We Flew to London by PARAMOTOR!

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  • Опубликовано: 20 янв 2025

Комментарии • 104

  • @alankendal5857
    @alankendal5857 5 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic adventure flight Mark. That was super to watch. Loving the low level footage, one of my fave parts of flying. Best view of the M25, from above it rather than on it!
    Glad you all went for it.

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад

      Yeah I was surprised to see the M25 wasn't that busy and moving!

    • @videos40058
      @videos40058 5 месяцев назад

      fantastic adventure indeed. But i would rather be with me feet on the ground at all times. The fact that gravity is always on is making me shet myself all most everytime I am over 3m high :))

  • @michroz
    @michroz 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great flight! Wishing all of our "close encounters" with helicopters be that "close" or farther.

  • @kevinberry5793
    @kevinberry5793 5 месяцев назад +3

    Great flight. I was a little surprised you could get that close to Central London. Very cool.

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад

      Me too! Such a good flight.

    • @davebutcher701
      @davebutcher701 5 месяцев назад

      Those choppers scare the hell out of me!!

    • @videos40058
      @videos40058 5 месяцев назад

      @@markallisonparamotor did you expected a helicopter to say hi and turn you back or did you expected to be shoot?:) be honest:)) how would you describe a traffic stop to a parachute with engine?

    • @PAPilot53
      @PAPilot53 4 месяца назад

      What you said @kevinberry5793

  • @lazy_dayz1
    @lazy_dayz1 Месяц назад

    Im surprised with such a sublime video, and curious that you had not use the strobe from the start, amazing views non the less. ❤💯

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  Месяц назад

      Thanks, the strobe is not that effective unless close to sunset. Yes the views were amazing!

  • @irisaviation852
    @irisaviation852 3 месяца назад

    Great video, that’s a lot of fun for not a lot of money! Brilliant.

  • @davidis7
    @davidis7 5 месяцев назад

    FANTASTIC video. Great shots and great flight!

  • @jamesdodzweit
    @jamesdodzweit 5 месяцев назад

    Great video. You are setting the bar high my friend. Love the edits. 🪂

  • @barrywebber100
    @barrywebber100 5 месяцев назад

    Great flight.
    Thanks for posting.

  • @flying_bros
    @flying_bros 5 месяцев назад

    This is a right way to go sightseeing. Amazing🔥

  • @ShortField
    @ShortField 5 месяцев назад

    That was such a great idea, firstly I thought it was in the CTR for LCY but it's not, brilliant.

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад

      We were right up against the CTR, so pushing it a little but definitely within the ANO. It was a fun one!

  • @All_things_RC.
    @All_things_RC. 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing Mark Absolutely brilliant as always.

  • @Snailpaws
    @Snailpaws 5 месяцев назад

    Love it - another wonderful adventure! Amazing that we all made it back. We are blessed.

  • @Robbo1966
    @Robbo1966 5 месяцев назад

    Great video again, spectacular views of London and Alexandra Palace

  • @garysmith5665
    @garysmith5665 5 месяцев назад

    It was a fun trip, seeing London from that close without going into any airspace was amazing 😊

  • @shaunmk
    @shaunmk 4 месяца назад

    stunning view

  • @joeambrosino1075
    @joeambrosino1075 5 месяцев назад

    Amazing flight\video Mark.

  • @CrispyJacketStudios
    @CrispyJacketStudios 5 месяцев назад

    Another great watch mate 👊

  • @wizurd77
    @wizurd77 5 месяцев назад

    Just started watching paramotor videos on RUclips and really enjoying your videos. It certainly makes me want to try it! Ive tried searching but do you have a video on how to start paramotoring and the kind of things to consider when starting off?

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks no I don't have a video about that, maybe I will make one at some point. Don't buy any gear until half way through your training.

    • @wizurd77
      @wizurd77 5 месяцев назад

      @@markallisonparamotor good advice, I got the same advice from a guy that runs paramotor training in South Wales. Out of interest how much weight are you having to run with on take off as it seems like a fair bit.

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад +1

      Don't worry too much about that because the motor is pushing you and very quickly the wing begins lifting you.

  • @peterdisley5327
    @peterdisley5327 5 месяцев назад

    Great video guys. Love the freedom and low level flying. Can you tell me what make are your strobes. They were very effective.

  • @michaeldavies2819
    @michaeldavies2819 5 месяцев назад

    Great video, thanks

  • @Yaateeh1000
    @Yaateeh1000 Месяц назад

    Nice. 😃😃😃😃😃

  • @russho67
    @russho67 5 месяцев назад

    Ally pally is used as one of the VRP for helis going into London or passing around to the east . Ally pally Vauxhall bridge, then H4 along the river to Battersea heliport. But think you saw some further north. Generally straight line A to B time is money etc. See the odd paramotor once and awhile.

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад +1

      That's good to know, I thought the helis entered via Stratford end near the O2. I'm glad you can see us!

    • @russho67
      @russho67 5 месяцев назад

      @@markallisonparamotor single engines go down the Lee valley to the river then up the river . Twins generally go in via ally pally or Brent reservoir in the north. south via local flying area south of battersea for twins or H3 via Thorpe bushy park Richmond park etc, few other routes but they are the main ones

  • @porkorosso7885
    @porkorosso7885 5 месяцев назад

    Great video. I assume you are aware of the airspace regulations in that part of North London. That corridor is often called MIG Alley. BTW my plane GOOPY appears in Terry’s videos. Subscribed.

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад

      Hi, of course, I use SkyDemon and always observe the ANO. Didn't know it was called MIG Alley! We were there quite late in the evening so there was very little GA about. Thanks for dropping by and the sub! I watch all Terry's videos. 😁

  • @M158-o3x
    @M158-o3x 5 месяцев назад

    where does controlled airspace start from the north and what height must you be?

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад

      Starts just south of Ally Pally and you have to be below 2500' leading up to it.

    • @ColinGeary-Andrews
      @ColinGeary-Andrews 5 месяцев назад

      @@markallisonparamotor The CTA starts at 1500' at Ally Pally. Were you below that (or above 2500' where it finishes)? Great video btw.

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks, I have SkyDemon so know exactly what the limits are.

  • @ParamotorNC
    @ParamotorNC 5 месяцев назад

    Amazing!

  • @Pedal2Pixels
    @Pedal2Pixels 4 месяца назад

    where did you learn to paramotor Mark? looking to do it myself

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  3 месяца назад

      Depends where you live I highly recommend Mike Chilvers at Wingland Airfield. www.ufly4fun.com/ or Clive Mason at cmparamotors.com/

  • @alexhatfield2987
    @alexhatfield2987 5 месяцев назад

    Brilliant post. You flew over my partner near Barnet. If you ignore the controlled airspace issues, you could fly over me in Battersea!

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks! If you can pay my airspace infringement fines, I will fly over. 👍

  • @videos40058
    @videos40058 5 месяцев назад

    can i builld one from plastic wings and use a paramotor engine to gain speeds like 100miles/h? or above? I am 1% serious.

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад

      Try it, make sure it's recorded from multiple angles and let us know... 😉

    • @videos40058
      @videos40058 5 месяцев назад

      @markallisonparamotor! You’re a legend! The ability to fly is truly something special-it changes everything. I could never imagine lifting my feet off the ground for more than a moment, let alone going higher than 3 meters. I think the reason you’re only reaching 30 m/h might be due to a canopy that’s too soft. But hey, I’m just an admirer... I can’t build anything that works, let alone something that can fly! :))

  • @paulfreeman5756
    @paulfreeman5756 5 месяцев назад

    Good effort appreciate you sharing your moment with us do you need special licence to fly

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад

      No license required in the UK! However it's advisable to get training and third party insurance.

    • @paulfreeman5756
      @paulfreeman5756 5 месяцев назад

      @@markallisonparamotor appreciate update looks like a nice new hobby thanks to you sharing your moment nice to meet ya

  • @Yooski
    @Yooski 5 месяцев назад

    Having just found your YT videos i have got a serious itch to get into paramotoring. Any suggestions for a school? And what is your current wing classification?

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад

      Yes, ufly4fun.co.uk at Wingland Airfield, ask for Mike Chilvers. Or Clive Mason at cmparamotors.com. I have three wings at the moment all ranging from beginner to advanced :)

  • @Paramotor_Jon
    @Paramotor_Jon 5 месяцев назад +4

    Picking up my 1st paramotor tomorrow..
    All your fault Mark.

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад +2

      YES! THIS IS WHY I MADE THE CHANNEL! CONGRATS!!! 🎉

    • @Paramotor_Jon
      @Paramotor_Jon 5 месяцев назад

      @@markallisonparamotor it definitely worked, a few at the training field started also from your videos.
      Simon Westmore got me the kit, picked it up today.
      Super happy with it, hopefully get to fly it up there tomorrow if the winds do as they are expected.
      Thank you Mark keep the videos coming!

    • @videos40058
      @videos40058 5 месяцев назад

      @@markallisonparamotor you think i should consider flying to romania with that in a weekend? I am really counting on the earth rotation to gain some good velocity :)) Im joking but I think is not so challenging to do.

  • @chrsfrwll
    @chrsfrwll 5 месяцев назад

    That must've been awesome

  • @pouringwater185
    @pouringwater185 5 месяцев назад

    Is it a good idea to fly there? I mean London is full of class D airspaces which you can't enter without clearance which i doubt you can get considering you are flying a paramotor. There is also class A from 2500 ft which you can't enter at all because it's only for IFR traffic. Also there will be probably a LOT of VFR traffic inside the class G where you fly.

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад +2

      I think it's a fabulous idea, which is why I did it. I'm well aware of the airspace, which blew my mind we could get so close without being in controlled airspace. VFR traffic drops off dramatically after 7pm, and we only saw two helicopters on the entire flight. No light planes at all...

  • @simonbevan3332
    @simonbevan3332 5 месяцев назад

    Would love to do this every day

  • @Slaeowulf
    @Slaeowulf 5 месяцев назад

    Couldn't have been the M25. The traffic was moving!

  • @awaitingthetrumpetcall4529
    @awaitingthetrumpetcall4529 5 месяцев назад

    I bet you'll be able to find YT videos of your flight over London.

  • @Mark-ec3lp
    @Mark-ec3lp 5 месяцев назад +4

    Such a small amount of views for a great video. Meanwhile a cat attacks a photocopier on RUclips and receives 1M views.

  • @MrSuperG
    @MrSuperG 5 месяцев назад

    London to Paris?

  • @turkeyphant
    @turkeyphant 5 месяцев назад

    Why didn't you just fly full trims and bar to go faster.

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад +1

      Increased fuel burn, I'm after best range.

    • @turkeyphant
      @turkeyphant 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@markallisonparamotor check your km/L figures. I do the same or better at full trims than trimmed in and obviously go a lot faster too

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад

      Flying into wind with trims out at altitude is more inefficient than descending and flying trims in. When flying nil or tailwind, trims in is always more efficient than trims out. i.e. better range.

    • @turkeyphant
      @turkeyphant 5 месяцев назад

      @@markallisonparamotor into wind you always want max trims and it's not always lower wind speed lower down, check the balloon forecast and real time figures. You're right with a tailwind. But nil wind check your wing. Some wings are better trimmed out km/L if you run the stats

  • @Treasuremonk
    @Treasuremonk 5 месяцев назад

    So, you’re saying the woman was late??😂

  • @MidFlightCrisis
    @MidFlightCrisis 5 месяцев назад

    Love your channel Mark, especially your mishaps as well, all good for learning. Been in the Paramotor game for only 8 months up here in [sunny?] Scotland. My first flight below way back in November !!! and I've not stopped since !!!!! - Keep up the videos - I'll be starting to post more soon (now that I am competent !!!!!). ruclips.net/video/yhI1wetVqTM/видео.html

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад

      I will drop by your channel! I'm hoping to come up to Rab's field soon...

    • @MidFlightCrisis
      @MidFlightCrisis 5 месяцев назад

      @@markallisonparamotor - Outstanding - Look forward to meeting you.

  • @videos40058
    @videos40058 5 месяцев назад

    my dude.. exoect faa to give you a generous fine and drag you to court only for this video. You think London space is free to fly? all most no where never mind over central area. Honestly I am surprized nobody shoot you down, Someone from the council. and when you crashing.. They will only ask you for some money and then let you take a train back home. No seriously.. London has chanced a lot since the last 10 years. For example we have now a lot of austerity. Just land you will see what I mean :))

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад

      Hahaha... no laws broken here 😂 Yeah London changes on a yearly basis. When I first lived there, the only tower on the Isle of Dogs was the Canary Wharf, 1 Canada Square tower.

  • @coloradocj243
    @coloradocj243 5 месяцев назад

    Man, flying over London looks crazy! I know you had outs, would have been something to land at the palace!

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад +1

      I was kinda disappointed my engine didn't fail above Ally Pally!

  • @calinutza33
    @calinutza33 5 месяцев назад

    I’m going to my motor paragliding course soon ! Can you fly over London City with approval from Airspace Control and city counsel ? Can you call them while you are flying ?

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад +1

      If you have a FRTOL license and contact Atc, you can ask but I would guess transponder would be mandatory and you would be denied. You could try it though and let us know the outcome. 😁

    • @calinutza33
      @calinutza33 5 месяцев назад

      @@markallisonparamotor what is a FRTOL licence ?

    • @calinutza33
      @calinutza33 5 месяцев назад

      @@markallisonparamotor can you equip a motorparaglider with transponder like airplanes ? 😃

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад +1

      Google it, it's a license to legally allow you to use the Airband Radio

    • @markallisonparamotor
      @markallisonparamotor  5 месяцев назад

      I've never heard of anyone doing this, but you could be the first... 😅