Hey Tucker, Thank you for sharing the oversight you experienced with your paramotor. As a newer PPG pilot, it means a lot to see even seasoned pilots make small mistakes and learn from them. I recently got back in the air after a six-week break due to bad weather, and this video was a perfect reminder of how important it is to slow down and double-check everything. Watching videos does help keep my head in the game, but it’s a whole different story when you’re actually setting up for flight. Hearing how a simple oversight can lead to something as serious as an engine-out really drove it home for me. Thanks again for being open and honest-this was super valuable for me and I’m sure for many others too!
As a 70 year old man with a spinal cord . I have a few thousand regrets for things I didn't get a chance to do. I do love watching your videos not only because the beautiful landscapes & sky's but the adventure . I was hoping a sand worm would pop up and eat a few of you guy's but would settle for a quick ride across the dunes. Thanks for allowing a close up to all of these exotic places. I grew up & live in Philadelphia pa a 3rd world country.
I'm 72 and fly as often as weather permits .... no problems at all. It just takes simple self belief and a refusal to submit to the stereotype "old fart" label!
Greetings from A.J. near the Superstition Mountains. As your neighbor we love seeing you fly in the early evenings before sundown. We got a little nervous a few weeks ago watching you fly fearlessly over to and above the the flatiron/Superstitions. So glad you figured out the vent valve issue. Given the risks in overlooking this, you would think there must be precautionary material provided with the engine that one cannot miss seeing. Wishing you safe flights and hope to see you again in the area.
I have one of those valves on my Pap. I’ve always been a little paranoid about forgetting when I turn it off. I don’t turn it off very often but when I do, I put a little piece of orange ribbon on my pull start handle as a reminder.
So good to see you reviewing and praising this motor that so many said would never appear. Well now it has and, with your objective endorsement, it's sure to gain the foothold it richly deserves. I was around at the testing phase here in the UK with Roberto Ferrerro and had the privilege of designing the Quattro logo. The Quattro is not a power unit to suit all but it will become, I'm sure, a long awaited and revolutionary addition to the range of options.
@peakyflyers5859 I don’t mean to step on your comment directed at Tucker but I have a question. Was there ever any testing or even discussion of using the engine in a tractor configuration ?
I still can't fathom why the engineer that designed that put the exhaust tip right behind your head when there was room to pipe it down or off to the side. I know you mentioned in a previous video they make an exhaust kit for it that moves the exhaust down but I feel like that should have just been the standard exhaust. One of the best parts of a four stroke is how much quieter it is and then they go and put the exhaust right behind your ear!
I would imagine they prioritized the compact configuration, keeping the exhaust tightly wrapped around the engine. The bottom mount has a bigger footprint. I don't think the increase in noise is substantial, but just noticeable. Not really an issue in my experience.
Is it just the video or is that exhaust actually vibrating that much it almost looks like it's moving an inch or so when it's idling seems like it would destroy the exhaust and definitely the exhaust manifold gasket pretty quickly
Props to you. You are a true aviator with your approach to mishap, especially with yourself. Modest, honest and critically minded allows you to call your mistakes so you and others can learn from them, without judgement.
haha, it's not a question of what to do 'if' your motor goes out, it's what to do 'when' it goes out. Great execution of trying to restart while identifying a landing spot and then executing the landing. always enjoy watching your videos,
Great catch Tucker, on spotting the air bubble! Yet again, an amazing video with incredible footage. It’s always fantastic when you share insights like this-it’s so valuable for newbies like me as I approach my first year of paramotoring. Thanks for helping us learn!
I'm Diggin the 4 stroke! I avoid those valves on all the paramotors I sell now for that exact reason. If a client wanys one for transporting or storing the machine I add a red "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" tag on the valve.
Wouldn’t the check valve restrict air from going in One Direction? I would think that the tank would need to expand and contract allowing air in and out as needed?
Many great days spent quading and motorcycling out on the dunes with the kids and alone. Haven't been in years. Particularly great after a storm w/ lots of wind. Seeminlgy virgin tracks being made in the dunes. For solitude, tent over night out in the unfrequented areas. Great view of the stars and all. You're still doing shake down flights. Engine stared for gas sucks. Thank you for the vid.
Always feel like a fool when something like this happens, but thankful there is nothing wrong and it's an easy fix. I really like this 4 stroke. Hope you have more in the future.
I was there the weekend after thanksgiving and saw a bunch of you guys flying around. I was at wash 7 and someone flew right over me with a chase cam maybe that was you! Super cool to see you guys surfing the dunes.
That 4 stroke is amazing. I really see no downside to it. I'd like to hear the db difference from the ground, say a 100' flyover at cruise rpm vs a 2 stroke. It also seems like it hardly uses any fuel... love it.
It’s a good thing that wasn’t a premix two-stroke. Slow fuel starvation usually leads to seizure. Landing that heavy rig in soft sand is a real test of your leg strength!
Just like back in the day when motorcycles had carburetors. There was always one of us in the group that would forget to turn the gas on! You'd get about a half mile down the road, and it would start misfiring then stall. Or during the course of normal riding you'd run out of gas and have to switch to reserve on the fly. With experience we'd just reach down, turn the valve back on, then dump the clutch if we had enough speed and pop start the engine back to life, lol. Good ol' days! I didn't expect a shutoff valve on the vent there. That's actually a great idea if you plan to run E10 pump gas rather than E0 (ethanol free). The less chances for air to contact the fuel, the longer it will last. Still don't like ANY ethanol in my flying machine. Too many issues since I don't fly often. One of my regrets when I was living in Phoenix was I never took a trip to Glamis! I've always wanted to go there. Used to read Dirtwheels & 3-Wheeler magazines back in the day, and they always had articles showing all the new machines at the time ripping around Glamis. That was our utopia! Always dreamt of riding there ... but I STILL haven't done it! Some day, maybe! Would love to fly there, too! Looked like a blast! 👍😎👍
A couple of yrs ago there was a ruckus over a PPG guy supposedly coming in contact with one of the quad's antenna. Are those guys smiling,.. or flipping you off. If I was one of them...I'd be jealous of a ppg, too.
I’m old enough to be your great great grandpa and I find myself wanting to learn how to fly those damn Paramotors! Is 57 too old to learn? Maybe I should just stick to flying jets. Nice video Tucker! ❤
I feel like I could do that for hours. Very cool video capture. I still think that engine sounds like a little pit bike. Fits in out there. Perfect time of year that way. Cheers. 👍
Hey Tucker! SICK VID!!! Love that 4 Stroker, and it looks like a blast flying out at the dunes! BTW … What helmet is that you are wearing, and where might I find one? Keep up the amazing videos and flying! 😎
I would love to have that paramotor and learn to fly it, but it's an expensive hobby and at 59 years old I don't think I need to find new and wonderful ways to try to kill myself. I'll just live vicariously through your videos. Funny, I had the same thing happen to me with a boat motor several years ago. It was an old vintage motor, and I really didn't know that much about it. I didn't open the vent screw on the fuel tank cap, and it starved the motor. Lucky it was an easy fix.
Forgive me if this is a silly question. Do you have a hard copy preflight checklist like GA planes do? Will be getting a shirt. for sure, would love to win. : )
Sadly, I still don't have the money for merch, but thank you for inspiring me to start powered paragliding I love what you do and I hope to meet you one day
It might just be the sound in the video but I find it hard to believe that motor is turning 5,000 at cruise and 8,000+ at wot. I would guess is half that rpm.
Lovely place to fly , i am from Romania and in this time of the year we cant fly because is cold and rainy By the way you by youre videos introduce me in to the paramotoring
Maybe someday I'll get onto the paramotor thing. One observation from the moto world is the noise of 4Ts caused a lot of issues and got riding areas closed. The low pitch just travels farther than the higher pitch ring ding of a 2T exhaust. Is noise a issue in the paramotor world?
It happened to me at EFD a few years ago. Had just switched out gas caps because I had a vent that would leak fuel when I bent over. The new one didn't vent at all....
I don't bend over. Spilled fuel on myself once and now I take a knee instead. Every body is different but I find it better to kneel or squat than bend over.
If you can’t find the proper valve you can also buy yourself several minutes by removing the fuel lid and putting it back on however it’s temporary. Used to have a mower that vapor locked until I put a new rubber o ring on the lid.
I'm glad it was a ease fix and had a safe landing. That looked so cool flying over the Quad racers. I purchase some merch. Hope to win this time. I look forward to your next video.
All they have to do is add a cutoff switch to that valve. When the fume vent is closed, a simple relay switch cuts power to the starter. OR, In the case of a manual start, the same switch would activate an annoying warning sound as soon as you pull the cord that won't stop until you stop the engine and open the valve. It would add pennies to the overall cost, or simply add a sensor yourself.
2 Questions: 1- If the engine would have died right above the SXS drivers when you were flying pretty low do you think you would have just been able to quickly land or would it have caused you to lose altitude pretty quickly and potentially put you in a hairy situation? Obviously the scenario could have played out in any number of ways, just curious what your thoughts are. 2- With your family (who is pretty into aviation) still living in the Jersey area, are you hearing anything legit about the claims of drones/uap's? Glad everything worked out and you quickly fixed the problem, and have a merry chirstmas!
hmm no big deal crashing in the dunes. no big deal having problems you could of took? no big deal doing your home work. read the manual..hang on ill just do a check on you 'michaelrej99 ? just checked he's a potato.... he's spam
I noticed you used your phone to check fuel level, I could be wrong but it looks like the throttle has a built in mirror that still has the protective sticker on it.
We usually see PPGs when we go through Glamis. Now I know why. That looked like as much fun as running the dunes. A four stroke probably gets some respect from the dune runners. Nothing like the sound of a four stroke cruising by.
This is the kind of thing that happens when a pilot doesn't carefully review the engine's manual -- fuel starvation. I had something similar happen this spring with my FLPHG (foot launched powered hang glider). I had installed a long but small-ID vent tube for fuel tank ventilation. My previous vent was much shorter, but could possibly allow fuel to spill onto the harness (and me) while in a prone position. I failed to realize the added restriction of the longer vent tube. The engine ran strong for the launch and about 30 seconds of flight. But after that, I could tell that the engine's A/F mixture was going too lean. Of course, this engine is a smaller 120cc 2-stroke (well-modified Radne Raket), so a lean A/F condition is a big no-no. Right after I figured that the A/F was lean, the engine stumbled.... from WOT (~9800 rpm) down to about idle rpms, then the went back up to around 7500 rpms with a second or two. Well, that confirmed it that it is a lean condition. I gotta land. After landing, I took off the extended vent line and she started right up very nicely and sounded normal. However I figured I should pack it up and take her home to thoroughly check the internals for damage. I'm glad that I did. The next day I took off the head, cylinder, and piston to find that: 1) there was a lot of pock-marks on the piston deck under the squish band that indicated auto-ignition (detonation) due to a lean, too-hot condition. 2) micro-welding on the ring bottoms. Not terribly severe, but enough to index the rings so that they couldn't expand and contract during a cycle as they should. Evidence of pits on the piston's ring lands. The ring lands should be very smooth and flat to allow for good gas-sealing with the rings. 3) piston pin appeared to be burnt. 4) underside of piston deck was blackened with burnt oil residue.... it should be clean, bright aluminum. 5) all these signs indicated that the piston became much too hot, probably very near the melting point of aluminum, which severely weakens the piston for future use. The cure to this fuel tank venting faux-pas was to replace the piston, rings, piston-pin and bearing. Everything else checked out fine, such as the crank seals (vac/pressure tested) and the cylinder and head were in good shape. Concerning Tucker's 4-stroke engine.... while 4-strokes can cope with lean conditions far better than 2-strokes can, it's very likely that his overly-lean condition due to fuel starvation resulted in auto-ignition (detonation) and overheating of the piston (rings likely have micro-welding on them). To whomever receives this 'free' paramotor, I'd suggest tearing the top-end apart and checking *everything* before flying it! Otherwise it likely won't last very long. Might be the reason that he's getting rid of it. 😂
Naa good decision to not fly again even if you did figure out the issue. As I’m sure you are well aware you never know if further damage was caused from fuel starvation or there was other issues that caused the valve issue even if you’re “positive” it was human error and you’ve fixed it on site. Just safer to call it a day and go home for a debrief. And that’s why you are still alive, healthy and without a doubt the safest flyer on the platform. I really like how you operate
Had a friend do this with my Aeronca. The vent cap was plugged. 3 times he took off, lost the engine, turned back, checked the gas, fired it up and repeat
Welp here's a convenient video answer to the "What happens if the motor quits?" question for a bit. And the action leading up to it isn't a bore to watch either! Will have to keep the video link handy.
You may think Im dumb but I use a push pin and poke a hole (super small) in all of my plastic gas tanks (at the top) that I fill my toys with. they dont bloat in the sun, they dont collapse from cold. The hole isnt really big enough to have a spill or leak or let in dirt that wouldn't have made it through an air filter anyways. The hole is the size of the dot on this i. That size hole would have prevented that.
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Hey Tucker,
Thank you for sharing the oversight you experienced with your paramotor. As a newer PPG pilot, it means a lot to see even seasoned pilots make small mistakes and learn from them. I recently got back in the air after a six-week break due to bad weather, and this video was a perfect reminder of how important it is to slow down and double-check everything.
Watching videos does help keep my head in the game, but it’s a whole different story when you’re actually setting up for flight. Hearing how a simple oversight can lead to something as serious as an engine-out really drove it home for me. Thanks again for being open and honest-this was super valuable for me and I’m sure for many others too!
As a 70 year old man with a spinal cord .
I have a few thousand regrets for things I didn't get a chance to do.
I do love watching your videos not only because the beautiful landscapes & sky's but the adventure .
I was hoping a sand worm would pop up and eat a few of you guy's but would settle for a quick ride across the dunes.
Thanks for allowing a close up to all of these exotic places.
I grew up & live in Philadelphia pa a 3rd world country.
A little too much spice there?😋
@@DavidWood-r8k I’m 72 and flying is no problem at all. My buddy (76) flies too so go for it David 👍🌈
Once in the past I met a guy who was somewhere around 65-70. And both of us were on a sailplane course that day :).
I'm 72 and fly as often as weather permits .... no problems at all. It just takes simple self belief and a refusal to submit to the stereotype "old fart" label!
Greetings from A.J. near the Superstition Mountains. As your neighbor we love seeing you fly in the early evenings before sundown. We got a little nervous a few weeks ago watching you fly fearlessly over to and above the the flatiron/Superstitions. So glad you figured out the vent valve issue. Given the risks in overlooking this, you would think there must be precautionary material provided with the engine that one cannot miss seeing. Wishing you safe flights and hope to see you again in the area.
I have one of those valves on my Pap. I’ve always been a little paranoid about forgetting when I turn it off. I don’t turn it off very often but when I do, I put a little piece of orange ribbon on my pull start handle as a reminder.
Yeah I thought about zip tying it.
@@TuckerGottPre-flight tags. 😂
@@TuckerGott So that is why they make those "Remove Before Flight" tags 🤔🤔 & I'm loving the 4-stroke sounds & info. Thank you!!
Good so long as you don't forget to place the orange ribbon.
@@tedv8789 He Sells them on his website.
So good to see you reviewing and praising this motor that so many said would never appear. Well now it has and, with your objective endorsement, it's sure to gain the foothold it richly deserves. I was around at the testing phase here in the UK with Roberto Ferrerro and had the privilege of designing the Quattro logo. The Quattro is not a power unit to suit all but it will become, I'm sure, a long awaited and revolutionary addition to the range of options.
Well, it says a lot when this thing ran 52 minutes on pretty much only the gas in the fuel line
@peakyflyers5859 I don’t mean to step on your comment directed at Tucker but I have a question. Was there ever any testing or even discussion of using the engine in a tractor configuration ?
I believe the manual says that it can be used in tractor configuration.
@TuckerGott Thanks 👍🏻
That was a beautiful flight. I bet the people on the SXS were stoked having you fly along with them.
What a beautiful flight that was Tucker! So glad the engine out was both an easy fix and a safe landing
I still can't fathom why the engineer that designed that put the exhaust tip right behind your head when there was room to pipe it down or off to the side. I know you mentioned in a previous video they make an exhaust kit for it that moves the exhaust down but I feel like that should have just been the standard exhaust. One of the best parts of a four stroke is how much quieter it is and then they go and put the exhaust right behind your ear!
@@Thezuule1 it’s now available with the exhaust mounted horizontally at the base of the unit.
@@peakyflyers5859 I just work here, and they don't pay me to think, but that's how I would do it.
I would imagine they prioritized the compact configuration, keeping the exhaust tightly wrapped around the engine. The bottom mount has a bigger footprint. I don't think the increase in noise is substantial, but just noticeable. Not really an issue in my experience.
Is it just the video or is that exhaust actually vibrating that much it almost looks like it's moving an inch or so when it's idling seems like it would destroy the exhaust and definitely the exhaust manifold gasket pretty quickly
Props to you. You are a true aviator with your approach to mishap, especially with yourself. Modest, honest and critically minded allows you to call your mistakes so you and others can learn from them, without judgement.
haha, it's not a question of what to do 'if' your motor goes out, it's what to do 'when' it goes out. Great execution of trying to restart while identifying a landing spot and then executing the landing. always enjoy watching your videos,
Yeah I’ve had 3 motors out now and it’s not fun. Luckily I’ve only had 1 where I couldn’t glide back to the LZ!
Great catch Tucker, on spotting the air bubble! Yet again, an amazing video with incredible footage. It’s always fantastic when you share insights like this-it’s so valuable for newbies like me as I approach my first year of paramotoring. Thanks for helping us learn!
amazing.....
Love watching the dunes flights. It doesn't look like planet Earth. And flying with the dune buggies never gets old.
So sick dude! Love seeing all the people flying while I am duning at Glamis.
I'm Diggin the 4 stroke! I avoid those valves on all the paramotors I sell now for that exact reason. If a client wanys one for transporting or storing the machine I add a red "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" tag on the valve.
I would think a check valve would be better. Allow the tank to vent but prevent fumes from escaping.
I was just thinking this. The shut off valve is a dumb system
Wouldn’t the check valve restrict air from going in One Direction? I would think that the tank would need to expand and contract allowing air in and out as needed?
Its probably been tried and it either leaks in storage or gets stuck closed in use yet making it impossible to diagnose easily.
You’re talking in a circle. If it’s venting, fumes are escaping, 💥 fire hazard
@ our cars are vented and they don’t blow up. And we’re forgetting that when not in use it gets closed
Many great days spent quading and motorcycling out on the dunes with the kids and alone. Haven't been in years. Particularly great after a storm w/ lots of wind. Seeminlgy virgin tracks being made in the dunes. For solitude, tent over night out in the unfrequented areas. Great view of the stars and all. You're still doing shake down flights. Engine stared for gas sucks. Thank you for the vid.
Always feel like a fool when something like this happens, but thankful there is nothing wrong and it's an easy fix. I really like this 4 stroke. Hope you have more in the future.
Preflight! It's really good to have a preflight checklist!
Thanks Tucker for getting the large t-shirts back in stock. Got my orders in. Stay safe and Merry Christmas.
Wasn't expecting much of some sand but riding the features looked amazingly fun!
I was there the weekend after thanksgiving and saw a bunch of you guys flying around. I was at wash 7 and someone flew right over me with a chase cam maybe that was you! Super cool to see you guys surfing the dunes.
Preflight Checklist.
I come from fixed wing aviation - that sort of thing needs a "remove before flight" flag on it
I love that sound you made when you hit the ground! lol OIIIWEE! Feeling that 4stroke weight?
That 4 stroke is amazing. I really see no downside to it. I'd like to hear the db difference from the ground, say a 100' flyover at cruise rpm vs a 2 stroke. It also seems like it hardly uses any fuel... love it.
It’s a good thing that wasn’t a premix two-stroke. Slow fuel starvation usually leads to seizure. Landing that heavy rig in soft sand is a real test of your leg strength!
Just like back in the day when motorcycles had carburetors. There was always one of us in the group that would forget to turn the gas on! You'd get about a half mile down the road, and it would start misfiring then stall. Or during the course of normal riding you'd run out of gas and have to switch to reserve on the fly. With experience we'd just reach down, turn the valve back on, then dump the clutch if we had enough speed and pop start the engine back to life, lol. Good ol' days!
I didn't expect a shutoff valve on the vent there. That's actually a great idea if you plan to run E10 pump gas rather than E0 (ethanol free). The less chances for air to contact the fuel, the longer it will last. Still don't like ANY ethanol in my flying machine. Too many issues since I don't fly often.
One of my regrets when I was living in Phoenix was I never took a trip to Glamis! I've always wanted to go there. Used to read Dirtwheels & 3-Wheeler magazines back in the day, and they always had articles showing all the new machines at the time ripping around Glamis. That was our utopia! Always dreamt of riding there ... but I STILL haven't done it! Some day, maybe! Would love to fly there, too! Looked like a blast! 👍😎👍
A couple of yrs ago there was a ruckus over a PPG guy supposedly coming in contact with one of the quad's antenna. Are those guys smiling,.. or flipping you off. If I was one of them...I'd be jealous of a ppg, too.
That first spontaneous downhill dune foot drag was so good and then it got even better!
Great video as always, glad you got that little issue sorted. Merry Xmas Tucker
sweet dune flying! if you ever get the chance come fly with me in sand city ca dunes so much fun love this motor
Great work. Whatever you have changed in the video quality, keep doing it.
YES A NEW VIDEO BY THE BEST CHANNEL EVER.
The importance of Pre Flight Checks!!
I’m old enough to be your great great grandpa and I find myself wanting to learn how to fly those damn Paramotors! Is 57 too old to learn? Maybe I should just stick to flying jets. Nice video Tucker! ❤
I feel like I could do that for hours. Very cool video capture. I still think that engine sounds like a little pit bike. Fits in out there. Perfect time of year that way. Cheers. 👍
1:08: everything is vibrating so much
Hey Tucker! SICK VID!!! Love that 4 Stroker, and it looks like a blast flying out at the dunes! BTW … What helmet is that you are wearing, and where might I find one? Keep up the amazing videos and flying! 😎
What an interesting contraption connected to a parachute. The desert is absolutely beautiful in my opinion.
I would love to have that paramotor and learn to fly it, but it's an expensive hobby and at 59 years old I don't think I need to find new and wonderful ways to try to kill myself. I'll just live vicariously through your videos. Funny, I had the same thing happen to me with a boat motor several years ago. It was an old vintage motor, and I really didn't know that much about it. I didn't open the vent screw on the fuel tank cap, and it starved the motor. Lucky it was an easy fix.
Forgive me if this is a silly question. Do you have a hard copy preflight checklist like GA planes do? Will be getting a shirt. for sure, would love to win. : )
Awesome video! So jealous the dunes look so fun to fly and play
that was pretty funny riding with the atvs
Sadly, I still don't have the money for merch, but thank you for inspiring me to start powered paragliding I love what you do and I hope to meet you one day
It might just be the sound in the video but I find it hard to believe that motor is turning 5,000 at cruise and 8,000+ at wot. I would guess is half that rpm.
*I concur. 8600 sounds a lot different then what we heard.*
The spec says 8100 rpm at max power. A four-stroke engine makes a sound once every two revolutions, so it sounds different.
@@igorok1362 Looks like your right. Thanks.
It's also not like a car engine where you have 4 or more cylinders all going at the same time, which creates much more sound than having just 1 or 2
Maybe cuz it's a 4 stoke and not a 2 stroke like he normally flies. 1/2 the power strokes at the same rpm.
Beautiful shots, good to hear everything is OK with the paramotor.
Lovely place to fly , i am from Romania and in this time of the year we cant fly because is cold and rainy
By the way you by youre videos introduce me in to the paramotoring
Check list to be updated - of course you use a checklist ?🤔
Also 8300rpm sounds high - recommend you check your rev counter
Can you do a video about ducted fan para motors and their pros and cons?
Just an idea for an area to fly. Mohave County, black mountains, Oatman area. Super scenic and the Colorado river too. 👍🏻🇺🇸
Dunes look so fun to rip! 🌅🪂
Maybe someday I'll get onto the paramotor thing. One observation from the moto world is the noise of 4Ts caused a lot of issues and got riding areas closed. The low pitch just travels farther than the higher pitch ring ding of a 2T exhaust. Is noise a issue in the paramotor world?
Really digging this 4 stroke! Hope you're doing awesome brother!🤘🧡🦅
It happened to me at EFD a few years ago. Had just switched out gas caps because I had a vent that would leak fuel when I bent over. The new one didn't vent at all....
I don't bend over. Spilled fuel on myself once and now I take a knee instead. Every body is different but I find it better to kneel or squat than bend over.
If you can’t find the proper valve you can also buy yourself several minutes by removing the fuel lid and putting it back on however it’s temporary. Used to have a mower that vapor locked until I put a new rubber o ring on the lid.
I'm glad it was a ease fix and had a safe landing. That looked so cool flying over the Quad racers. I purchase some merch. Hope to win this time. I look forward to your next video.
All they have to do is add a cutoff switch to that valve. When the fume vent is closed, a simple relay switch cuts power to the starter. OR, In the case of a manual start, the same switch would activate an annoying warning sound as soon as you pull the cord that won't stop until you stop the engine and open the valve. It would add pennies to the overall cost, or simply add a sensor yourself.
2 Questions:
1- If the engine would have died right above the SXS drivers when you were flying pretty low do you think you would have just been able to quickly land or would it have caused you to lose altitude pretty quickly and potentially put you in a hairy situation? Obviously the scenario could have played out in any number of ways, just curious what your thoughts are.
2- With your family (who is pretty into aviation) still living in the Jersey area, are you hearing anything legit about the claims of drones/uap's?
Glad everything worked out and you quickly fixed the problem, and have a merry chirstmas!
Question, why is the exhaust located right at your ear? Wouldn’t it be much more quiet for the pilot if the exhaust port was at or close to the seat?
Yessssss!!!!! I just requested a Glamis video a few weeks ago!!!!
Everyone makes a mistake, one thing for sure you will never forget it again. I enjoyed this fun video on the dunes.
Seems like it lasted a long time with the valve closed.
Tucker are you gunna do a review on new roadster 4 wing
Nice. Thanks for the pull start nod. 😊 I noticed you attempted to pull start during your engine out. Was the e start not functioning at that juncture?
You could hear the engine turning over just a bit before he tried the pull start.
You could hear the cranking just a bit before he tried to pull start.
Thanks, I missed that.@@snarp98
Just another thing to add to the pre flight check. No big deal no harm no foul.
hmm no big deal crashing in the dunes. no big deal having problems you could of took? no big deal doing your home work. read the manual..hang on ill just do a check on you 'michaelrej99 ? just checked he's a potato.... he's spam
Wow awesome footage. EPIC FLIGHT
Mam that footage of you following them buggies is epic
Finally seeing your new upload on top of my YT page. Algo now working ok.
I noticed you used your phone to check fuel level, I could be wrong but it looks like the throttle has a built in mirror that still has the protective sticker on it.
Perhaps they could find a suitable check valve that would open automatically to vent the tank when needed?
I'm sure Roper gave you the old "You can't park there!!" when he picked you up. Lol.
We usually see PPGs when we go through Glamis. Now I know why. That looked like as much fun as running the dunes. A four stroke probably gets some respect from the dune runners. Nothing like the sound of a four stroke cruising by.
Going to have to start doing a check list.
This is the kind of thing that happens when a pilot doesn't carefully review the engine's manual -- fuel starvation.
I had something similar happen this spring with my FLPHG (foot launched powered hang glider). I had installed a long but small-ID vent tube for fuel tank ventilation. My previous vent was much shorter, but could possibly allow fuel to spill onto the harness (and me) while in a prone position. I failed to realize the added restriction of the longer vent tube.
The engine ran strong for the launch and about 30 seconds of flight. But after that, I could tell that the engine's A/F mixture was going too lean. Of course, this engine is a smaller 120cc 2-stroke (well-modified Radne Raket), so a lean A/F condition is a big no-no. Right after I figured that the A/F was lean, the engine stumbled.... from WOT (~9800 rpm) down to about idle rpms, then the went back up to around 7500 rpms with a second or two. Well, that confirmed it that it is a lean condition. I gotta land.
After landing, I took off the extended vent line and she started right up very nicely and sounded normal. However I figured I should pack it up and take her home to thoroughly check the internals for damage. I'm glad that I did.
The next day I took off the head, cylinder, and piston to find that:
1) there was a lot of pock-marks on the piston deck under the squish band that indicated auto-ignition (detonation) due to a lean, too-hot condition.
2) micro-welding on the ring bottoms. Not terribly severe, but enough to index the rings so that they couldn't expand and contract during a cycle as they should. Evidence of pits on the piston's ring lands. The ring lands should be very smooth and flat to allow for good gas-sealing with the rings.
3) piston pin appeared to be burnt.
4) underside of piston deck was blackened with burnt oil residue.... it should be clean, bright aluminum.
5) all these signs indicated that the piston became much too hot, probably very near the melting point of aluminum, which severely weakens the piston for future use.
The cure to this fuel tank venting faux-pas was to replace the piston, rings, piston-pin and bearing. Everything else checked out fine, such as the crank seals (vac/pressure tested) and the cylinder and head were in good shape.
Concerning Tucker's 4-stroke engine.... while 4-strokes can cope with lean conditions far better than 2-strokes can, it's very likely that his overly-lean condition due to fuel starvation resulted in auto-ignition (detonation) and overheating of the piston (rings likely have micro-welding on them). To whomever receives this 'free' paramotor, I'd suggest tearing the top-end apart and checking *everything* before flying it! Otherwise it likely won't last very long. Might be the reason that he's getting rid of it. 😂
Can you lock/brake the prop in an engine-off situation? A stopped prop would generate less Drag. Thanks.
Nope.
Naa good decision to not fly again even if you did figure out the issue. As I’m sure you are well aware you never know if further damage was caused from fuel starvation or there was other issues that caused the valve issue even if you’re “positive” it was human error and you’ve fixed it on site. Just safer to call it a day and go home for a debrief. And that’s why you are still alive, healthy and without a doubt the safest flyer on the platform. I really like how you operate
Will you be testing a 3 blade on it?
Nope, just two blade.
Looks like an awesome place
Had a friend do this with my Aeronca. The vent cap was plugged. 3 times he took off, lost the engine, turned back, checked the gas, fired it up and repeat
Can we get you a flight path to video? Would be great for people to see some of the common routes… we’ll cover your fuel 😁🤘
Wondering how the motor mounts will hold up because I think the four stroke has more vibration. Could be wrong
This video is Gold Tuck!!!
Years ago our helicopter was following some Baja racers and a rock nicked the windshield... Be careful behind stuff
This is like best number 1 bucket list i want to do wow
You have ADSB? I fly over those often.
Note for manufacturer - a double fuel tap that cannot be opened if the vent is closed.
wonder if that vent valve is on pre flight check list
Happens with small outboard motors too.
hehe the sound at 9:50
Welp here's a convenient video answer to the "What happens if the motor quits?" question for a bit. And the action leading up to it isn't a bore to watch either! Will have to keep the video link handy.
Does this engine have an external fuel pump like AC motors for example?
We out here! 🤘
You may think Im dumb but I use a push pin and poke a hole (super small) in all of my plastic gas tanks (at the top) that I fill my toys with. they dont bloat in the sun, they dont collapse from cold. The hole isnt really big enough to have a spill or leak or let in dirt that wouldn't have made it through an air filter anyways. The hole is the size of the dot on this i. That size hole would have prevented that.
There could be a springed valve instead of the handle... When I once forgot to open the vent, my tank was squeezed to a complete collapse...
I may be getting ahead of myself here but, do you know the estimated retail cost of this paramotor?
🦘🇦🇺 Fabulous flying area. Thanks for the spin numbers - from an ”engine nerd”🤣 Love the title, I’ll wear it with honour 🥇🙏
Novice pilot learns the importance of checklists........
Novice. 😂 Checklist. 😂
Excellent video!
That face your making in the thumbnail sums it all up😂