Hi Kris, The reality of the series is nothing short of spectacular. There are real-life dangers to flying when the pilot takes on the additional risk. I'm glad Jai came out okay and hope for a speedy recovery.
Thank you. I'm so glad you're enjoying the series. Yes unfortunately these things happen and it was so sad and terrifying watching it in real life. I'm very happy that he is still with us today. So sad that this had to happen. Always good to hear from you Greg. Thanks for taking the time to write to me.
@@mydogischokingthis video might get lots of views 👍 I just watched a video on Tucker's Channel and he shared this. Hopefully lots of people subscribe and get caught up in your adventure like I am lol
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. I hate to see a fellow pilot fall, but thankfully he is going to be able to fly another day. Thank you for taking the time to watch the video and for the comment. Much appreciated.
Kris, I absolutely love your videos and following along with you on your journey. As usual, this video is very well done. I think a lot of new(er) pilots will see your video as "eye opening" and hopefully follow your breadcrumbs to Santacroce's videos. Nicely done.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words and thanks for following along with me. One can hope that they will see those videos. They have been invaluable to me and I still watch them periodically just to make sure I don't get too complacent. But again, thanks for taking the time to watch my videos. I work hard on them each week and I'm glad to know they are appreciated.
Wow…. This coulda ended soooo much differently. Another great episode and job relaying the hard true facts What a fine adventure lined with bountiful mercies and blessings. Stay safe and way to say goodbye
Yes, I am so happy that he was able to walk away and that the boat got there quickly. The adventure continues and I am very blessed (especially by you and the others that follow me each week on this crazy idea of mine) and thank you for writing me as always. Thanks Chris.
Thank you for the beautiful videos, but more importantly, thanks for taking the time to point people to the expertise they may someday need to save their life.
Glad you liked it. I hope the videos are helpful to others too. Thanks for writing me again. Hope you and the family are doing well and I hope you're able to get out on the bike and have some fun.
Right when you paused the video to talk about wingovers, I knew that you would mention Chris Santacroces videos. When I started flying I was drawn to his how-to videos and always loved his way of detailed explanation with emphasis on safety. Every time I do wing overs, I always have Chris's voice in my head telling me to keep my head moving or do the "ray charles" keep outside pressure, and always be prepared to throw my reserve with no hesitation. I'm glad to have met him a few times, and recently got the chance to visit the shop in SLC. For every new pilot, I always refer them to Superfly RUclips
Chris is definitely a staple in the community and a great resource for learning. I agree, he is a great teacher and I love the way he explains things and makes it concrete in your brain. Ha ha... yes I too have that same voice in my head. Especially when flying with others and making sure I look all around. I have never been to point of the mountain where he teaches, but I've been meaning to get there to brush up on my paragliding skills. Great guy. Thank you for taking the time to watch my videos and for the comment. Much appreciated.
I remember watching the Santa videos when they first came out, I still look forward to everything he releases. So glad your buddy is ok! Any idea what wing he was flying/what size? I imagine this would be a completely different video if this happened just a couple hundred meters over, on top of land. Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery! 🙏 ❤️🩹
Yes, he is a great teacher and has a lot of good nuggets of instruction. I've watched his videos religiously and each time I learn something new. I don't know what wing he was flying, I flew it just before he did so I know that it wasn't the wing's fault. It was a paragliding wing and not a paramotor wing (not a reflex wing). Yes, thank God he was over water! Such a different video had this happened over land. Thanks for writing JT. Hope to fly with you again soon.
, Kris, such a sad day. As all pilots know, or should know, aviation is very unforgiving to mistakes. Two reserve rides myself(skydiving in the 80's) that were strictly jumper mistakes that I made. As you said, and those pilots may heed, practicing for emergency is absolutely a must. It's not a normal reaction. Practice, practice, practice! I too, was shaking my head at the guy doing a 'ground start'. Another accident waiting to happen. My experience with Paramotor wings was brief, but I did learn how 'fickle' they are. Not like a skydiving wing, at all. Man, I was really laughing at your reaction to the "balance machine" without all the luggage. Funny as hell! You looked like you were actually having fun! Good stuff, my friend! Be safe. As always, regards to 42.
Yes it ended up being a sad day and one of relief too. I am just very thankful he was able to live after that fall. Great advice, and I'm happy your reserve rides worked out for you. I imagine in the 80's that reserves were used a bit more (?). I did hang-gliding in the 90's and I never felt completely safe on those things, but I hear they are more stable and safer now, so I imagine that skydiving has also made a lot of strides since then as well (just guessing here). The ground starting is all over South America. In fact if you don't ground start you are in the minority! I'm surprised that I don't see a lot of pilots missing fingers and limbs. Oh man, the bike without the weight is a new machine! I actually don't think that the engine would have held up on that ride with the extra weight in that heat... the engine is in bad shape... but you'll get the full breakdown next week. I didn't film it, but a few nights after I arrived in Itumbiara I took it offroad and had a blast. Even got some good air! I'll let 42 know you send your regards. Take care and I'll see you next week.
Good lesson to be remembered by all that fly. On a different note, had you ever considered taking an Atom80 with you on this venture? Its light weight could have been very beneficial. Chat next week.
I have thought about a lighter engine, including the Atom 80. However, I need the extra power that the 185 gives (and it's so much more fun). There have been a few flights that the Atom 80 just wouldn't have been the right call (Nasca lines, Episode 34, were one where I needed that extra power due to the short runway I was given and I had to fly fast just to get to the lines and back in time). Yes, it's extra weight, but I'm glad I went with the 185. However, if I were to change anything, I'd swap it out for an EFI model (albeit that model wasn't available when I started the journey). See you next week.
Even more thanks to you for watching them. So glad you are enjoying them. Much more to come! Thank you for taking the time to write me a comment. I appreciate it very much.
Mi amigo todo es una experiencia y gracias al señor muchos podemos seguir relatando una historia hay que tener las reglas en las que nos destacamos es decir Ami me pasó algo igual con la maniobra .y casi no te conozco 😂😂 me quebré unos huesos la práctica ase el maestro decimos acá en colombia.que susto y salió caminado buena información sobre como Aser esas maniobras
Estoy de acuerdo. Una persona solo puede dominar el arte con la práctica. Me alegro de que todavía puedas caminar y volar porque recuerdo cuando me contaste sobre tu accidente. Estoy muy agradecido de que este piloto también haya podido vivir otro día. Mantente a salvo en el cielo, amigo. Siempre es bueno saber de ti.
I could not believe that after all the miles Kris had put on in South America, he ended up in Itumbiara.... the city where I was born!! 🙂 Shame about the fella that crashed in the lake, if I am not mistaken this lake is called "Furnas". I hope he recovers quickly. Onwards and upwards!
Small world! Love Itumbiara. I am not sure what the name of the lake is, but the river is called Paranaiba and the lake is created from the river because of the hydroelectric dam at the south of it. Thanks for the comment.
A bit late to the party (coming over from Tucker's coverage of the crash), but in case anyone is reading this, Theo de Blic also has a great series of videos on various techniques for controlling the wing: Wingovers, rapid descent techniques, etc. Well worth a watch. Likewise Jocky Sanderson with his Security in Flight videos. There's no such thing as too much knowledge when it comes to safety.
Couldn't agree more. Jocky has been teaching wing control for a long time and is one of the best in the business. Theo is great too. His videos are more about how to do the maneuvers, and he is one of the best practitioners in the sport. Both are excellent pilots and both make great videos. Thanks for the comment.
@@mydogischoking Being that I live in faraway Europe and we do things differently here, I'm very satisfied with the way I was trained (although it may feel a little frustrating when you "just" want to fly PPG). We have to do a full free flight course (with 40 "high" flights and various compulsory maneuvres) first before we "add" the PPG training to it, so you get a great understanding of the wing first and in my club we train a number of "intermediate" techniques in the course, including wingovers when the pilots are ready. And I got to do both ridge soaring (where you learn the rules of collision avoidance) and some thermaling (where you learn how to actively pilot the glider in "turbulence"). Thank you for posting the full incident and results, you presented it all very well so it can help other pilots be aware, but in a very natural and honest way. Great video, I now want to go and watch through the whole "season" 😄
I just got a Sol reserve installed. What are those amazing lights on one of the Paramotors? I vow never to fly over water. Always have. Too dangerous. I definitely won’t do wing overs or the like. I’m a very vanilla flyer. With that said, I’ve had cravats happen but, to your point, you can’t panic.
Congratulations on the reserve. I'm very happy you fly with one. I know a lot of people that fly without reserves and I always think that is asking for trouble. It's nice to know you have one. Better to have it and not need it then needing it and not having it. Glad you like my lighted props. They are a concept that I have sold a few of, but I don't have any more in stock at the moment. If there is some interest I can always get more made. They are very labor intensive - about 18 hours of labor for each one. But they look pretty in the sky when there is not much light. I'm happy to know you are careful when you are flying. I hope to see you in the sky one day. Happy flying and thank you so much for the comment.
@@mydogischoking Let me know I would like lighted props too, pls msg me or let me know how to contact you, need to know how your audio was so clear while riding bike. need one, is it sena?
It's normal for a pilot to go into panic mode when something goes awry. This was just that scenario. If you watch my analysis on the crash I explain this in more detail. It's the same thing that people do when they are about to get into a car crash, they tighten their grip on the steering wheel. Basically it is important to practice panic mode prior to an incident occurring so your default reaction is not to just pull more brakes. Thanks for the comment.
No I don't, but I don't think it was the wing at fault here. Every wing would have the tip collapse at that angle if pressure isn't held on the outside brake. Thanks for commenting, you might be able to see what wing it is in some of the footage from that day in the video.
in my years of flying. a video called paramotor mistake.i was used to pulling Gs tried a sat. got into a deep spiral lock . i managed to get out of it by my own skill a sdeep spiral lock.bla bla. this pilot .wasnt experieneced enough. lucky for him he was over water.. LIVE AND LEARN OR LEARN AND LIVE.
Yes, I remember watching that video of yours. It was by the grace of God that he was able to continue life after that accident. A good lesson for all of us, myself included. Good advice. Thanks for the comment.
Hi Kris,
The reality of the series is nothing short of spectacular. There are real-life dangers to flying when the pilot takes on the additional risk. I'm glad Jai came out okay and hope for a speedy recovery.
Thank you. I'm so glad you're enjoying the series. Yes unfortunately these things happen and it was so sad and terrifying watching it in real life. I'm very happy that he is still with us today. So sad that this had to happen. Always good to hear from you Greg. Thanks for taking the time to write to me.
Man it's scary to watch that crash. He's lucky to be alive. I'll definitely watch those videos. Thank you for sharing.
Yes it was even scarier in real life. He is very lucky. Thanks for the comment.
@@mydogischokingthis video might get lots of views 👍 I just watched a video on Tucker's Channel and he shared this. Hopefully lots of people subscribe and get caught up in your adventure like I am lol
I love your presentation on this video. Simply fun to watch and educational as well🙏🙏🙏
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. I hate to see a fellow pilot fall, but thankfully he is going to be able to fly another day. Thank you for taking the time to watch the video and for the comment. Much appreciated.
Kris, I absolutely love your videos and following along with you on your journey. As usual, this video is very well done. I think a lot of new(er) pilots will see your video as "eye opening" and hopefully follow your breadcrumbs to Santacroce's videos. Nicely done.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words and thanks for following along with me. One can hope that they will see those videos. They have been invaluable to me and I still watch them periodically just to make sure I don't get too complacent. But again, thanks for taking the time to watch my videos. I work hard on them each week and I'm glad to know they are appreciated.
Wow…. This coulda ended soooo much differently. Another great episode and job relaying the hard true facts What a fine adventure lined with bountiful mercies and blessings. Stay safe and way to say goodbye
Yes, I am so happy that he was able to walk away and that the boat got there quickly. The adventure continues and I am very blessed (especially by you and the others that follow me each week on this crazy idea of mine) and thank you for writing me as always. Thanks Chris.
Thank you for the beautiful videos, but more importantly, thanks for taking the time to point people to the expertise they may someday need to save their life.
Glad you liked it. I hope the videos are helpful to others too. Thanks for writing me again. Hope you and the family are doing well and I hope you're able to get out on the bike and have some fun.
Right when you paused the video to talk about wingovers, I knew that you would mention Chris Santacroces videos. When I started flying I was drawn to his how-to videos and always loved his way of detailed explanation with emphasis on safety. Every time I do wing overs, I always have Chris's voice in my head telling me to keep my head moving or do the "ray charles" keep outside pressure, and always be prepared to throw my reserve with no hesitation. I'm glad to have met him a few times, and recently got the chance to visit the shop in SLC. For every new pilot, I always refer them to Superfly RUclips
Chris is definitely a staple in the community and a great resource for learning. I agree, he is a great teacher and I love the way he explains things and makes it concrete in your brain. Ha ha... yes I too have that same voice in my head. Especially when flying with others and making sure I look all around. I have never been to point of the mountain where he teaches, but I've been meaning to get there to brush up on my paragliding skills. Great guy. Thank you for taking the time to watch my videos and for the comment. Much appreciated.
I remember watching the Santa videos when they first came out, I still look forward to everything he releases.
So glad your buddy is ok! Any idea what wing he was flying/what size? I imagine this would be a completely different video if this happened just a couple hundred meters over, on top of land. Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery! 🙏 ❤️🩹
Yes, he is a great teacher and has a lot of good nuggets of instruction. I've watched his videos religiously and each time I learn something new. I don't know what wing he was flying, I flew it just before he did so I know that it wasn't the wing's fault. It was a paragliding wing and not a paramotor wing (not a reflex wing). Yes, thank God he was over water! Such a different video had this happened over land. Thanks for writing JT. Hope to fly with you again soon.
@@mydogischokingMe too! 🪂
Thanks for some valuable information i haven't been pulling pressure on my outside break enter spirals !!!!
I'm so happy it was beneficial to you! Thanks for the comment and letting me know. Have a fun time in the sky!
Great. video......glad he is gonna be ok!
Thanks Ripa. Hate to see these things, but I too am glad he is going to be ok. Thanks for writing.
really appreciate your insights
Thank you.
, Kris, such a sad day. As all pilots know, or should know, aviation is very unforgiving to mistakes. Two reserve rides myself(skydiving in the 80's) that were strictly jumper mistakes that I made. As you said, and those pilots may heed, practicing for emergency is absolutely a must. It's not a normal reaction. Practice, practice, practice! I too, was shaking my head at the guy doing a 'ground start'. Another accident waiting to happen. My experience with Paramotor wings was brief, but I did learn how 'fickle' they are. Not like a skydiving wing, at all. Man, I was really laughing at your reaction to the "balance machine" without all the luggage. Funny as hell! You looked like you were actually having fun! Good stuff, my friend! Be safe. As always, regards to 42.
Yes it ended up being a sad day and one of relief too. I am just very thankful he was able to live after that fall. Great advice, and I'm happy your reserve rides worked out for you. I imagine in the 80's that reserves were used a bit more (?). I did hang-gliding in the 90's and I never felt completely safe on those things, but I hear they are more stable and safer now, so I imagine that skydiving has also made a lot of strides since then as well (just guessing here). The ground starting is all over South America. In fact if you don't ground start you are in the minority! I'm surprised that I don't see a lot of pilots missing fingers and limbs. Oh man, the bike without the weight is a new machine! I actually don't think that the engine would have held up on that ride with the extra weight in that heat... the engine is in bad shape... but you'll get the full breakdown next week. I didn't film it, but a few nights after I arrived in Itumbiara I took it offroad and had a blast. Even got some good air! I'll let 42 know you send your regards. Take care and I'll see you next week.
Good lesson to be remembered by all that fly. On a different note, had you ever considered taking an Atom80 with you on this venture? Its light weight could have been very beneficial. Chat next week.
I have thought about a lighter engine, including the Atom 80. However, I need the extra power that the 185 gives (and it's so much more fun). There have been a few flights that the Atom 80 just wouldn't have been the right call (Nasca lines, Episode 34, were one where I needed that extra power due to the short runway I was given and I had to fly fast just to get to the lines and back in time). Yes, it's extra weight, but I'm glad I went with the 185. However, if I were to change anything, I'd swap it out for an EFI model (albeit that model wasn't available when I started the journey). See you next week.
Kris thank you so much everybody supposed to have and siv without a motor
This wasn't an SIV course, but I agree that it is valuable for every pilot to attend one if they have the opportunity.
Thanks for the great videos !
Even more thanks to you for watching them. So glad you are enjoying them. Much more to come! Thank you for taking the time to write me a comment. I appreciate it very much.
Great video, God speed to your friend.
Show how you attach the paramotor to your motorcycle.
Thank you. I show how it is attached in Episode 16 (ruclips.net/video/rRTwkInCPEY/видео.htmlsi=ceMHUjfqFv88-GXS). Thanks for the comment.
Mi amigo todo es una experiencia y gracias al señor muchos podemos seguir relatando una historia hay que tener las reglas en las que nos destacamos es decir Ami me pasó algo igual con la maniobra .y casi no te conozco 😂😂 me quebré unos huesos la práctica ase el maestro decimos acá en colombia.que susto y salió caminado buena información sobre como Aser esas maniobras
Estoy de acuerdo. Una persona solo puede dominar el arte con la práctica. Me alegro de que todavía puedas caminar y volar porque recuerdo cuando me contaste sobre tu accidente. Estoy muy agradecido de que este piloto también haya podido vivir otro día. Mantente a salvo en el cielo, amigo. Siempre es bueno saber de ti.
I could not believe that after all the miles Kris had put on in South America, he ended up in Itumbiara.... the city where I was born!! 🙂
Shame about the fella that crashed in the lake, if I am not mistaken this lake is called "Furnas". I hope he recovers quickly.
Onwards and upwards!
Small world! Love Itumbiara. I am not sure what the name of the lake is, but the river is called Paranaiba and the lake is created from the river because of the hydroelectric dam at the south of it. Thanks for the comment.
grate video
Thank you. I am glad you liked it and thank you for taking the time to comment.
@@mydogischoking i'm amazed your channel not bigger ! I like you love paramotor and old history
A bit late to the party (coming over from Tucker's coverage of the crash), but in case anyone is reading this, Theo de Blic also has a great series of videos on various techniques for controlling the wing: Wingovers, rapid descent techniques, etc. Well worth a watch. Likewise Jocky Sanderson with his Security in Flight videos. There's no such thing as too much knowledge when it comes to safety.
Couldn't agree more. Jocky has been teaching wing control for a long time and is one of the best in the business. Theo is great too. His videos are more about how to do the maneuvers, and he is one of the best practitioners in the sport. Both are excellent pilots and both make great videos. Thanks for the comment.
@@mydogischoking Being that I live in faraway Europe and we do things differently here, I'm very satisfied with the way I was trained (although it may feel a little frustrating when you "just" want to fly PPG). We have to do a full free flight course (with 40 "high" flights and various compulsory maneuvres) first before we "add" the PPG training to it, so you get a great understanding of the wing first and in my club we train a number of "intermediate" techniques in the course, including wingovers when the pilots are ready. And I got to do both ridge soaring (where you learn the rules of collision avoidance) and some thermaling (where you learn how to actively pilot the glider in "turbulence").
Thank you for posting the full incident and results, you presented it all very well so it can help other pilots be aware, but in a very natural and honest way. Great video, I now want to go and watch through the whole "season" 😄
I just got a Sol reserve installed.
What are those amazing lights on one of the Paramotors?
I vow never to fly over water. Always have. Too dangerous. I definitely won’t do wing overs or the like. I’m a very vanilla flyer. With that said, I’ve had cravats happen but, to your point, you can’t panic.
Congratulations on the reserve. I'm very happy you fly with one. I know a lot of people that fly without reserves and I always think that is asking for trouble. It's nice to know you have one. Better to have it and not need it then needing it and not having it.
Glad you like my lighted props. They are a concept that I have sold a few of, but I don't have any more in stock at the moment. If there is some interest I can always get more made. They are very labor intensive - about 18 hours of labor for each one. But they look pretty in the sky when there is not much light.
I'm happy to know you are careful when you are flying. I hope to see you in the sky one day. Happy flying and thank you so much for the comment.
@@mydogischokinglet me know when you plan on making more and the price. I’m interested.
@@mydogischoking Let me know I would like lighted props too, pls msg me or let me know how to contact you, need to know how your audio was so clear while riding bike. need one, is it sena?
Kris thanks follow flying I do too my wife is out of the oddsmakers
Not sure if I understand the comment correctly, but I hope your wife is doing well.
Why didn't he throw reserve?
It's normal for a pilot to go into panic mode when something goes awry. This was just that scenario. If you watch my analysis on the crash I explain this in more detail. It's the same thing that people do when they are about to get into a car crash, they tighten their grip on the steering wheel. Basically it is important to practice panic mode prior to an incident occurring so your default reaction is not to just pull more brakes. Thanks for the comment.
@mydogischoking not when doing siv or acro
This was a pilot who had never attended an SIV nor was he familiar with maneuvers. Watch the whole video for context.
Do you know wing was he flying?
No I don't, but I don't think it was the wing at fault here. Every wing would have the tip collapse at that angle if pressure isn't held on the outside brake. Thanks for commenting, you might be able to see what wing it is in some of the footage from that day in the video.
in my years of flying. a video called paramotor mistake.i was used to pulling Gs tried a sat. got into a deep spiral lock . i managed to get out of it by my own skill a sdeep spiral lock.bla bla. this pilot .wasnt experieneced enough. lucky for him he was over water.. LIVE AND LEARN OR LEARN AND LIVE.
Yes, I remember watching that video of yours. It was by the grace of God that he was able to continue life after that accident. A good lesson for all of us, myself included. Good advice. Thanks for the comment.
it's all fun and games until there's a SHARKNADO 🦈
🤣🤣🤣
Yes is better
Good. Glad to hear that.
maybe get the food out of your dogs mouth if it’s choking