight up

[@whatwillaguydo1186]

It always amazed me that you don't have radio comms with the people you fly with. An amateur radio license is basically free and super easy to get

[@andreschapero]

Great video !!!!! Foxy trike and Airone/Scout reviews please ...

[@KeleFPV]

The 7 year old that says "are you tucker gott"? You've made it bro. Love it.

[@crazybrit-nasafan]

Vid liked and survey done. All the best to you.

[@sirclarencedarrow]

I fly a microlight trike (delta wing). I'm already having too much fun with my Tanarg/Bionix13 combo.

[@boondockunlocked2995]

WHAT NITROUS!!! I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT MAN...JUST BECAREFUL BRO

[@davemi00]

Gotta greet your fans.

[@Official_Blair]

Good survey, I wish there was a comments box however to be able to give further detail

[@MrSparklerbomb]

Hey tucker just like you said I stumbled on to your McDonald's video and I was hooked. I'm sure if I had seen someone else's videos it might have not been that interesting. The clincher for me was Iceland Canyons that is my absolute bucket list