What happened is very scarey!! I can relate to a similar incident in a cessna 172, on take off got hit with a down draught bounced off the runway before getting airborne. Hence would say design would not matter when mother nature decides to unleash!!
Yes, there are reserves and you only need 50 to 75' for one to open. I am picking up a black hawk 120 package deal. Package does not include reserve...500 dollar option. Way cheaer than a ride in an ambulance... or worse.
@BubbaPPG Thinking about getting one of these. Friend of mine here in Newton Falls, OH sells them and even includes free training when you buy from him. Cant wait!
serious question. I have a pliots' License for light aircraft but have been topying with the idea of this sport for a while. This video scare me to think the wing collapse can kill you, you were very lucky. Is there a reserve shoot? If not I'll stay with larger aircraft until a safer system is manufactured. I have no wings of my own so that's why I am such a baby about this.
The guy in this video is flying a glider in a totally unsafe and uncertified configuration which is the reason for the collapse and lack of recovery. He is also flying an outdated unit called a Fresh Breeze which doesn't have any of the new safety features like on the Flat Top paramotor. He also has no reserve. Get the right gear and your odds of survival right now are still 100%. Call 800-707-2525 and talk to people that really know their stuff and can point you int he right direction.
It have nothing to do with the paramotor. Just because you are a dealer of the Flat Top it doesn't mean it's better or safer.
The reason of such a violent reaction could be that he was flying a high class paraglider, probably using speedbar or the down burst was so strong that he couldn't do anything about it. Throwing the reserve might help but i think he wouldn't react fast enough so he would have crashed anyway.
When he took the collapse he immediately got riser twist because of the high soft hang point on the Fresh Breeze he was flying. That pointed the thrust the opposite direction he was going. YES an up to date paramotor makes a HUGE difference. The throttle also got tangled in the lines because of the bicycle brake design. Again the Flat Top would have been a big help. The guy in this video bought a Flat Top after his experinece. Proper design is extremely important.
Maybe at some point you're right but it doesn't mean that flying with Fresh Breeze is unsafe. You've got to remember that the main reason that he got this collapse is bad weather conditions and that is why he crashed. You cannot say that he wouldn't have crashed if he had flown Flat Top. Moreover the newer Fresh Breeze have lower hang point and not bicycle brake design as well.
You're playing with people fears here to advertise the product that you sell and I don't like that, I'm sorry.
No, the reason for the collapse was because he had the trim tabs out. That and the problem with the Fresh Breeze is why it didn't recover properly after the first collapse. Having an oops in this sport is pretty much guaranteed. The Flat Top has crumple zone to absorb that impact, odds are if he had been flying a Flat Top he wouldn't have been injured. Yes the Flat Top does make a huge difference in safety. The Fresh Breeze has ZERO crumple zone. ZERO. That's like no seat belt in a car.
No it doesn't fine sir, because the harness can just swing into the ground the pilot will just HIT the ground. The cage & frame can only act as impact absorbtion if there are solid comfort bars holding the pilot off the ground and forcing the bottom and sides to crush before the pilot hits. Make sense? That's why he broke his back when he hit the ground. There was nothing to absorb the impact. I have full stalled into the ground on a Flat Top with a 17sm glider, the crumple zone saved me!!
you should watch some of imasuper's videos! you'll realize it's only a matter of time before he is unable to respond to your comments! (it doesn't matter what he is flying)
I just designed a special reserve that could easily save your butt in this very same scenario. Just go to my channel and follow the link to my website and look at reserves. Safety is up a huge step.
why did the glider colapse? what did the pilot say? was it induced by pulling the A? How were the weather conditions? Lee? If there is no explanation for the accident, I don't think that its a save sport.
The pilot had determined that the conditions were not good, but decided to fly anyway when approached by interested persons who wanted to see him launch. Simple case of making a bad decision. I'm glad to report he is in good health and still flying. The sport is very safe in normal conditons. On this day the wind was strong, gusty and variable with intermitent snow showers near by. Thanks for asking :-)
he had jet black hair b4 the accident.
MrScribblydibbly 1 year ago
hahaha stupid americans
leklek69 1 year ago
What happened is very scarey!! I can relate to a similar incident in a cessna 172, on take off got hit with a down draught bounced off the runway before getting airborne. Hence would say design would not matter when mother nature decides to unleash!!
flyerppc 2 years ago
Yes, there are reserves and you only need 50 to 75' for one to open. I am picking up a black hawk 120 package deal. Package does not include reserve...500 dollar option. Way cheaer than a ride in an ambulance... or worse.
MegaSPORT2 2 years ago
Mark,
Read my comment above. PPG is the safest form of personal aviation when you fly in normal conditions.
BubbaPPG 2 years ago 4
@BubbaPPG Thinking about getting one of these. Friend of mine here in Newton Falls, OH sells them and even includes free training when you buy from him. Cant wait!
zestyguy87 1 year ago
serious question. I have a pliots' License for light aircraft but have been topying with the idea of this sport for a while. This video scare me to think the wing collapse can kill you, you were very lucky. Is there a reserve shoot? If not I'll stay with larger aircraft until a safer system is manufactured. I have no wings of my own so that's why I am such a baby about this.
Thanks.
Mark.
discothief 2 years ago
The guy in this video is flying a glider in a totally unsafe and uncertified configuration which is the reason for the collapse and lack of recovery. He is also flying an outdated unit called a Fresh Breeze which doesn't have any of the new safety features like on the Flat Top paramotor. He also has no reserve. Get the right gear and your odds of survival right now are still 100%. Call 800-707-2525 and talk to people that really know their stuff and can point you int he right direction.
imasuper0308 2 years ago
@imasuper0308
It have nothing to do with the paramotor. Just because you are a dealer of the Flat Top it doesn't mean it's better or safer.
The reason of such a violent reaction could be that he was flying a high class paraglider, probably using speedbar or the down burst was so strong that he couldn't do anything about it. Throwing the reserve might help but i think he wouldn't react fast enough so he would have crashed anyway.
egzi 2 years ago
When he took the collapse he immediately got riser twist because of the high soft hang point on the Fresh Breeze he was flying. That pointed the thrust the opposite direction he was going. YES an up to date paramotor makes a HUGE difference. The throttle also got tangled in the lines because of the bicycle brake design. Again the Flat Top would have been a big help. The guy in this video bought a Flat Top after his experinece. Proper design is extremely important.
imasuper0308 2 years ago
Maybe at some point you're right but it doesn't mean that flying with Fresh Breeze is unsafe. You've got to remember that the main reason that he got this collapse is bad weather conditions and that is why he crashed. You cannot say that he wouldn't have crashed if he had flown Flat Top. Moreover the newer Fresh Breeze have lower hang point and not bicycle brake design as well.
You're playing with people fears here to advertise the product that you sell and I don't like that, I'm sorry.
egzi 2 years ago
No, the reason for the collapse was because he had the trim tabs out. That and the problem with the Fresh Breeze is why it didn't recover properly after the first collapse. Having an oops in this sport is pretty much guaranteed. The Flat Top has crumple zone to absorb that impact, odds are if he had been flying a Flat Top he wouldn't have been injured. Yes the Flat Top does make a huge difference in safety. The Fresh Breeze has ZERO crumple zone. ZERO. That's like no seat belt in a car.
imasuper0308 2 years ago
"The Fresh Breeze has ZERO crumple zone"
Depends on which side.
egzi 2 years ago
No it doesn't fine sir, because the harness can just swing into the ground the pilot will just HIT the ground. The cage & frame can only act as impact absorbtion if there are solid comfort bars holding the pilot off the ground and forcing the bottom and sides to crush before the pilot hits. Make sense? That's why he broke his back when he hit the ground. There was nothing to absorb the impact. I have full stalled into the ground on a Flat Top with a 17sm glider, the crumple zone saved me!!
imasuper0308 2 years ago
@egzi
you should watch some of imasuper's videos! you'll realize it's only a matter of time before he is unable to respond to your comments! (it doesn't matter what he is flying)
jwboll 2 years ago
@discothief fly safe in calm conditions,eg when hot air baloon are flying.
gilessmokey 1 year ago
Wonder if he was 'Charged' for the accident!
discothief 2 years ago
I just designed a special reserve that could easily save your butt in this very same scenario. Just go to my channel and follow the link to my website and look at reserves. Safety is up a huge step.
imasuper0308 2 years ago
Lucky man
lukaszszpak 3 years ago
why did the glider colapse? what did the pilot say? was it induced by pulling the A? How were the weather conditions? Lee? If there is no explanation for the accident, I don't think that its a save sport.
wolfi1802 3 years ago
The pilot had determined that the conditions were not good, but decided to fly anyway when approached by interested persons who wanted to see him launch. Simple case of making a bad decision. I'm glad to report he is in good health and still flying. The sport is very safe in normal conditons. On this day the wind was strong, gusty and variable with intermitent snow showers near by. Thanks for asking :-)
BubbaPPG 3 years ago
thank you for your explanation ... as the reason is declared now, I will go and start my glider today ;-). (today are perfect conditions of course)
wolfi1802 3 years ago
Oh believe me, my brother does thank God. His guardian angel was definitely there to cushion his fall which should have been fatal.
debbo9 4 years ago
I wish you all the best thanks to god you survived fly safe
freddy33366 4 years ago
Glad to see the pilot survived!
flyhghgy 4 years ago 5