Powered Paragliding low level high speed flying Red Bull Air Force HD

[baldeagle1195]

Get some respect for your life and your sport... alway fly with enough height to get out of trouble incase of power failure !!!

[lgadwords]

Nice vid, how long can you stay up for at one time?

[airothar]

@lgadwords thanks. about three hours on a 3gal tank of gas

[yellowman88]

@airothar how many miles do you cover in like an hour?

[lgadwords]

Nice vid! how long can you stay up for at one time?

[flyinglactobacil]

great video, pleasure to fly in that region isnt´it?:) what is the weight of your gear? and one more question, where I can get that cool beanie with redbull patch:)?

[airothar]

@flyinglactobacil the paramotor weighs about 65lbs.

[fadecomic]

Here's a question: why does nearly every single PPG pilot refuse to give a ballpark cost estimate? It seems to happen unanimously. No one's asking for an exact, legally binding price, just an really broad ballpark. If I call dealer X, I won't know what to ask for out of the myriad of products, but someone who's done it can give a good ballpark.

[airothar]

@fadecomic for good used equipment i'd say about $8k. for new gear around $11k. shooting from the hip on that, but it should be somewhere in the ballpark. i have no idea what instruction costs, depending on the dealer it might be included with the cost of instruction. blue skies.

[kurwa258]

we dont need license, we need good way of thinking, still thinking

[kostasssism]

nice house

[bigbluetank1]

Good video except for the verbalizing and visual of "Grabbing Nuts"... WTF , How bout turn the heater on in your truck?

[B0rnToRoll]

dumb question but how do you make it go higher

[airothar]

@B0rnToRoll there is a throttle control in your hand. the more you pull on the trigger the faster you climb.

[B0rnToRoll]

@airothar sweet :) i have anpther question, if u had a full tank and you went for a flight how long would that tank last like how long could be in the air before its empty like 5 hours in a single flight? If you know what I mean

[airothar]

@B0rnToRoll average time on a tank of gas is 2.5-3hrs. it just depends how much you use the throttle.

[B0rnToRoll]

@airothar wow thats pretty long thnxs :D

[SmokeyCough]

Do you need some sort of license to fly these or can you just takeoff from your home with no worries?

[airothar]

@SmokeyCough technically you don't need a license. there are associations like the USPPA that ofer qualified training through certified instructors, which is the recommended way to learn.

[Lotnik54]

Znam ten ból !. Pozdrawiam

[miraclepieco]

Ha ha ha! "Speed flying paraglider" is an oxymoron. Ha ha ha! 

[rs200000000000]

what weather shouldnt you fly in exept the obvious rain and thunder and lightning

[airothar]

@rs200000000000 high winds and flying in turbulence created by the heating of the earth in the middle of the day can be dangerous.

[bushpilot50]

I am getting a Flat Top - talked to Dell - just working out shit. I'm looking you up some day to do some crazy flyin - say - Pukaskwa Park coast on Lake Superior ??? -real nice - lots of hidden beaches and Georgian Bay - 30,000 islands. Check out my vids - bushpilot50

[airothar]

@bushpilot50 that sounds awesome. i'll be spending a fair bit of time in the chicago are and looking for some fun missions.

[bushpilot50]

What a laugh. Hope the boys warmed up. Get some electric gloves man or at least a girl friend - LOL.

[BroNizzle]

How often can you fly that low without the risk of rotors or things of that nature? I'm still learning a lot about the sport but what interests me the most is low level flying like what your doing in the video. Is it only very calm days you can fly like this?

[airothar]

@BroNizzle ya, you certainly have to be aware of wind strength and direction so you can identify where the lee is and where to avoid rotors. this particular flight was in calm conditions because i knew i wanted to fly really low in places that would be dangerous with any kind of wind. when i fly low in windy conditions i just make sure i am on the upwind side of any obstacles/ terrain.

[TheDreamMechanic]

4:36 = Diseased Vagina Canyon. Never know what you'll come across with a little change in perspective, eh? =)

This is a whip ass video. Kudos to dude. Dude is chillin.

[illinisports217]

What part of colorado are you in?

[airothar]

@illinisports217 Carbondale, CO

[saltydog1191]

outstanding! im considering making this a serious hobby, though there are so many sites claiming their product "is the best". what would you say is good equipment as far as powered paragliding goes?

[chaseroneeightseven]

@saltydog1191 the newest is electric but i dont know much about that BTW great video man

[airothar]

@saltydog1191 I use a U-Turn USA Flat-Top paramotor for it's durability and performance. I use Gin Gliders for their performance and handling.

[MrMotorider85]

Hello, im new to this and seriously thinking about doing this....what equipment do you need and if so how much would it total out to cost ? by the way nice videos :)

[TONYPARAMOTOR]

@saltydog1191 HELLO I LIVE IN GREAT BRITAIN. THINKING OF BUYING PARAMOTOR EQUIPMENT. THINK AS IT AS BUYING A CAR. SEE IT IN USE. SEE IT FLYING AND DEMO ON IT .IF YOU CAN. IAM NOT A NOVICE .BUT IF IAM LOOKING FOR A NEW WING OR PARAMOTOR ENGINE.I LOOK IN COMPETITION RESULTS THE FIRST FOUR POLL POSITIONS.MOST OF THE BEST PARAMOTOR EQUIPMENT COMES FROM EUROPE. E.G FLATTOP ISNT MADE IN USA.ENGINE MADE IN ITALY=EUROPE. AND ASK YOUR INSTRUCTOR TO ADVISE YOU TOO.IF YOU DONT ASK YOU WONT FIND OUT.

[armedandready72]

Awesome vid! What did you pay for that Flat Top and wing if you don't mind my asking?

[airothar]

@armedandready72 best to contact U-Turn USA and Superfly for prices.

[venturejunkie]

That looks so fun . Great video. what are the wind restrictions? I noticed it seemed really calm.

[superdickscraptop]

Checkout Nirvana Paramotors they are the best!

[mikerbessy]

where is the throttle?

[autocadtoulouse]

what is your camcorder ?

good flight!

[explorateurdesairs]

Awesome vid. nice flying. Nice colours

be sure to always watch your cone of security.

[Skyswinger]

Skimming them tree tops reminds me of my flying dreams. One day i shall learn to ppg. Thanks for making/sharing this brilliant video. Colorado looks like a great playground.

[nickoswoos]

geez- porn for me; love paragliding and im a geologist so i get to see all the cool structures in those mountains :)

[seymourbutt312]

jeez you're lucky to have that scenery to fly in. great vid, if this doesn't turn you onto paragliding nothing will

[MrTom423]

SuperDell can hook you up with some heated gloves that'll plug right into the electronics pack man...

[Claycat4]

Awesome! 

[nevrnuftorq]

another great vid!!!!

[jayzillaablaze]

Holy wow bro! Nice video and with one of my favorite method tracks too. And then the cold as nuts......unexpected shock followed by instant lmao!!! Goes in the faves.

[drio420]

Fantastic vid. I hope to start some paragliding lessons soon... and someday a motor. I suppose that is the natural order of things right? Or do folks sometimes skip right to motoring?

[hotty198]

@drio420 ya i never did any flying without a motor. Just ground handle until your comfortable handling the glider. Then add the motor and ground handle. Then fly.

[gasdive]

Lovely vid. Congrats. Scared me a bit. I get nervy close to the edges of the air. You have more faith in your engine than I do in mine... But really lovely.

[horsefly4]

looks good through the fisheye

[shegysus1]

Very nice .... !!!

[mouse746]

how about decending is that easy too?

[mouse746]

quick question, can you go up and down at will with this powered paragliding? sorta the same as a plane?

[airothar]

@mouse746 yes you can climb pretty easy with it. just press the throttle and up you go.

[mouse746]

@airothar how about diving is that easy or do you just have to let gravity bring you down?

[hotty198]

@mouse746 you can get down fast by pulling hard turns or "spin" or big ears pulling the wingtips in simulating a skydive parachute.

[billtruttschel]

How much horse power is this model? And what is the maximum weight someone can be to use this model?

[airothar]

@billtruttschel i'm not sure of the actual horse power, guessing 25-30. ive taking  3020bs on it while doing tandems.

[stainlesslobster]

I usually don't watch these more than once. But that was worth a second look. nice music too. I gather it was a no wind situation. I would be worried about rotor in them hills other wise. Keep safe and keep them coming.

[Shoshin420]

this is fuckin creepin me out u can just go fly to ur friends house for a beer come back without ever havin to deal with traffic or barely touch the ground

[vvcvalais]

soo nice! wish you many more flights!!!!

[tomdorosz]

Great video! Hope your hands did not stick to your balls. LOL

[iftyshifty]

Totally awesome. Oh man what a life.

[ptlofts]

Great vid and great soundtrack!!! keep it comin!

[airothar]

ya, a skydive canopy flies pretty similar, of course the handling is a little different and the glide ratio is a lot different. but in the end they fly the same, pull right-go right, pull left-go left, pull both-stop.

[flightjunkie250]

what kind of camera are you using?

[airothar]

I use a Sony CX7 mounted on my helmet. An important addition is the Hypeye D Pro from Hypoxic Extreme Electronics. it's a Camcorder Controller and Status Indication System so you don't miss the shot.

[imasuper0308]

Gerbing heated gloves baby!! Get the G3s. Sooo sweet. Then you can plug them right into the electronics pack on the Flat Top. Or let me know and I'll build you a battery pack for your pocket. 800-707-2525 Dell

[PPGAddict]

Lmao I think you need some cozy winters electric gloves there O

[imasuper0308]

I just ordered a pair of those too so I have a spare for visitors. I'll let ya know which works better. The adapters are compatible so the electronics are the same:).

[AFpilot6]

Great Video OJ! That was awsome!

[MoonUnitAlpha]

Nice one OJ!

[carloscurti]

Sweet video!

[imasuper0308]

Awesome!! That is just slick!!

[Blacke30]

Epic Ending haha.