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Paramotor NC
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2020
Paramotor enthusiast, and visual story teller. Flying out of North Carolina.
My name is Ben and I have found myself completely infatuated with all things Paramotor. I trained with Mojo's Flight School in Maiden, NC in 2020. And I routinely fly out of Indian Trail, NC. I fly an Ozone Spyder 3 paraglider pushed by a Vitorazzi Atom 80 on a Fresh Breeze frame. Shoot me a note with questions at paramotornc@gmail.com.
My name is Ben and I have found myself completely infatuated with all things Paramotor. I trained with Mojo's Flight School in Maiden, NC in 2020. And I routinely fly out of Indian Trail, NC. I fly an Ozone Spyder 3 paraglider pushed by a Vitorazzi Atom 80 on a Fresh Breeze frame. Shoot me a note with questions at paramotornc@gmail.com.
Southern Utah Paramotor Fly In
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I hope to one day be able to afford a parameter. Would absolutely love to travel like this
Hey that's me! Looks awesome - great flying with you.
You should specify that this info is only valid for the US and check with local authorities lol... In Canada, ultralights require an ultralight licence, with the corresponding type annotation (for paramotor, in this case. If you want to fly an airplane-style ultralight, for example, you will need the correct annotation as well)
Right, many videos reference regulations without considering that audiences may be in different countries with different rules. But listen again, I specifically mention that I am referencing rules in the US.
@@ParamotorNC didn't catch that part! In any case, happy flying mate! You guys are lucky, there are a bunch of extra rules here. The biggest bummer... no accrobatic shit. At all. Zero, none. That doesn't mean people don't do it... but it's 100% illegal in pretty much any situation other than for an official show. There is no way to practice legally so I guess they expect people to just YOLO shows...
"Oh., and watch out for power lines!"
Do you have to take the prop off to store the motor?
No, I always leave my propeller on my paramotor. Will might take his off for travel, I forget now.
In the vid I can't see how it would fit in that width with prop on.
Wow that is the most bad taste ceiling I've seen yet
Excellent advices! Thank you for sharing!
The landscape looks beautiful with the view from above.
Have you picked up McDonald’s using your glider?
Not yet! Someday.
Y'all keep on calling this a "Sport" it's a hobby. One that you make money off on TH-cam 😁
@@redwemette5942 💵
I watched Tucker fly to McDonalds and it inspired me to want to try it. I looked on the internet for Paramotoring Panama City Beach. It wasn't long and I called a number. They had a Tandem Trike for me to try. I was 74 years old then and everyone that knew me was laughing at me because of my age. At $100.00 a piece, each flight was better. I did it for 3 weeks and stopped because of peer pressure. But I have the memory of each Flight. That's more than a lot of armchair beer drinking old men.
You're never too old to try something new!
License
...not in Italy....licenze and insurance😮😮😮
I just want this so i can never deal with traffic again
Yep just please be carful!
Dude! I’m going to dress up as MothMan and fly around, problem is the parachute. Could work with a wing suit.
I keep asking, while I love the footage, even if it’s only done by sub-titles, can you give: the location, the motor, the harness, the Wing and the time of day and at least the season?
Hi Anthony, these are images of my friend and I flying near Indian Trail North Carolina on a spring morning of 2024. My friend flies the ITV Piper wing with a Parajet frame and moster185 motor.
@@ParamotorNC Hello Paramotor NC, thanks for the info, have you flown that Wing, it looked a bit “soft” to my eye. Great scenery. Sometimes it’s relaxing to just “fool around” in the air and enjoy the moment.
Friend of mine had an “Engine out” landed fine, in a field, only thing, the horse in the paddock objected, broke his jaw!
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13 seconds?
Hyundai final rate how much Opera motor glider how much thank you reply please😊
Having one of this for doomsday must be amazing 😂
Up and away! Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior and repent of your sins :)
Seriously cool
Wow! 😮
Good times...............Ben!
As a new pilot (10) it was definitely intimidating launching and landing. Lol but overall was absolutely amazing!
Seems like gust fronts were an issue....should use RadarScope so you can see them forming and coming....we get these all the time off lake Michigan....and always have plenty of time to either a void a flight or get down long before a gust front hits....a simple, easy cure for preventing meeting bad air in the sky.
@@larrykorell750 thank you for sharing. I didn’t know about RadarScope. Looks like a simple solution to avoid gust fronts.
@@larrykorell750 I downloaded the app. Thanks for the suggestion. Is there a way to be alerted? So I'm not having to constantly check?
Ben as always great spending time with you
So nice! Beautiful place to fly.
as someone who went to moonshiners this year as their first flying-- this landing situation seems infinitely better ha ha. Moonshiners is definetly one of the more demanding Flyins. I wasn't aware of how scenic Purdins was. will 100% be going here instead next year. Great video Ben
@@tango_sierra8608 it’s worth the drive time!
I'll probably go next year. About six local pilots near me went this year. As always, it is a great video.
Great video Ben
That awesome! You got a clip of me flying into the fog. Orange and black charger with an orange trike.
You are fast... I had to trim all the way out to catch you.
Interesting intro Ben...
Aaaaah that explains a lot of such videos, which look amazing to most people, while terifying licensed pilots.
Hey Ben, thanks for sharing. It's great seeing you in your travels. Keep up the great videos.
Hey, do you know anyone in the Wilson area that can teach me how to fold my wing? No flyingvor anything, I'm just trying to get started and the instructor is in Florida. I have a good wing but the last guy gave up and just balled it up in a big bag. I want to pull it out after all these storms pass by and make sure everything is good and use this wing for ground handling and learning how to fold it fir storage and to make it last as long as I possibly can. I have to get a ground handling harness when I get up with the instructor. If someone can help with the proper way to fold the wing it would be very helpful.
If I were closer, I would show you myself. But one of the best ways to connect with the local flying community is to join the North Carolina powered paragliding group in Facebook. Out the exact same question out there for the group, and someone may be willing to give you a hand. You can also learn by watching some TH-cam videos on the topic
@ParamotorNC thanks, I appreciate it. I just had an old friend that died in a crash, George Hoffman, and it put a damper on my plans. Plus my family is now "concerned" , but I was a flight crew on a forest service aircraft... and I successfully survived a parachuting crash. I sort of stoked about learning to fly PPGs.
Risk is definitely worth the reward............ Smart decision making is super important!
Correction: Your reserve is not less effective. It is completely ineffective when flying that low.
I've always wanted to do this since the late 80's when I first came over to the US. I see these for sale on CL all the time. I would probably get the trike attachment with my knee injury.
Hi Ben - you are lucky to get to fly in such a beautiful place. Much better than the scenery we have here in west Tennessee. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the safety of the sport. As a beginner pilot it is something I wrestle with every time I go up. Each time I have to remind myself there is imminent danger in many of the activities i take part in - riding the motorcycle to work, caring for livestock, even martial arts. Gotta be as safe as is possible and reasonable, don't take unnecessary risks and carry on. If it doesn't feel right, don't hesitate to abort, go around or call it a day.
@@jeffreyabryant thanks Jeff. Appreciate you.
I live in Erwin, just 30 minutes away from there. I’ve been trying to find a contact for that airport owner. Can you email me at my channel email?
shoot me a note... paramotornc@gmail.com
Ben we take risks everday in life,even crossing the street.Why not take those risks doing something we love? "Paramotoring".This sport is as safe as you make it,never force a launch.We grew up in a time where dangerous toys actually existed and we made it through just fine.I dont want to go through life in a protective bubble wishing to myself that I should have done this or that.We only have 1 life and I say live it to the fullest!!!
@@ScubaVapes thanks for sharing Rhodes words of perspective and encouragement. I agree with you.
Great video, its always the right discussion to have on safety while flying. Any closely known injuries (even by people known only by video) make you start thinking about the risks. Hopefully its a way to keep more people acting and flying safer. I've flown a LOT of random LZs, yet have had to turn down a couple places that others have flown just due to not likely the safety at an LZ, trees or lines, or hilly, etc. Its important to make your own decision as a solo pilot, regardless of what others are doing.
doh.. sh*t happens. Risk vs Reward! So ironic, I was eyeballing that spot a few weeks ago. I just assumed the proximity to camping would be a no-go. I'll have to drop in and speak with the head cheese. Beautiful flight! Love that area. I def prefer flying 'near' the mountains, rather than 'over' them. I think the risk is worth the reward. One can always stack the deck against themselves, but the inherent risk, seems worth it to me. I'd venture to say I prefer the RR ratio of ppg, vs driving on the interstate.
I would suggest to get wheels . Doesn’t add much weight and it takes a lot of bad variables out of the equation. Love your videos!
Think the risk is worth the reward! When it comes to love people don't hesitate. Been through a bitter divorce but still willing to date again..spin the bottle or better yet the prop! Full send!
Great video. Added another place to visit on my trip back east this year.
Beautiful area to fly in. Wow! I may get another dual-sport motorbike sometime so I can combine trails and backroads with flying. I tried to force a bad takeoff once and learned a lesson not to do that again; luckily I just ended up in the soybeans. Managing risks… I fly a safe wing and always have an out in case the engine fails… so I can enjoy the sport for a long time.
I love what you are saying. Maybe we can do a Moto camping trip too! But yeah, I agree that we can manage risk with a deliberate approach to ppg.
We talking about returning for riding / camping / hiking / flying in the fall.
Always looked up to your flying style and risk assessment. Sorry to hear about your friend and hope to fly with you locally again soon