Nice, you got the updated Liberty frame!! I have an older version where the down bars that in the rear that go to the very bottom of the hoop section are inset, where your down bars are welded directly to the that piece where both hoop sections snap into at the bottom, nice to see they're continuously improving the frame. So if I but land my extremely heavy Thor 202 engine, it'll bend that inset part at the very rear, where with yours there is nothing to bend. I can easily bend mine back with a hammer and block of wood, so not a deal breaker. You can imagine the torque I experience with a Thor 202 and 140 cm prop, Neil at aviator helped me set up the geometry (utilizing all the adjustments) so that I have weight shift authority at full throttle!!! It's amazing!!!
I flew the atom 80 for a while, and I loved the simplicity and reliability. It’s a great option for light pilots or people with a wide-open airfield to launch from. I ended up moving to the Moster when I wanted to climb out of some shorter airfields. Hope you love this setup.
Super interesting and well edited video. Man that is a huge prop ring! Glad you were able to adjust the harness so that it wasn't so close to the ground. I'll try to post up a video. It's tough right now with Maggie in Hospice. By the way, there are solvents that can remove that stuff from your upper lip.
Great video, and thank you for your service. Where did you buy the frame and motor, are they from the same place? I looked at Paradactyl's web site but it doesn't look like they do direct equipment sales. Do you think you saved any money buying the frame and motor separately?
A lot of dealers work together. I just call or message and tell them what I'm looking for and see if they can find me parts in stock. You can definitely save by shopping around
I'm a bit curious about your Army side if you don't mind sharing. You seem a bit reserved about it understandably so... Are you aviation? Flight warrant? AD, NG?
I dig that helmet..Where can I get one? Also the Atom 80 is great to fly...I'm a bigger guy (240 pds) and trained on an Atom 80..Great lil motor just took me alot more running to get in the air :)
I was wondering why that sketchy helicopter video showed up in my suggestions and then I clicked on your page and this makes a lot more sense. I've been looking to get into paragliding. It's a nice looking setup you've got. One question though, how hard is/ how much time does it take to break down the cage? I've seem those full carbon ones and people have said they're a pain to set up so those are out. I'd like to be able to break it down so I could get it in the back of my truck with a topper on. I live in a state that has typically terrible weather in the winter so I'd have to travel to fly and would rather not have it subjected to the elements as I travel. Is it fairly simple to take the cage apart or is that frowned on?
It takes 2-5 min to take the cage apart depending on how fast you work. The poles just slide in and the net unclips. No tools required. I'd recommend getting a quick release prop mount as well to get the prop off in about 20 seconds
@@MitchG prop was the other concern but I figured it could be a work around while the cage would be more difficult. Thanks for the advice and the reply stay safe out there
Hey I watched your videos of your Mosquito Air forever ago and wanted to revisit them. I see you haven't made a video with it in a while, did you sell it?
I still have both but I only fly the 80 now. The 80 is fine if you don't live above 3000ft and if you only fly bigger size gliders. If you plan on eventually doing barrel rolls and big wingovers then get the 185. If you decide to get the 80, then don't buy a glider that puts you at the top of the weight range. The 80 is fantastic for boating around nice and slow.
@@MitchGI'm just now seeing this. Thanks for the reply. My location is about 2,500 ft and I'm sure eventually I'll want more power so I've decided on the 185. I'll probably end up with a limitless paramotor too. You probably know this but it's the same damn thing as a liberty with 2 tiny changes. I also looked at the Iris. It looks like a great unit. Why do you prefer the liberty over the Iris?
Hi, I wonder What happen to you ? You got old or what? (; Atom 80? I was enjoing your previous videos low and fast on Warp with power atak .Now you selling Warp 2 with low hours somethink is wrong ... hope you get young again (; Any way like your Vid greatings from Brisbane Australia (: ..
Glad to see you back man! I absolutely love your content! Keep up the great work!
It is interesting to see how your mission is evolving. Nice review of the liberty
Nice, you got the updated Liberty frame!! I have an older version where the down bars that in the rear that go to the very bottom of the hoop section are inset, where your down bars are welded directly to the that piece where both hoop sections snap into at the bottom, nice to see they're continuously improving the frame. So if I but land my extremely heavy Thor 202 engine, it'll bend that inset part at the very rear, where with yours there is nothing to bend. I can easily bend mine back with a hammer and block of wood, so not a deal breaker.
You can imagine the torque I experience with a Thor 202 and 140 cm prop, Neil at aviator helped me set up the geometry (utilizing all the adjustments) so that I have weight shift authority at full throttle!!! It's amazing!!!
I've seen your videos! Great content!
I flew the atom 80 for a while, and I loved the simplicity and reliability. It’s a great option for light pilots or people with a wide-open airfield to launch from. I ended up moving to the Moster when I wanted to climb out of some shorter airfields. Hope you love this setup.
Glad to see the atom 80 community growing and glad to see another video coming from you . Keep them coming. Cheers!
Much appreciated!
Just found this and your website. I'm 100% going to get into this. I've always wanted to fly. Wow.
Where are you located?
I love the kids excitement!
Still in Korea?
Great content. Very clean. Nice edits too!
Appreciate it!
Why did you go down to the 80?
And why did you sell the warp?
Just a different season of life where I enjoy boating around. The atom is lighter and easier
About damn time. Lol welcome back.
Thanks. Feels good to be back.
Super interesting and well edited video. Man that is a huge prop ring! Glad you were able to adjust the harness so that it wasn't so close to the ground.
I'll try to post up a video. It's tough right now with Maggie in Hospice.
By the way, there are solvents that can remove that stuff from your upper lip.
Thank you Mitch great explanation simple way.
Yeah buddy. Great video.
Yes! He's back
Great video, and thank you for your service. Where did you buy the frame and motor, are they from the same place? I looked at Paradactyl's web site but it doesn't look like they do direct equipment sales. Do you think you saved any money buying the frame and motor separately?
A lot of dealers work together. I just call or message and tell them what I'm looking for and see if they can find me parts in stock. You can definitely save by shopping around
Where are you located, and what are you looking for? I may be able to help within the Liberty brand.
@@haroldestevez4803 Thanks, I'm in SC, but not really ready to buy. May be ready towards the end of this year.
Love your vids man! I always glean a little bit of knowledge from them. Nice review of the Atom, time for me to lose some pounds..
Hi Mitch! Did you ask for that 1.40 cm prop, or it came directly in the box? I have the 1,30 cm prop. Thank you for your answer Mitch!,
I specifically asked for the 140 prop so I could get every extra bit of thrust from the atom 80
Where did you get the HGU-56 helmet? We’re you a Crewdog or flight engineer? That thing is sick
I'm a bit curious about your Army side if you don't mind sharing. You seem a bit reserved about it understandably so... Are you aviation? Flight warrant? AD, NG?
I dig that helmet..Where can I get one? Also the Atom 80 is great to fly...I'm a bigger guy (240 pds) and trained on an Atom 80..Great lil motor just took me alot more running to get in the air :)
It's called an hgu56. You can find them or copies of them on ebay
I have this set up but with a Moster. I weigh 95kg but wish I was lighter so I could get away with the atom. Such a sweet little motor
Great review, Mitch!
Love my Atom 80! Mosters are noisy and thirsty ;-)
I was wondering why that sketchy helicopter video showed up in my suggestions and then I clicked on your page and this makes a lot more sense. I've been looking to get into paragliding. It's a nice looking setup you've got.
One question though, how hard is/ how much time does it take to break down the cage? I've seem those full carbon ones and people have said they're a pain to set up so those are out. I'd like to be able to break it down so I could get it in the back of my truck with a topper on. I live in a state that has typically terrible weather in the winter so I'd have to travel to fly and would rather not have it subjected to the elements as I travel. Is it fairly simple to take the cage apart or is that frowned on?
It takes 2-5 min to take the cage apart depending on how fast you work. The poles just slide in and the net unclips. No tools required. I'd recommend getting a quick release prop mount as well to get the prop off in about 20 seconds
@@MitchG prop was the other concern but I figured it could be a work around while the cage would be more difficult. Thanks for the advice and the reply stay safe out there
Hey I watched your videos of your Mosquito Air forever ago and wanted to revisit them. I see you haven't made a video with it in a while, did you sell it?
It's in temporary storage
Glad to see you back again. Gee, the desert is green!! 😂
What wing is that you now flying?
Itv wasabi 24m. It's great
Where can I get a helmet like yours???? Its cool
Great video. Looking to buy just the frame, what’s the cost for frame only?
Contact this guy for a quote. facebook.com/chrisairfoil?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Mustache says, STOP RESISTING!
Hey Mitch, Just started flying and have a V-185. Was wondering why you changed to atom 80?
Lighter weight, quieter, easier to start and I didn't need the extra power of the moster as I'm mostly flying my larger glider
Waiting on Snake 3 review 🎉
I do need to make one. I've been getting some time on it and I really enjoy it
Do you still have the gravity? I'm 160 lbs and having a tough time deciding between the 80 and 185.
I still have both but I only fly the 80 now. The 80 is fine if you don't live above 3000ft and if you only fly bigger size gliders. If you plan on eventually doing barrel rolls and big wingovers then get the 185. If you decide to get the 80, then don't buy a glider that puts you at the top of the weight range. The 80 is fantastic for boating around nice and slow.
@@MitchGI'm just now seeing this. Thanks for the reply. My location is about 2,500 ft and I'm sure eventually I'll want more power so I've decided on the 185. I'll probably end up with a limitless paramotor too. You probably know this but it's the same damn thing as a liberty with 2 tiny changes. I also looked at the Iris. It looks like a great unit. Why do you prefer the liberty over the Iris?
@@lobbyrobby I like the adjustability of the liberty! I think they are both great though
@@MitchG 👍
Still loving that Wasabi for both free/powered flight?
Yeah it's been great! I can't find a wing that I think would be better than the wasabi at pg and ppg
@@MitchG6 months later and I saw this thanks 👍
Why did you decide to switch to an Atom 80 over the Moster?
Lighter weight, easier starting, better fuel consumption, less noise
@@MitchG Have you given up flying acro? I see you're selling your Warp 2
@@WeissJ I still do a wingover sometimes. But as I get older, I'm happy just flying around
Hi Mitch seems you are in Korea, I fly in Debu area, would love to catch up if you want )
Hi, I wonder What happen to you ? You got old or what? (; Atom 80? I was enjoing your previous videos low and fast on Warp with power atak .Now you selling Warp 2 with low hours somethink is wrong ... hope you get young again (; Any way like your Vid greatings from Brisbane Australia (:
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Where did you get that helmet? It’s bad af!!
It’s a genuine army issue HGU-56/p you can buy them on your own for about $2300 or you can buy a replica for about $200
Also it a helicopter crew chief flight helmet. He’s either a Blackhawk or a shit hook crew chief.
@@TwitchFlys not BlackHawk ... think more deadly advanced attack tank killer
@@NelsonsWings 15R? I was a 15R, OIF1&2 but they never gave us those helmets
@@TwitchFlys I better that Mitch tell you what his day job is
That Helmet 😂😂😂😂 omfg
$2,000 helmet on a $1,000 paramotor
Something your girl should never say, it’s long but skinny. 😁
What the hell is that helmet 😄
May the force be with you