Flying our Own plane to go Paragliding in Santa Barbara

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  • @SuperAero
    @SuperAero 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Easily the best aviation TH-cam content there is right here folks. Loved this one!

  • @tikkathreebarrels
    @tikkathreebarrels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oh man! There isn't a mom or a dad anywhere in the world who didn't shed a tear.......

  • @bobfromfargo8026
    @bobfromfargo8026 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Amazing, as a dad of 4 daughters I think the hugs at the end say it all. I'm currently teaching my 10 year old how to fly and I wouldn't trade that time for anything. Good job!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah those times spent together will be cherished. Good on you!

  • @evanallred3460
    @evanallred3460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brought me to tears. It's so good to see parents challenging and strengthening their children with a aim for a better future. Good job mom and dad. Great job girls, you are so fortunate to have such quality parents.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the kind comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @petertamblyn7954
    @petertamblyn7954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I loved the "How to Train Your Dragon" reference.

  • @rldukes5729
    @rldukes5729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Boy, when you have daughters it's really special...
    Two words - I wept.

  • @gmontoy153a
    @gmontoy153a 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Holy crap, I can only imagine how nervous I would be watching my 12 year old in the same situation.

  • @jeffobrien1836
    @jeffobrien1836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THIS! .... This is amazing. I paraglide and now pursuing my PPL. The ultimate goal is to fly my plane to the mountain where I paraglide. Do some free flying then fly my plane home. Thanks for visualizing the dream.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      good luck on your private pilot license. I hope you enjoy the process! We hope to get started with paragliding more sometime. It was amazing.

  • @dkbrowny
    @dkbrowny 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man....the way you edit, your story telling, the music. I’m a grown man almost in tears here watching this. Geeez Eric! I don’t even know you guys and I’m getting emotional over paragliding. WHAT!?! 😉 I also have 2 daughters so I feel ya. Safe flying!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for the nice comment! I really appreciate the encouragement and support.

  • @codyalexanderkeith
    @codyalexanderkeith 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was my favourite video you’ve made! Right up my alley... mixing aviation with another family adventure!
    My wife and I were just chatting about flying to a local ski hill for the day.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I think it is my favorite as well. It was such a fun adventure.

  • @dcardsfan4340
    @dcardsfan4340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video! The instructors were excellent! As a father, I would have a hard time determining if I wanted to be on the top of the hill to encourage the start of their journey or at the bottom to embrace them after such a cool and epic ride. It is very cool to see your kids try new things, especially the things that may bring a little angst to mom and dad. I speak from the experience of father who watched his 17 year old daughter solo for the first time and then skydive less than six months later. :-) Love your channel and all of your adventures, especially how you do most of it as a family. Keep it up!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a tough call to be at the top or bottom, also considering which shot to capture. :) Congrats on your daughter's solo! Huge accomplishment at 17!

  • @rodandanner2132
    @rodandanner2132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was beautiful. It put a smile om my face while I'm at work. Thanks for your videos of thrills, adventures and encouragements. You are one of the best channels out there in TH-cam Land.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow thank you so much for that. I'm really glad you enjoyed this one. It may be my favorite that we have made. It was a really fun weekend.

  • @CalebSimonyiGindele
    @CalebSimonyiGindele 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a marriage counselor, I have to say you did a stellar job with empathy after breaking out of the clouds and debriefing with your wife. Great modelling of a non-defensive, empathic response. I'm sure that wasn't part of your pilot's training :-)

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I may have captured the only time I have ever done that. Still have a lot of work to do in that arena and learning every day! I will say, learning to fly a plane by sole reference to instruments is a lot easier.. haha

  • @fishicaleducation3694
    @fishicaleducation3694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Film. Inspiring. Keep it up my friend
    chris

  • @ProPilotPete
    @ProPilotPete 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible! I was nervous for them, now I want to try! Great family experience!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you ever get a chance to do it, go for it! It's really fun.

  • @SkidzFPV
    @SkidzFPV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!! My first lesson at Eagle will be this weekend, can not wait!!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Say hi to Rob and Garcia for me! Haha. I can't wait to get back there.

    • @SkidzFPV
      @SkidzFPV 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SoCalFlyingMonkey so have you been paragliding much still? Been pretty epic in central Cali, been flying Tollhouse a lot and it’s been incredible!

  • @thomasgreen1688
    @thomasgreen1688 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Eric, truly enjoy watching you and your families adventures. It can be extremely empowering to confront ones fears, challenge and conquer. Keep challenging not only yourself, but all those around you, for that is what living is all about. Thanks brother, can’t wait to see another video.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for the thoughtful and positive comments. I appreciate it!!

  • @calirambo7896
    @calirambo7896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful video. Amazing how nervous mom was to fly in the clouds in your plane for the millionth time, but she still had the courage to paraglide. Nice to be a fearless 12 year old too.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Yeah the Kobe accident has everyone on edge a bit...

  • @niMBis
    @niMBis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This was a really heartwarming video to watch, thank you for this.

  • @ppgwhereeverett4412
    @ppgwhereeverett4412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ALL of You , EXCELLENT !!! Now that you know, after take off, Hands Up, relax and enjoy the sounds and the view ! Welcome to OUR side !

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the tips. We are stoked to continue on with it and see where it takes us.

  • @nickhart5332
    @nickhart5332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was awesome! Now for PPG. 😎

  • @kenngross5306
    @kenngross5306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ThT looks like fun. Congratulations to all.

  • @trentadams1755
    @trentadams1755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a fantastic video! Meaningful for me as I learned to fly and grew up in Santa Barbara. Know the area very well. Very, very well done. Thank you!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it! And thank you for the nice comment!

  • @RussellWHanson
    @RussellWHanson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm guessing most viewers aren't paraglider pilots... But this video shows how even a child can fly a paraglider 8)

  • @sdritzi
    @sdritzi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best pieces of aviation filmmaking I've ever seen. Literally brought tears to my eyes. Well done all! May all life's adventures be as rewarding.

  • @owntor1
    @owntor1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like fun!

  • @jcposada
    @jcposada 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love everything about your videos. The sound, the editing, the storytelling, the honesty. Please keep them coming.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thank you! Thanks for the encouragement!

  • @mpamsinc
    @mpamsinc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an awesome feel good video. What a man you are to kindly validate your wife's fears after flying thru the clouds to exposing your family to such great experiences. Kudos to you.

  • @kf0crf-clint367
    @kf0crf-clint367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video👍🏻👍🏻

  • @paultaylor9939
    @paultaylor9939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job guys loved it

  • @chuckmartin5773
    @chuckmartin5773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great dad!! I just love the time and adventures you have with your family! Good for you!!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! We are having fun on these adventures.

  • @DrPsychedelic
    @DrPsychedelic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Even though this was three years ago it’s crazy! Because I live there! I’ve always watched them till we moved to Idaho! Every year when i go to visit we always do something fun with my three aunts! This is something I’ve been looking at for a long time and have always wanted to do it! But doing it with family and friends would be so fun! I’m so glad you got to go to my hometown! It’s lovely and I wish I could move there someday

  • @kiltedpiper98
    @kiltedpiper98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! What an amazing experience. I love your perspective on how your family is able to challenge and grow with these experiences, and how you use the “magic carpet” as an enabler if these experiences. Nicely done cinematography and music.

  • @FlyingwithBigErn
    @FlyingwithBigErn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh yeah that's on the list! Thanks for taking us along! Cheers!👍

  • @enriquegrinan2222
    @enriquegrinan2222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! One of your best videos (if not the best!). Cheers from Mexico City.

  • @maverickchristianrobbins7876
    @maverickchristianrobbins7876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is awesome

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! It is my favorite video on our channel for many reasons. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @hamidalipour6001
    @hamidalipour6001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For some reason I found this video so so amazing! Really enjoyed how entire family overcame their fear and bounded during this trip :)

  • @winnlux
    @winnlux 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful and inspiring! And I love that you do everything as a family. Keep'em coming!!

  • @vcpinjectionpb
    @vcpinjectionpb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Huge smile on my face, I have 3 daughters and a son. Keep doing what you're doing with the kids. One of the best flying videos ever.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aw thanks so much for the encouragement. I truly appreciate it.

  • @ian3902
    @ian3902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have a great family and are so lucky to have the opportunities to build such good memories for them.

  • @sportopaul3482
    @sportopaul3482 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks like so much fun!

  • @hosegooseman5
    @hosegooseman5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video. Glad you guys are having fun. Keep it up !!!

  • @Ewmansour
    @Ewmansour 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a fantastic video. Thank you for posting.

  • @jimiemick
    @jimiemick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never thought I would want to try para gliding. But next time I’m state side I think I’ll head up to Santa Barbara and give it a shot.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It wasn't on my radar until recently. It sure is fun!

  • @JustaPilot1
    @JustaPilot1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When the light goes on, life changes. Stunning.

  • @donc9751
    @donc9751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, we just talked about your paragliding video briefly in the comments in a more recent video of yours, and I had seen this before but wow, both of your daughters went, all of you and I have to say for the 1st time getting airborne you all did fantastic!!! All of your launches were amazingly smooth and you all brought the wing up nice and symmetrical!!! Perfect landings and you really handled the lift you glad like a pro!!!!
    I loved this video, I'm not a dad and never will be at my age, but I felt so much pride for your girls, I imagine you must of been out of this world with love and pride in your family!!!
    This video is truly a beautiful thing and testimony for love for your family!
    I only flew paragliders for a few years, things can and do happen as you know so after I had a serious accident, and several months recovery time, got back on the horse, but I eventually gave it up. Stay safe, and blue sky's and smooth air to you and your fantastic family!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video. Paragliding was amazing and we hope we can continue on with it when time allows. Eagle
      In Santa Barbara is a great place to learn in that easy training hill.

    • @donc9751
      @donc9751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SoCalFlyingMonkey yes that site looks like a beautiful place for training and learning to get comfortable taking off!!! And landing!

  • @weshoover986
    @weshoover986 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This whole experience was incredibly inspiring! Exactly what I want to be doing with my family in the next 6 years. Thanks for showing the possibilities of great family adventures in aviation and otherwise!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you have some fun aviation adventures with your family.

  • @stagedrightevents9962
    @stagedrightevents9962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The gift of adventure can never be taken away! You are amazing parents!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Adventure and family are a good combo. :)

  • @alankroit
    @alankroit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh wow. That was just so beautiful. What a wonderful family. Am I the only one who got really emotional. I was glad I watched it on my own. It would have been too embarrassing otherwise. Thank you so much for sharing this. I loved, loved, loved it. Family is everything.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for watching it and commenting with how it made you feel. I really appreciate it.

    • @markayers5397
      @markayers5397 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      no you not... A very emotional video. It's wonderful to get to watch you and your family attemot and succeed! and even if they failed, at least they are living to the fullest and learning at thesame time!

  • @edthompson2043
    @edthompson2043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow Eric! They just keep getting better and better. What an amazing experience for the family!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ed. I am working hard on creating the best videos I can and appreciate the encouraging support.

  • @timcanoeing
    @timcanoeing 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    First full video I've watched of yours - beautiful. Thank you for loving and supporting your wife and championing your kids the way you do!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the kind words and for watching the video.

  • @kielydj
    @kielydj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great film - you definitely know how to tell a story.

  • @nolanbmoxley
    @nolanbmoxley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video Eric! Looks like too much fun.

  • @billrote7062
    @billrote7062 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done! The whole family did a great job. We may need to try that. Here in SD they fly off of the cliff at Torrey Pines. Learning on that hill in SB looks a lot less intimidating.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's the perfect environment for what they call "sled rides" in calm conditions. He said you can fly a sack of potatoes off the hill in calm conditions and it will land in the landing zone perfectly. Once I understood all that I was ok with the little one going.

  • @sparrowcar
    @sparrowcar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brilliant vid as always. Sad when you mention your eldest going off to college soon. The years of early parenthood just fly by so quickly.

  • @airsideopslax7911
    @airsideopslax7911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What you have with your girls is my goal with my two girls. Absolutely amazing!

  • @phillip1115
    @phillip1115 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful, just beautiful.

  • @gilbertnicholas1582
    @gilbertnicholas1582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love videos like this that gives me something to add to my bucket list

  • @davehallier8584
    @davehallier8584 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow wow wow Eric and Family... I love this stuff! A true pro video that I must get my wife to see.
    I’m semi retired at 63, due to medical, can’t return to commercial flying, but but but, I may convince my wife to let me finally buy my own plane. I use to fly West Coast here in Vancouver, BC in my 20’s, flying Grumman Goose, 680 Commander, King Air, Navajos, etc. Got my eyes on Aztec, Bonanzas, maybe even a Cardinal RG. I’m also a mechanic, but wonder how much costs involved for all that you’ve done on your Six?
    I love your videos, capture so much of the fun, real honest and informative. I became an instant subscriber immediately after first video on buying the Six. We are planning our retirement to Okanagan BC, purchase new property, build new house and shop for me, hot rods, quads again, she wants kyacks , and I want to do more or less what you did. I have a retired friend who is building his ZH50, but I don’t have that patience and feel I’m running out of time. Given a healthy budget, I can do what you did mostly myself!
    Another friend of mine just died of a massive heart attack at 72, left behind his million dollar estate, he being a hot rod guy, leaving his incomplete T bucket build for someone else to finish. He would listen or do anything about his health, so now a friend inherited all the money and possessions.
    So, encourage me please, to go after what you’ve done!

  • @felipep.4022
    @felipep.4022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely spectacular work, man. Beautiful video, and what a wonderful experience for your whole family. This one hit very close to home for me... as the parent of a daughter that we just dropped off this week for her first year of college, I’m feeling those emotions as my own little one has now left the nest. I have to confess I got quite emotional. Keep up the great work.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh man I am dreading that day. I dont know how my wife will get through it. Must be bittersweet.

    • @edadan
      @edadan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SoCalFlyingMonkey - It's not the end of the story...just a new chapter.
      "Direct your children onto the right path,
      and when they are older, they will not leave it." (Proverbs 22:6)

  • @samcarr5540
    @samcarr5540 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is an amazing place to learn a really great school and you have an amazing family and it's really awesome to watch this video and watch them learn I push my kids the same way to have fun live and learn

  • @ryanberges7568
    @ryanberges7568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing this. As a new pilot and one in IFR training at present this is valuable.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you found it useful and thank you for the positive feedback.

  • @dougarroyo794
    @dougarroyo794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My twins just turned 12 today. you have inspired me to take on more adventures with them. thank you!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love hearing this. Thanks you for the comment.

  • @jasonrwilkinson9216
    @jasonrwilkinson9216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was awesome! I love your family and especially proud of your children doing this.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. It was a fun experience together!

  • @theavbug
    @theavbug 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos!! Amazing.

  • @FlyingDirty
    @FlyingDirty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, that looks like a lot of fun and a great spot to take my family. But don't bet on me! I'd probably be the one chickening out. Excellent video Eric!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Once you see how easy it is you will go for it!

    • @FlyingDirty
      @FlyingDirty 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SoCalFlyingMonkey Eric, did you get to see the message I left you on your TruTrak video? I wanted to know if that had happened to you before with your A/P. Thanks!

  • @niklaspilot
    @niklaspilot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was great! I was supposed to do my first solo skydive this year but due to lockdown everything got canceled. I really hope I can do it next year once the season for skydiving starts again.

  • @dizzydean2458
    @dizzydean2458 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really heart warming. Thank you !

  • @berniefritts1572
    @berniefritts1572 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are really selling the wife on working toward owning our own plane. The trips you guys take are a blast and we love to travel places.

  • @이우섭-q3h
    @이우섭-q3h 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoyed the video

  • @csh8514
    @csh8514 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best video! Thanks for your efforts and fim making!

  • @frankiep.8446
    @frankiep.8446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was awesome! My wife, daughter and myself truly enjoyed this video. You're ending accolades, support and admiration to your family as they accepted, and enjoyed, their first challenging hang glider experience, was inspiring. Maybe, just maybe, I can talk my gals into experiencing hang gliding. (listen to me; like, it's something I've already experienced - lol) Thanks!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it! I think y'all should try it!!

  • @YuyinSports
    @YuyinSports 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been binge watching your content and this one is one of my favoritesss. So inspiring, you got an absolutely beautiful family and the video quality is amazing.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much. This one is definitely one of my favorites we have made. :)

  • @chrisanderson4394
    @chrisanderson4394 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the reasons I love my wing leveller in my Mooney. As much as your head doesn't want to believe that you're level, it's a life saver.

  • @georgeclever113
    @georgeclever113 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved that one. Check out Lake Annecy in France for some varsity level paragliding.

  • @Ivan-yj5cf
    @Ivan-yj5cf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cant stop watching your videos. Thank you for sharing and cheers on your beautiful family. A++++

  • @mathieubertholino
    @mathieubertholino 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you so much for sharing. I loved it

  • @3358g
    @3358g 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing content. Keep it up!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the encouragement. I appreciate it!

  • @flyingmusician
    @flyingmusician 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So awesome! Great video and great experiences.

  • @robertcringely7348
    @robertcringely7348 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifully shot and those daughters, they were great! As a father of three sons I can only hope mine would have done as well.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We had such a great time. If you ever get the opportunity to give it a go, it is worth the effort.

  • @danspiteri4350
    @danspiteri4350 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Elings park is great, I used to go there all the time.

  • @mandarin1257
    @mandarin1257 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    They seem like great guys.

  • @adventureswiththehaydens9071
    @adventureswiththehaydens9071 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing. It seems you are teaching your kids how to be independent young adults, and the adventures that they will remember taking with you as a family will be amazing. Trying to obtain my PPL in the next year or so.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck on your flight training. It is such a fun process//

  • @Alniemi
    @Alniemi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow your videos are something else, such amazing story telling and editing. Definitely earned this sub!!!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! Hope you like the other ones as well.

  • @harveyhughes8077
    @harveyhughes8077 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos. You have a great family and it is fun to watch you share your passion with them! Our sons grew up flying with me and my wife as a family and now they are both active in aviation and our family business. Make more videos, I enjoy your creative style. I am going over to patreon to join your site. You’re my first patreon subscription.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for the encouragement and also for the support on Patreon. Both mean so much to me. I will connect with you over on Patreon!

  • @gutboy17
    @gutboy17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video. Such an inspirational family adventure. AAA+++

  • @The1samuel7
    @The1samuel7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Flying Monkey! As an college student, you have inspired me to pursue my pilot's license. Thank you!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      go for it and good luck pursuing your license. it is a really fun process!

  • @lanceg.8458
    @lanceg.8458 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have no words... Maybe one: Stellar

  • @craigsanders6925
    @craigsanders6925 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was listening to the Pilot to Pilot podcast, not done yet, and had to come find this vid. What a great adventure!!!!!!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for checking it out! If you ever get the chance to try Paragliding, do it. It was really fun.

    • @craigsanders6925
      @craigsanders6925 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SoCalFlyingMonkey I plan to give it a try, some good friends I used to road race motorcycles with are into paragliding now. They're currently in South America flying. Flights over 4 hours covering 200 Km.

  • @-shadyG
    @-shadyG 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    just one word.. fearless .. ok ok two words proud.

  • @rhysstanley7140
    @rhysstanley7140 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beatiful

  • @jamesbarros950
    @jamesbarros950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I saw my old house from your airplane (simi valley)
    Also I totally want to go paragliding in Santa Barbara now.

  • @wokkus5610
    @wokkus5610 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe next time you guys enter the clouds near mountainous terrain you could just have Poppins take a look at the synthetic vision on the PFD for some extra consolation.

  • @byutennismenace
    @byutennismenace 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Kaipeternicolas
    @Kaipeternicolas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video! This made me tear up and I don't even have kids yet!!!!!! Haha. Definitely will check this place out!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eagle is great- the guys there are top notch.

  • @SkaegSkater
    @SkaegSkater 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys seems like really great parents. Well done.

  • @lawrencem360
    @lawrencem360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely fantastic! What a great aviation video, can't wait to take my kids out paragliding, I will be sure to tell Eagle Paragliding it was because of this video. BTW I would turn on synthetic vision on your iPad for Poppins, it will help in her comfort in IFR.

  • @anitahowe8913
    @anitahowe8913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish you had told me about the bet so I could have gotten in on it! So happy everyone had a super fun day!!!

    • @poppinsh.7820
      @poppinsh.7820 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anita! You would have bet in my favor, right?!

  • @DCWrinkler
    @DCWrinkler 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos and all of your content about flying and aviation. But this one was really cool and it shows how much of a great father and husband you are as well as a great pilot! This made me want to try paragliding.

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank so much. i try but still have a long way to go and a lot of work to do. if you get a chance to try paragliding it is really incredible. i am lookign forward to having time to dedicate to it

  • @FlyingWithZac
    @FlyingWithZac 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know it’s your job, but I love the camera angles you get in this clip! I’ll forever keep trying to be as good as you Eric!

    • @SoCalFlyingMonkey
      @SoCalFlyingMonkey  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for that feedback. I had some help on this video from another cinematographer/paraglider - he did a great job capturing some of these moments.