Yes just watching this adds more fuel to my fire I definitely desire to fly and I’ve been eyeballing one of these for the last two maybe three years appreciate the video and thank you
OMG, i kept repeating quit staying close to the ground, stop staying close to the ground. If something goes wrong you want altitude = time to react. The 1st mistake of a rookie pilot... thinking that being close to the ground keeps you safe.
You don't understand Ultralight flying. Even at 1,000' you are just 2 minutes from the ground so one may as well get accustomed to low level flying while always leaving yourself an out and planning well ahead for an engine failure.
@@shannonwhitaker9630 I understand perfectly ultralight flying - you simply didn't understand my comment. The people that I was referring to want to stay within 250 feet of the ground and often much lower which gives them zero time to react to an emergency. At even 1000 or 2000 feet of the ground you have a few seconds to respond, and you should have a known and practiced response to common emergency situations... at that altitude you have time to bail out and for your parachute to actually open before you hit the ground. Experienced fliers understand that flying 100 feet off the ground puts them at an increased risk (rather than safer), and they make that personal choice by compensating for it as best they can.
I totally agree that new guys will often hug the ground and fly over bad areas with no outs. In my case the rules are a bit different as I fly a twin Lazair. If I have any altitude at all I can fly to a safe landing in the far off distance. Been there done it.
You didn’t feel ready when your instructor gave you the green light to solo but years later you leave the ground in this ultra light aircraft. I’m encourage to go and buy an ultra light and just go and fly it.😀
Between you and me (hopefully the FAA doesn't read this) I don't feel like any formal training is really necessary to fly. Get spun up on some flight simulator, do several hundred landings, know a little about weather first (the cooler the weather, the better air density) and fly without any winds at all especially your first times. I honestly believe a person can.... well they have!!! you can search it on youtube and find people that self taught!
Get 10hrs up to point of Solo in Cessna 150-152. Learn ground handing to a T until you are completely in control at all times. Pick a Zero wind day and go for it.
There is absolutely nothing about Ultralight flying that anyone has to explain to me. I was first exposed to Ultralights in 1980 as a kid and have been involved with them ever sense. I've seen it all trust me . I currently fly my Lazair and I'm pushing towards of 2,000 hrs and hopefully far beyond.
That was awesome! Maybe try to go a little higher next time :)
I remember my first solo with my Kolb Firefly. Nice job. Same feeling. That looks like the perfect place to fly.
Low Alt Desert Flying ... Absolutely Love It ! BRAVO Dude - Best Of Luck With Your Cool Kolb
That looks fun. I might have to get one one of these days.
Congrats buddy, that was great, that lake bed is deceiving to tell how far off the ground you where but you did great. Please share more.
Congratulations! What are the specs of your ultralight?
You’ve got a nice big playground to learn. Great job.
I was very nervous as to how close to the ground you were staying.
Excellent flying .4/22/2023yr
Yes just watching this adds more fuel to my fire I definitely desire to fly and I’ve been eyeballing one of these for the last two maybe three years appreciate the video and thank you
Nice dude. Hoping I get to pick one of those up someday soon. I'd be curious to hear the history of that unit and you're flight training.
Firefly is my Dream airplane!
Learning the basics and can't wait to get into one ! Have many experienced pilots to help me along Can't wait!Enjoy!
OMG, i kept repeating quit staying close to the ground, stop staying close to the ground. If something goes wrong you want altitude = time to react.
The 1st mistake of a rookie pilot... thinking that being close to the ground keeps you safe.
You don't understand Ultralight flying. Even at 1,000' you are just 2 minutes from the ground so one may as well get accustomed to low level flying while always leaving yourself an out and planning well ahead for an engine failure.
@@shannonwhitaker9630 I understand perfectly ultralight flying - you simply didn't understand my comment. The people that I was referring to want to stay within 250 feet of the ground and often much lower which gives them zero time to react to an emergency. At even 1000 or 2000 feet of the ground you have a few seconds to respond, and you should have a known and practiced response to common emergency situations... at that altitude you have time to bail out and for your parachute to actually open before you hit the ground. Experienced fliers understand that flying 100 feet off the ground puts them at an increased risk (rather than safer), and they make that personal choice by compensating for it as best they can.
I totally agree that new guys will often hug the ground and fly over bad areas with no outs. In my case the rules are a bit different as I fly a twin Lazair. If I have any altitude at all I can fly to a safe landing in the far off distance. Been there done it.
@@shannonwhitaker9630 Agreed. Twins are nice to have in an emergency. For the low and slow crowd a nice glide angle or a 'chute is almost as nice.
I'd love to show you the other side of UL flying. Look up Lazair VTOL here on YT.
Way too close to the ground. Good job of control for now... bro you need more altitude! Don’t be bold, be safe! Altitude is your best friend!
You didn’t feel ready when your instructor gave you the green light to solo but years later you leave the ground in this ultra light aircraft. I’m encourage to go and buy an ultra light and just go and fly it.😀
Between you and me (hopefully the FAA doesn't read this) I don't feel like any formal training is really necessary to fly. Get spun up on some flight simulator, do several hundred landings, know a little about weather first (the cooler the weather, the better air density) and fly without any winds at all especially your first times. I honestly believe a person can.... well they have!!! you can search it on youtube and find people that self taught!
Get 10hrs up to point of Solo in Cessna 150-152. Learn ground handing to a T until you are completely in control at all times. Pick a Zero wind day and go for it.
@@shannonwhitaker9630 I've never seen a student solo a Cessna below 15hrs
@@SgfGustafsson I solo's a 150 in my 10th hr and I'm working towards my 2,000th hr of Ultralight flying. So....
There is absolutely nothing about Ultralight flying that anyone has to explain to me. I was first exposed to Ultralights in 1980 as a kid and have been involved with them ever sense. I've seen it all trust me . I currently fly my Lazair and I'm pushing towards of 2,000 hrs and hopefully far beyond.
That looked more like a test drive than a test flight 😂
omg dont give me ideas i'd kill myself in one of these. how does it handle a 20kt gust of wind?
You don’t fly one of these in 20 knots unless your crazy