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!
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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. 😄
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.
@@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.
Sorry, I had to stop the video today, due to the sound of your voice being sort of gravely to me. With the engine sound and you talking, didn't mix well for my poor hearing. Just wanted to let you know. 🙁
For the next safety video can you tell us how to fly underneath million volt power lines and how to circle power towers without any shocking consequences 😂
Your ideas are always so original and interesting. Thank you for your hard work!Thank you for your creativity and efforts. Your videos are always a joy to watch.💦😗🌖
Deep dives into engine maintenance, and just paramotor stuff in general would be so nice!
What a great idea about additional content for education.
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!
Love this style of video. Cheers!
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.
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.
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.
For those new pilot, keep in mind that reserves aren't 100% reliable. It's not an automatic safety button
Hey Tucker, when will those new t-shirt designs come out? You will be sending one of those fly high really high to brazil 💪
Great idea. Add trikes in your training
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.
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!
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.
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
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
And I like these kinds of videos. Instructions, tips, advice.
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
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.
Thanks Tucker great video.. You should be an instructor bro.. Peace man Rolfie
That's a grand idea man. I know I would attend some of that. The future is here!
Love both ideas!!
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.
I’d pay a reasonable fee for a ground school. Having trouble locating training here in Colorado.
Virtual ground school would be awesome!!! There's a few areas where I could use that little extra boost of knowledge.
Thanks for making these! Also I’m amazed you’re able to fly low comfortably and talk in depth about these topics. Hats off.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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. 😄
Where is that LZ? I'm new to the Phoenix area. Thanks
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!
Your videos are a true RUclips treasure. Thank you for your creativity and dedication!🌸❓🔺
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Do you use a spot device or in reach? If not, why not?
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.
do it man I'll pay for the class
I would definitely pay for that, I've been wanting to learn this stuff for a while. Thats a great idea
Safety is no accident.
How do I sign up?
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?
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.
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.
Sorry, I had to stop the video today, due to the sound of your voice being sort of gravely to me. With the engine sound and you talking, didn't mix well for my poor hearing.
Just wanted to let you know. 🙁
For the next safety video can you tell us how to fly underneath million volt power lines and how to circle power towers without any shocking consequences 😂
Absolutely. That’s an easy one.
Your ideas are always so original and interesting. Thank you for your hard work!Thank you for your creativity and efforts. Your videos are always a joy to watch.💦😗🌖