There are so many new pilots entering the sport. Airspace and weather information are topics that a lot of new and some older pilots don't have a good understanding of. Some "schools" don't cover these things at all. It's a great idea.
Honestly Tucker I've been waiting for you to say something like that for awhile you're an awesome person lots of knowledge and safety please move forward with your idea deep dives are awesome.
I think online tutorials are a fantastic idea and kind of the logical next step for you. No substitute for actual, hands-on training of course, but they'd provide an excellent foundation for anybody interested in that. (Engine maintenance & repair sounds particularly interesting.) Best of luck with it!
I've always wanted to learn to paramotor and I've been watching your channel for years, so a ground school is an awesome idea. Some private pilot ground schools are hundreds of dollars, so a hundred or less for paramotoring would be a deal. Can't wait to see some technical content
For instructional videos behind a paywall there are plenty of intermediate topics that would be great. One that comes to mind as I just went through the transition, is. 2d steering. How to set it up and best practices for landing and take off etc. This was a good video.
as long as you put the mid air surival tips on youtube, do as you please. i still have to invest a lot of money for my paramotor kit, but I'd still like to survive. love your content, keep up the great work. there's never enough training and muscle memory to keep you alive.
Appreciate you showing the fun and extreme stuff but going in depth to the safety side of things. As a pilot, we live safety and it's so cool to see things we discuss talked about on all levels. If you come back to Idaho, I'll buy ya lunch! Keep up the great vids man!
All of your content is always great. This video is now one of my favorites. Great information about helping a pilot here with only about 60 hours of flying time. Cheers 🍻 🤙👏
Higher speed does increase inflation pressure, but the point of where the angle of attack is causing the leading edge to fold is increased. So there's a point where you make it worse if you trim out.
Making academic content is challenging because the knowledge must follow a chronological logic path and some times you catch yourself asking yourself wicht thing must go first ( I have over two decades making academic programs and I can happily help you if you need). The idea sounds awesome and you have all the credential to become a great "educative institution". How every, please take always a look not to teach how to fly, just theory, because there are so many people "they think they have learned how to fly" because they partially "saw" a youtube video, that you don't want on your shoulders. Recently I read a guay that crash with power lines and thankfully he wasn´t roasted!. Who in the name of god thought that guay?
This is a fantastic idea. I would pay for this. Especially the more advanced stuff like what to do if a guest front shows up. Maybe even a weather class on how to foresee bad weather
Mr. Tucker. I like your ideas re; a serious virtual 'school of the essentials' for budding paramotor/paragliding/maybe base jumping people. I feel the urge to suggest that you've built at this point a feel for flight so deeply ingrained, that travel sessions to coastal ridge lines for example on a mini wing, or a myriad of other possible adventures might create opportunities for the viewing audience to take part in your having to learn new skills and take on new challenges within the ballpark of para-human-flight. (SIV training would be so good for you and us the viewership, I believe). Or imagine this, training to take a run at the Red Bull X-Alps challenge, just to complete the thing, but with all preparation documented! What do you think?
An online course to precede an in person flying course would be a great value. Because of your status in the community you’d be able to charge a premium for that kind of service.
Great video and guidance for turbulent conditions. Here in the UK during the elementary pilot and club pilot training all students cover this in their training and due to our weather conditions will probably be flying in turbulent air 50% of the time in training. The key thing is active flying and no speed bar used at any point. Does the US have a similar pilot training program covering EP and CP rating?….Rotorflex👍
Hey Tucker, please sign me up for the virtual school and engine maintenance. I'm all for it. I wish you would offer a regular school; I would drive down to take it. I want to get out of this cold weather anyway.🍻✌️
Tucker, your Instructional Idea is excellent. You're a good narrator and from my experience, you would become an accomplished teacher. Consider the ease of conversation you have with mates or company bods. Your airborne " lessons" are concise, informative and easy listening. Maybe scale the lessons from baby steps learning about flight and wings, then move to safety and harness thence to take off. You'll decide the order. Go for it my friend. It will take off. 😄
Feeling whats happening through the backside is the sign of a pro. Just like F1 drivers and MotoGP guys, a lot of feel comes through the "backside." Great video and I don't even fly (hopefully one day, I need something like this lol).
Hey dude, I’m going to start spamming with some comments. I’m obsessed with composites and looking to build an enclosed carbon Paramotor. It’s an insane build target, I’d really like to discuss some build plans with you -davis
Love the idea. When I was a new pilot, I struggled to find information about simple things like how to set up my speed bar and how to install my reserve and reserve bridal. Having a website or forum or something like that with concise information would be incredibly valuable. Good luck with the virtual ground school looking forward to recommending it to my friends who want to get into paramotoring.
You don't want to do that with a paramotor. A reserve is not a guarantee you will walk away. Because of the weight of the paramotor, the weight of the pilot and the speed you land at, you can damage ankles, break bones in legs, and break the paramotor frame, cage and propeller. To train yourself in reserve use, do it on a paraglider, over a lake, with life jacket and rescue boat ready for you.
I think it’s a neat idea, honestly I kinda prefer in person learning. Due to how I learn and attention span so I don’t think I’d pay for the course if I’m honest despite how much I love you and your channel. It’s a great idea but just not for me lol I’d regather learn in person
The rating system in this sport is voluntary n not by any means law! We can use who WE trust to aquire info! The market will decide who is successful n not!
@@flyingtime5501im thinking it could just lead to tucker getting some legal problems when someones has a prang and takes him to court trying to pin it on him. “Tucker said this on his video so i did it”, that sort of silly thing.
An analogy to active piloting might be, like holding track stand on bicycle, dialing into the micro-moment, constant tiny adjustments based on changes too fast & minute to consciously assess. Instant counteractions to stimulus. How to cope with the chances that Tucker takes. I don't even know the guy. It is his gutsy life to live man he's sure doing it. Appreciate his sharing so much of it & glad he's able to somewhat support himself with his adventure story. Would like to say as a learning wing pilot I really appreciate the knowledgeable folks that post advice and observations on this channel as well, thanks very much to them. I rate my paid personal P1 instruction thus far at 2/10. I can be hard to teach but you have to at least try. Paraglider instructors are responsible for 0% of what they say or do not say, it is not a government regulated activity, certs mean nothing apart from buying into good old boy networks restricting launch access imho. Looking to continue my formal education elsewhere so sure, I would pay for content. I paid for Fly With Greg instruction for many months but have a paramotor trike as well & Greg is just weather & paraglider. Weather is so much though.
Yes please to the deep dives! Esp optimal eqpt maintenance (ie - engine, wings, reserve, etc), how to handle sketchy situations, laws, regulations, best practices and etiquitte, etc etc! YES PLEASE
A nice way of thinking about active flying is to always keep a pressure of roughly 1,5kg (3 pounds?) on the brakes. This way you automatically increase and decrease the angle of attack exactly as necessary.
But under a reserve, you go down about 5 or 7m/s, if you throw the reserve in fast rising air below a storm cloud, it can pull you up higher than you can breathe.
As I said in the other video, sometimes I think it's best to trim out a bit to cut through turbulence and ensure more pressure on the leading edge. wouldn't trim past the point of being able to use brakes so I can still actively pilot. This makes it even more clear why flying with pk risers is beneficial. You can cut through turbulence with speed and easily drop down to actively pilot when needed. An even more important thing you don't mention is to fly in better air. Go inland to avoid sea breeze convergence. Avoid boundary layer. Go higher in gnarly spring air where thermals are more organised and smoother. Or climb above cloudbase if there are big Cus so you are above the lift on the skew-t.
Agreed, but also I dont think it’s a good idea to put any more stigma around reserves and the use of them. Most pilots are scared to use them. They work pretty damn good, many pilots will fight a malfunction all the way to the ground and end up dead for something that could’ve been much more minor had they thrown their reserve. If you want to hedge your bets, get a Beamer 3 regallo steerable as a primary and a square of some sort as a secondary, very high odds of successful deployment in the case of malfunction!
@@JohnTosti agreed, throw when in doubt. I have thrown mine once, worked great. Just don't go flying in unsafe conditions thinking that your reserve will bail you out as a 100% fail safe.
@@cwtag 100% I think we’re totally on the same page! I’ve thrown mine 3 times now, but all were over water while training acro. So I feel like it’s to be expected 😂
@@flyingtime5501 if you can afford it, a Beamer 3 or Beamer 3 lite is even better! If you do go the square route, I’d suggest staying away from the Gin yeti UL. Most other squares are great though.
I’d love to see a deep dive video of safety of paramotoring. Like how safe is it really if you’re just starting out and just flying compared to those who are actually experienced and pushing the limits speed flying and low level flying. It seems to me that many accidents happen because people push the limits. Where those that just fly for fun and sight seeing but not at low altitudes it’s actually really a safe way to fly. Love your content. Keep the videos coming.
I like your informative videos like this one. I'm an older non-flyer, but the more videos of yours that I watch, the more interesting this sport gets for me. Safety is my biggest concern.
Ya the dusty spinners would be a Trainwreck, but a gust here n there with midday thermals is quite exhilarating n teaches you how to respond quickly n correctly to being plucked 12 ft n a second. If the glider is trimmed n you go hands up evenly n flare appropriately it can be fun. Just have to pick right conditions n don't get in over your head.
yes. great idea. I think for the general individual paramotor pilot offering something like this, I may not be interested but with knowing your experience - I would probably pay between 500 and 1000.00 for a virtual course that comprehensive. That would be a fair price given most paramotor schools are about 3000.00.
Dude, what a great video! All the times that flown in turbulence I realize that I naturally lean back just like you do, but I’m pretty sure my legs are open, not crossed lol. I have felt the surge and the wing goes in front of me, and how important is to be on the brakes like your showing! And yeah, you flying sideways under the powerlines was so freaking awesome
9:38 and 11:00 this is absolutely wrong. You do not want to be on a little brakes or slower flight in very turbulent air and this is not what active piloting is. Active piloting is flying at the contact point of pressure and reacting instantly and deeply to loss of pressure. Your inputs to prevent collapses can be very big. With modern gliders, just a small amount of brake makes the profile more pitch unstable and more likely to shoot in turbulent air. Plesse don't encourage people to fly with a small amount of brake past the contact point when in turbulence. This is worse than flying with too little brake. Anyone watching this please clarify with your SIV instructor. 5:35 also your moment of inertia makes you more likely to get line twists after a collapse and it doesn't help with weight shift. You should not do this. Instead tuck your legs under your harness
ruclips.net/video/VnydS_ddm2k/видео.html Take a look at this right here. Ive been wondering about the trims neutral position too, but this guy right here, explains it very well, that that is actually a dangerous thing to do. Either your wing has reflex or it doesnt, and while it is in reflex position, it is collapse resistant. I cant say it myself, but from what this guy says, it seems very logical. Personally, i'd still trim in and active pilot for sure, but it does make me wonder whether or not most people do or dont know that, and how true it really is.
@@notanassassin1210yeah a few things in this video are not correct, especially on reflex pgg wings. Flying with a small amount of brake in very active air is not the right thing to do
Do you have anyone close who may be willing to give ya a heads up on how to get started learning to kite? It's not rocket science but you do need to be aware of certain things to learn it safely. Where you located?
@@flyingtime5501 im taking it slow....i would never attempt a flight without due diligence and a lot of knowledge...mid michigan..i just found out that some companies will sell you a death trap..thats not cool..thank you for your response...
Hi Tucker, As with most things, your idea and it’s viability depends on the variables of Content and Cost. The activity is a “Lifestyle” choice and while those practising it have disposable income, they usually are more inclined to be thrifty but not adverse to considered risk taking.
I'd be super interested in assessing flying conditions based on winds at altitudes. The most commonly used apps in Europe seem to be Meteo parapente and Windy. The former gives wind estimations at different heights and the latter includes gusts. There's not that much training available on those for the paramotor pilot.
Yes Tucker give us the deep dives, also what is your most common launch site in Arizona so that I could give you a DLE 200 Engine For test Review? Apparently its a good engine and super light, but seeing you do a video about the DLE 170 I am now very suspicious of anything that comes from China.
Are you looking for beta testers for your ground school. I really need to pull out my free flught gear and brush up on my kiting skills at the least. Only training ive had is through my buddy.
good vid. could also touch on the glider loading on the collapse. I'd happily pay at least the cost of the bible for some videos of similar info, likely more but would need a little more info about the scope of info.
FYI. At Andy Jackson airport. Ajx san Bernardino ca. Virtual weekly training via zoom. Now there also provides initial equipment for your own pace training. (First flights) $2600
@@warrenkral6562 Oups, your right, Backwards, pull them in. Increasing angle of attack moves away from a collapse, will also move closer to a stalled wing. A stalled wing, the wing should surge backwards and the pilot forward, like on a swing set.
Tucker , you said throwing the reserve would be safe at about 300ft, but then you were at estimated 50ft. Lol. And you friends footdragging in the desert can be dangerous too. If there is a forgotten wire or rope or even a racine from a plant that could harm or break the foot serious at a speed of 30mi. I always hear " altidude is safety" . Not only valuable for for 3axes or Gyro's also for PPG.😊
I was flying low because the air was perfectly smooth. When I was talking about altitude to throw a reserve, I was talking about when the conditions are diminishing to a point that it’s turbulent and you may be taking collapses.
There are so many new pilots entering the sport. Airspace and weather information are topics that a lot of new and some older pilots don't have a good understanding of. Some "schools" don't cover these things at all. It's a great idea.
Deep dives into engine maintenance, and just paramotor stuff in general would be so nice!
Moster series
Honestly Tucker I've been waiting for you to say something like that for awhile you're an awesome person lots of knowledge and safety please move forward with your idea deep dives are awesome.
I think online tutorials are a fantastic idea and kind of the logical next step for you. No substitute for actual, hands-on training of course, but they'd provide an excellent foundation for anybody interested in that. (Engine maintenance & repair sounds particularly interesting.)
Best of luck with it!
I've always wanted to learn to paramotor and I've been watching your channel for years, so a ground school is an awesome idea. Some private pilot ground schools are hundreds of dollars, so a hundred or less for paramotoring would be a deal. Can't wait to see some technical content
For instructional videos behind a paywall there are plenty of intermediate topics that would be great. One that comes to mind as I just went through the transition, is. 2d steering. How to set it up and best practices for landing and take off etc. This was a good video.
as long as you put the mid air surival tips on youtube, do as you please. i still have to invest a lot of money for my paramotor kit, but I'd still like to survive. love your content, keep up the great work. there's never enough training and muscle memory to keep you alive.
Appreciate you showing the fun and extreme stuff but going in depth to the safety side of things. As a pilot, we live safety and it's so cool to see things we discuss talked about on all levels. If you come back to Idaho, I'll buy ya lunch! Keep up the great vids man!
All of your content is always great. This video is now one of my favorites. Great information about helping a pilot here with only about 60 hours of flying time. Cheers 🍻 🤙👏
Higher speed does increase inflation pressure, but the point of where the angle of attack is causing the leading edge to fold is increased. So there's a point where you make it worse if you trim out.
I agree.
I think that is a great idea with regard to the information you were planning to cover.
Nicely done Tucker. Thank you for videos like this.
TUCKER IS #1
Now that was good educational content. Much appreciated.👍👍👍
Deep dives in engine, harness, and wing maintenance!
Making academic content is challenging because the knowledge must follow a chronological logic path and some times you catch yourself asking yourself wicht thing must go first ( I have over two decades making academic programs and I can happily help you if you need).
The idea sounds awesome and you have all the credential to become a great "educative institution". How every, please take always a look not to teach how to fly, just theory, because there are so many people "they think they have learned how to fly" because they partially "saw" a youtube video, that you don't want on your shoulders.
Recently I read a guay that crash with power lines and thankfully he wasn´t roasted!. Who in the name of god thought that guay?
I would love to learn more from you in a structured course!
Excellent pilot
This is a fantastic idea. I would pay for this. Especially the more advanced stuff like what to do if a guest front shows up. Maybe even a weather class on how to foresee bad weather
Mr. Tucker. I like your ideas re; a serious virtual 'school of the essentials' for budding paramotor/paragliding/maybe base jumping people.
I feel the urge to suggest that you've built at this point a feel for flight so deeply ingrained, that travel sessions to coastal ridge lines for example on a mini wing, or a myriad of other possible adventures might create opportunities for the viewing audience to take part in your having to learn new skills and take on new challenges within the ballpark of para-human-flight. (SIV training would be so good for you and us the viewership, I believe).
Or imagine this, training to take a run at the Red Bull X-Alps challenge, just to complete the thing, but with all preparation documented!
What do you think?
Maybe a series on setting proper brake length and tying in tip steering or make it a part of the wing maintenance section.
An online course to precede an in person flying course would be a great value. Because of your status in the community you’d be able to charge a premium for that kind of service.
you always do a nice job. I enjoy watching but I am too old and will never utilize what you would teach.
Great video and guidance for turbulent conditions. Here in the UK during the elementary pilot and club pilot training all students cover this in their training and due to our weather conditions will probably be flying in turbulent air 50% of the time in training. The key thing is active flying and no speed bar used at any point. Does the US have a similar pilot training program covering EP and CP rating?….Rotorflex👍
Hey Tucker, please sign me up for the virtual school and engine maintenance. I'm all for it. I wish you would offer a regular school; I would drive down to take it. I want to get out of this cold weather anyway.🍻✌️
Motor maintenance would be epic man👍👍😍
Would definitely pay for it, I could see it paying off as a pre-training course before getting hands-on training.
Tucker, your Instructional Idea is excellent. You're a good narrator and from my experience, you would become an accomplished teacher. Consider the ease of conversation you have with mates or company bods. Your airborne " lessons" are concise, informative and easy listening. Maybe scale the lessons from baby steps learning about flight and wings, then move to safety and harness thence to take off. You'll decide the order. Go for it my friend. It will take off. 😄
How you attach front camera next to your seat? Any special stick? attachment mechanism? T shirt idea “Eat Sleep Paramotor” “Dive Ride Fly”
Great idea. Sign me up
Feeling whats happening through the backside is the sign of a pro. Just like F1 drivers and MotoGP guys, a lot of feel comes through the "backside." Great video and I don't even fly (hopefully one day, I need something like this lol).
Hey dude, I’m going to start spamming with some comments. I’m obsessed with composites and looking to build an enclosed carbon Paramotor. It’s an insane build target, I’d really like to discuss some build plans with you -davis
Love the idea.
When I was a new pilot, I struggled to find information about simple things like how to set up my speed bar and how to install my reserve and reserve bridal.
Having a website or forum or something like that with concise information would be incredibly valuable. Good luck with the virtual ground school looking forward to recommending it to my friends who want to get into paramotoring.
Yes I will happily pay for that type of content.
What about doing a video of you tossing your reserve? Tossing your reserve in good air and nothing wrong with wing...
You don't want to do that with a paramotor. A reserve is not a guarantee you will walk away. Because of the weight of the paramotor, the weight of the pilot and the speed you land at, you can damage ankles, break bones in legs, and break the paramotor frame, cage and propeller.
To train yourself in reserve use, do it on a paraglider, over a lake, with life jacket and rescue boat ready for you.
Tucker do you live in AZ? Funny to watch you whizzing around the east valley with the Superstitions in the background.
Would applying throttle and brakes help stabilize the glider when it shoots forward and is above your head?
I think it’s a neat idea, honestly I kinda prefer in person learning. Due to how I learn and attention span so I don’t think I’d pay for the course if I’m honest despite how much I love you and your channel. It’s a great idea but just not for me lol I’d regather learn in person
Paying for it feels like you’d need instructor ratings to supply it potentially? Something to consider.
The rating system in this sport is voluntary n not by any means law! We can use who WE trust to aquire info! The market will decide who is successful n not!
@@flyingtime5501im thinking it could just lead to tucker getting some legal problems when someones has a prang and takes him to court trying to pin it on him. “Tucker said this on his video so i did it”, that sort of silly thing.
Sign me up!
An analogy to active piloting might be, like holding track stand on bicycle, dialing into the micro-moment, constant tiny adjustments based on changes too fast & minute to consciously assess. Instant counteractions to stimulus.
How to cope with the chances that Tucker takes. I don't even know the guy. It is his gutsy life to live man he's sure doing it. Appreciate his sharing so much of it & glad he's able to somewhat support himself with his adventure story. Would like to say as a learning wing pilot I really appreciate the knowledgeable folks that post advice and observations on this channel as well, thanks very much to them.
I rate my paid personal P1 instruction thus far at 2/10. I can be hard to teach but you have to at least try. Paraglider instructors are responsible for 0% of what they say or do not say, it is not a government regulated activity, certs mean nothing apart from buying into good old boy networks restricting launch access imho. Looking to continue my formal education elsewhere so sure, I would pay for content. I paid for Fly With Greg instruction for many months but have a paramotor trike as well & Greg is just weather & paraglider. Weather is so much though.
KITTY 😺😸😻
I’m in, send a paylink
Thanks for making these! Also I’m amazed you’re able to fly low comfortably and talk in depth about these topics. Hats off.
What do you do during an engine fire?
Turn on the air conditioner!?😂😂😂 No seriously tho, only option you have is get it on the ground asap n get the hell away from it.
@@flyingtime5501 😂
You inspect your paramotor before launch to make sure it won't catch fire.
Yes please to the deep dives! Esp optimal eqpt maintenance (ie - engine, wings, reserve, etc), how to handle sketchy situations, laws, regulations, best practices and etiquitte, etc etc! YES PLEASE
Thanks for this Tucker, its not obvious high view content, but incredibly important for the tens of thousands of people learning this amazing sport.
A nice way of thinking about active flying is to always keep a pressure of roughly 1,5kg (3 pounds?) on the brakes. This way you automatically increase and decrease the angle of attack exactly as necessary.
Thanks for the infromative video Tucker!
If turbulence is collapsing your main, how bad does it also affect your reserve?
Reserve doesnt pressurize the same as the wing. A proper reserve will get you down in virtually any condition you are physically able to fly in
@@JohnnyChonko thanks!
The main wing uses lift, the reserve uses drag. Wings go forward, reserve go down. Its a very different shape, I don't think reserve can collapse.
But under a reserve, you go down about 5 or 7m/s, if you throw the reserve in fast rising air below a storm cloud, it can pull you up higher than you can breathe.
Love both ideas!!
As I said in the other video, sometimes I think it's best to trim out a bit to cut through turbulence and ensure more pressure on the leading edge. wouldn't trim past the point of being able to use brakes so I can still actively pilot.
This makes it even more clear why flying with pk risers is beneficial. You can cut through turbulence with speed and easily drop down to actively pilot when needed.
An even more important thing you don't mention is to fly in better air. Go inland to avoid sea breeze convergence. Avoid boundary layer. Go higher in gnarly spring air where thermals are more organised and smoother. Or climb above cloudbase if there are big Cus so you are above the lift on the skew-t.
Like I said, there are two trains of thought. It seems like you subscribe more to the first one that I did not discuss because I don’t believe in it.
For those new pilot, keep in mind that reserves aren't 100% reliable. It's not an automatic safety button
Agreed, but also I dont think it’s a good idea to put any more stigma around reserves and the use of them. Most pilots are scared to use them. They work pretty damn good, many pilots will fight a malfunction all the way to the ground and end up dead for something that could’ve been much more minor had they thrown their reserve. If you want to hedge your bets, get a Beamer 3 regallo steerable as a primary and a square of some sort as a secondary, very high odds of successful deployment in the case of malfunction!
@@JohnTosti agreed, throw when in doubt. I have thrown mine once, worked great. Just don't go flying in unsafe conditions thinking that your reserve will bail you out as a 100% fail safe.
@@cwtag 100% I think we’re totally on the same page! I’ve thrown mine 3 times now, but all were over water while training acro. So I feel like it’s to be expected 😂
@@JohnTostii like what I've read about the square reserves, think that's the route I'm going!
@@flyingtime5501 if you can afford it, a Beamer 3 or Beamer 3 lite is even better!
If you do go the square route, I’d suggest staying away from the Gin yeti UL. Most other squares are great though.
I’d love to see a deep dive video of safety of paramotoring. Like how safe is it really if you’re just starting out and just flying compared to those who are actually experienced and pushing the limits speed flying and low level flying. It seems to me that many accidents happen because people push the limits. Where those that just fly for fun and sight seeing but not at low altitudes it’s actually really a safe way to fly. Love your content. Keep the videos coming.
I like your informative videos like this one. I'm an older non-flyer, but the more videos of yours that I watch, the more interesting this sport gets for me. Safety is my biggest concern.
Kiting mid day is dangerous! DUST DEVILS!
Ya the dusty spinners would be a Trainwreck, but a gust here n there with midday thermals is quite exhilarating n teaches you how to respond quickly n correctly to being plucked 12 ft n a second. If the glider is trimmed n you go hands up evenly n flare appropriately it can be fun. Just have to pick right conditions n don't get in over your head.
yes. great idea. I think for the general individual paramotor pilot offering something like this, I may not be interested but with knowing your experience - I would probably pay between 500 and 1000.00 for a virtual course that comprehensive. That would be a fair price given most paramotor schools are about 3000.00.
Love this style of video. Cheers!
Dude, what a great video! All the times that flown in turbulence I realize that I naturally lean back just like you do, but I’m pretty sure my legs are open, not crossed lol. I have felt the surge and the wing goes in front of me, and how important is to be on the brakes like your showing! And yeah, you flying sideways under the powerlines was so freaking awesome
Break it down into sections. And sell each one Airspace/ weather/ maintenance. It’s hard to put a price on your knowledge time and work.
9:38 and 11:00 this is absolutely wrong. You do not want to be on a little brakes or slower flight in very turbulent air and this is not what active piloting is. Active piloting is flying at the contact point of pressure and reacting instantly and deeply to loss of pressure. Your inputs to prevent collapses can be very big.
With modern gliders, just a small amount of brake makes the profile more pitch unstable and more likely to shoot in turbulent air.
Plesse don't encourage people to fly with a small amount of brake past the contact point when in turbulence. This is worse than flying with too little brake. Anyone watching this please clarify with your SIV instructor.
5:35 also your moment of inertia makes you more likely to get line twists after a collapse and it doesn't help with weight shift. You should not do this. Instead tuck your legs under your harness
Agree. Also don't stick out the legs, makes you more prone to twists
@@Fabian1985 yes one of the first things you get taught is to tuck legs in during a cascade so that moment of inertia means you won't spin as much
Like I said, this is my method and it has worked well for me over the past 11 years. This is how it was taught to me from the people I respect.
@@TuckerGott as Bruce explains it's no longer correct advice.
@@turkeyphantid rather listen to Tucker
I 100% agree about not trimming out and active piloting with trimmers neutral or in. I want to be able to use the use those brakes if I need to.
ruclips.net/video/VnydS_ddm2k/видео.html Take a look at this right here. Ive been wondering about the trims neutral position too, but this guy right here, explains it very well, that that is actually a dangerous thing to do. Either your wing has reflex or it doesnt, and while it is in reflex position, it is collapse resistant. I cant say it myself, but from what this guy says, it seems very logical. Personally, i'd still trim in and active pilot for sure, but it does make me wonder whether or not most people do or dont know that, and how true it really is.
@@notanassassin1210yeah a few things in this video are not correct, especially on reflex pgg wings. Flying with a small amount of brake in very active air is not the right thing to do
Damn I miss paragliding. I'm on a 6-month work trip abroad and your videos help a lot. Take care! You're the most positive PPG blogger for me!
those vids would be awesome considering i am trying to learn to fly on my own and don't have the cash for training
I would highly recommend saving up for training.
Do you have anyone close who may be willing to give ya a heads up on how to get started learning to kite? It's not rocket science but you do need to be aware of certain things to learn it safely. Where you located?
@@flyingtime5501 im taking it slow....i would never attempt a flight without due diligence and a lot of knowledge...mid michigan..i just found out that some companies will sell you a death trap..thats not cool..thank you for your response...
What a great idea about additional content for education.
“Take that, haters” 🤘
Virtual ground school would be awesome!!! There's a few areas where I could use that little extra boost of knowledge.
Hi Tucker, As with most things, your idea and it’s viability depends on the variables of Content and Cost. The activity is a “Lifestyle” choice and while those practising it have disposable income, they usually are more inclined to be thrifty but not adverse to considered risk taking.
And I like these kinds of videos. Instructions, tips, advice.
Only God knows when it's you're time
I'd be super interested in assessing flying conditions based on winds at altitudes. The most commonly used apps in Europe seem to be Meteo parapente and Windy. The former gives wind estimations at different heights and the latter includes gusts. There's not that much training available on those for the paramotor pilot.
Windy gives winds at altitude for every model.
Yeah but my request is more regarding based on that info, what call to make whether to fly or not
@@Vimmz Same as you were taught in first days of flying. 10 mph winds with 12 mph are the same at sea level as at FL 150.
That's a grand idea man. I know I would attend some of that. The future is here!
I have a BGD oops and never put it on my Maverick. You should do a reserve install video
Aviator just posted a really good tutorial!
The manual explains it all.
I’d pay a reasonable fee for a ground school. Having trouble locating training here in Colorado.
Hey Tucker, when will those new t-shirt designs come out? You will be sending one of those fly high really high to brazil 💪
Soon! Just waiting on the Quattro to arrive so I can launch the giveaway.
How do I sign up?
Yes Tucker give us the deep dives, also what is your most common launch site in Arizona so that I could give you a DLE 200 Engine For test Review? Apparently its a good engine and super light, but seeing you do a video about the DLE 170 I am now very suspicious of anything that comes from China.
Where is that LZ? I'm new to the Phoenix area. Thanks
I would definitely pay for that, I've been wanting to learn this stuff for a while. Thats a great idea
Do you use a spot device or in reach? If not, why not?
Are you looking for beta testers for your ground school. I really need to pull out my free flught gear and brush up on my kiting skills at the least. Only training ive had is through my buddy.
good vid. could also touch on the glider loading on the collapse. I'd happily pay at least the cost of the bible for some videos of similar info, likely more but would need a little more info about the scope of info.
We got the same kind of cat. Mine is already 22.5 years old. Had her at 8 weeks in 2002
Great idea. Add trikes in your training
do it man I'll pay for the class
FYI. At Andy Jackson airport. Ajx san Bernardino ca. Virtual weekly training via zoom. Now there also provides initial equipment for your own pace training. (First flights) $2600
Slow down, let the risers out, increase angle of attack, and use power to stop swinging forward and backwards?
Letting the risers out, speeds UP the wing by DECREASING the angle of attack--increasing sink too.... BTW
@@warrenkral6562 Oups, your right, Backwards, pull them in. Increasing angle of attack moves away from a collapse, will also move closer to a stalled wing. A stalled wing, the wing should surge backwards and the pilot forward, like on a swing set.
Why you just start your own school bruh?!
Freaking Genius,💪😎💯
Do you miss the greeness of the East Coast? Seems like when you lived in Jersey the locations varied. Now it’s mostly barren wasteland.
Yeah but that sunset... 🌇
Agreed. Trees have changed color but since it hasn’t rained in like months the leaves are just turning over and dropping off. 😂
Did you watch the last video where I was flying right by massive cliffs?
Thanks Tucker great video.. You should be an instructor bro.. Peace man Rolfie
bravoo
Hopefully that was just a very rare occurrence what happened to your friend and not something that everyone would regularly encounter in turbulence
It was very rare.
Damn, pointing out Tucker is doing sketchy things makes you a HATER including his fans who care about him.
Sign Me Up!!! I will come with the required amount = $$$
Safety is no accident.
Tucker , you said throwing the reserve would be safe at about 300ft, but then you were at estimated 50ft. Lol. And you friends footdragging in the desert can be dangerous too. If there is a forgotten wire or rope or even a racine from a plant that could harm or break the foot serious at a speed of 30mi. I always hear " altidude is safety" . Not only valuable for for 3axes or Gyro's also for PPG.😊
I was flying low because the air was perfectly smooth. When I was talking about altitude to throw a reserve, I was talking about when the conditions are diminishing to a point that it’s turbulent and you may be taking collapses.
I read somewhere that motorized hang gliders, like the Revolution, handle turbulence better than paraplanes.
For sure. They have rigid airfoils while we don’t.
That noise is so annoying.
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