10,000 feet in an Ultralight! 

Hi all! More info on the aircraft make, model, and specs are listed in the video description. Also, I just wanted to mention that this flight happened in New Brunswick, Canada (just north of Northern Maine if you can imagine that...) and up here, we have a different definition of what an Ultralight is. ULs in Canada can have a gross weight of up to 1232 pounds and require a permit to fly. Google is your friend if you'd like more info on this. ;-)

I just love how this dude is still replying to comments 2 years later

The comments are so recent this means youtube decided to start recommending this video to Everyone who watched things about airplane.

You know what the people need. Ultralight dogfight with paintball guns

Flight TS236, an Airbus A330 jet with 306 people on board, ran out of fuel 120 kilometers from where it was successfully landed. Captain Robert Pinché just happened to be an expert glider pilot when he was not an airline pilot. The captain and First officer Dirk De Jager successfully glided the Airbus A330 120 kilometers and landed the fuel starved jet with no deaths.

Been there, done that in a Rotax 447 powered Airbike. Yes, things get very small that high up and damn cold! When I saw a Learjet pass under me I decided it was time to get back down with the buzzards.

Man, as a regular student pilot, I can't imagine how incredible that must be, gliding down in an open cockpit from 10,000 AGL.

Even though this isn't a new video, it's still fun to watch... and it's not my first time. I too have no life. 😁

Must be an unusual feeling, being so exposed with no walls or side windows. Just a seat and a 10000 drop below you.

i really liked watching your flight. i had an ultralight myself. it was weight shift. one suggestion i have though. mount a pulley on the wing pillar. then get a longer pull cord for engine start. run the cord from the engine to the pulley mounted on the pillar above your head. that way you can start your engine in flight, if necessary. make sure the pulley is mounted high enough up the pillar such that you can grab the pull cord and have plenty room to pull the cord through a full down stroke. that set up is what saved my butt one time when my engine quit just above a birch forest. i reached up, pulled the cord and got the engine started just as my wheels were starting to brush the treetops.

Your balls Sir, are well fortified.

Got almost to 10,000 when I was in training with my instructor back in 84. He shut the engine off at 4500 and we played tag with a hawk for a while before he noticed how high we were. Never felt the thermals, but following that hawk got us in them. We finally came down because we were getting cold and it was past lunch time. We ended up getting almost two hours on about 25 minutes of actual engine time.

That is so awesome. Thinking about getting rid of the motorcycles and getting an aircraft. I’m an a&p mechanic and have always had a love for aviation.

The armchair pilots are out in force! Thanks for the video

I watch a LOT of flying videos on RU-vid and this was simply one of the most amazing ever...

I actually had butterfly's in my stomach ..... happy for you congrats

I really enjoyed that. Thanks for the ride. Really appreciate you taking me along. Cheers. Fly safe...

Well that just proves that ultralights DON'T just drop like a brick when the engine fails AWESOME this video should be used for training around the world. 😎👍

After my first solo, instead of the usual 500 or 600 ft., I decided to see what 1200 or so felt like. My plane had no altimeter, so I borrowed my friend's hang glider instrument. I actually climbed to 1300 and it surprised me how long it took to get back down. When I told my friend how high I went, he explained that the altimeter read in meters. I had gone over 4,000 ft. without noticing! At the time, I thought people would be lining up for my autograph. Strangely, it didn't happen.

Did anyone else get nervous when he put phone out of plane? 😆

I let out a big "WOO WHO" at both of your 10,000 ft moment's.

Thanks for taking me on the flight with you. 10000 ft is awesome.

Well done! I'm a former US ultralight pilot and now fly as a Sport Pilot. I've done the 10k footer 3 times in different ultralights, once in a Condor III (think Quicksilver MX) and twice in my Kolb Mark II, both with Rotax 503s. You were perfectly correct in your major observations about the psychological challenge and the cold. I think the psychological part kicks in when we pass through the point where we're no longer flying by ground reference for attitude and have to shift focus to the horizon, though that's just a guess. One time was during a hot North Texas summer and even with a coat and gloves it was darned cold up there! I'm a bit surprised by how many commenters don't understand an airplane's ability to fly without the engine running! During my early flying days a routine fun flight was called the Mile High Glide. Up to 5280 agl, shut it down, glide back, and see how long I could stretch it by taking advantage of any thermals I could find. Great fun! The comment that all regs are the same because of ICAO made me laugh out loud, but in derision. My SP ticket specifically says "Holder does not meet ICAO requirements." It's valid in the US and the Bahamas only, though I'm hoping your country will soon allow it. I live in Eastern Michigan and often fly to the Saint Clair River and look over into Ontario at all those km's and km's of km's and wish I could fly there! I rented a TL2000 (with instructor) near Barrie, ON last summer and had a grand flight. Gorgeous country there! Hopefully some day before age forces me to give up the hobby I'll get to your area and have opportunity to do something similar. All in all, I enjoyed your video and appreciate how well you handled so many critical comments. And I'm very envious of your camera rigs!

So awesome. Thanks for sharing so I can live vicariously!

This was super awesome! Congrats on the milestone man !

...and you didn't even get pulled over for texting while flying!

This was, without a doubt, the best and most inspirational video i have ever watched on YT. THANK YOU! Thanks for all that it took to get off the ground, to have the courage to fly that high and to share it with the rest of us that want to do the same one day.

That was extremely cool! Thanks for sharing!

Awesome!!! A perfect example of a damn good day. Thanks for taking us with you.

Good job man. Love your enthusiasm!

I was so very sleepy and I could not stay awake during video's but your video woke me right up and now I am mentally alert. I love flying. I have flown about a half dozen times in single seat aircraft and once in a Navy Trainer which could fly inverted. Truthfully I always wanted to build an ultralight aircraft.

This is so excellent! Thanks for sharing. 👏

Loved watching you crab it in on landing just like 90% of the glider flights I’ve had. Cool video, thanks for taking us along with you.

Looked like a lot of fun Matt!

Congrats on 10k great job.

really really enjoyed that. thanks for taking us along

I love how serene and relaxing it is when you start gliding. What a beautiful view!

Great Job, thanks for sharing!

I've done it on my Quicksilver with same engine, a 582 ! Uauuuuu ! Congrats !

congratulations. was fun watching you way up there.

Fantastic . I was mesmerized by your flight .

Watching this makes me want to take to the skies!!! Nice Job!!!

Bro that was sick thanks so much for letting us enjoy the experience with you Im just getting in to the life style and im in for the long hall but with that said again thanks bro hopefully see you in the skyscraper (any mode of aircraft will do lol im sure the community is vast in personal appreciating) lol

Great flying thank you

I loved the flight with you, great commentary along the way, you're an outstanding i dividual. Thank you very much!

CONGRATS! 10K is cool!

That had to be the most serene 18 minutes of my life. Thanks man.

Thanks. I always wondered what that would be like. Enjoyed every minute.

loved the video man you made me laugh when you wrapped up on the tail cam loma loved it brotha good job.

A really fun one. nicely edited, with each camera dying in succession. Kudos on hitting 10k.

Superb i love your take off & landing & I enjoy very much love from INDIA 🇮🇳 👍

This is my first time seeing you! I am a new subscriber! I have always wanted an ultralight. Great video!

Thank You Very Much!!! Awesomeness.!!! I Love Flight and the scenary will help with meditation!! Blessings

I really like it when you switch the engine off, the peace and quiet with just the wind !

Man I was dizzy and weak just watching you. I am not good with heights. I nearly fell off my sofa as I felt vertigo seeing I! . 😀 Great video and brave man. 😀

I got so anxious watching this! You're so brave😅😅

This was awesome, thanks for sharing

After your video I am defiantly buying one of those!!!!

Exciting! Looks like fun to glide.

I've watched this video several times now and I never get tired of it. Great little plane and I like his laid back style of narrating his videos.

Damned cool flight, Thanks for the ride.

Nice video, great deadstick landing super smooth. Hopefully not too far into the future I want to get into this. Just seems like pure freedom. This model seems to be a really smooth flyer.

Great video! Being up that high in such an exposed, small plane seems crazy! I love that you can just glide right on down, nice and slow.

That was interesting and entertaining... Beautiful way to end a day....Thanks!

Thanks for sharing your flight.

Well, if you fall out at 10,000 feet, the good news is you will live longer than if you fall out at 500 feet. :) Looks like you had a great flight !!

Wow, mmatt, you sure have a lot of patience answering some of these questions and comments that are less than intelligent. Really enjoyed the adventure. I am a glider pilot and can relate. So nice to get rid of that noisy engine!

I'm speechless. That was one of the coolest videos on ultralight flying I've seen and a great glide landing to show us all how it is done.

Wonderful trip. Watching for a second time. Thanks.

That was terrifying to watch. Great view from up there and funny commentary. I didn't expect to watch the whole thing, but I did.

Congratulations! on your achievement. Great video, multi camera, split screen video with an audio narration make it all the more interesting.

Nice piloting mmatt,, and thanks for video's quality...

I stumbled across this video absolutely fascinating fantastic congratulations. I love Aviation as a little kid used to go to your Port my parents and watch planes years back I actually went to school to learn how to fly planes when I see something like this it just gives me a thrill again congratulations and thank you for a very well done video

Great flight ! 👏👏👏🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Wow that was nuts, congrats.

I enjoyed the panoramic view of your short trip. Thumb up folk !

Thanks for vid. This was a blast! Great editing was great! I just subscribed .

There's no lack of nerve, on your part!!! Not sure I'd do that in an ultra lite!! Well done, though!! You The MAN!!!!

“I don’t know why I decided to get this high tonight” bro I feel you

What an awesome video. Felt like I was flying with you. Hope to have my own ultrasound some day. Thank you for this video.

Sweet! Good piloting there Hoss! Be safe!

Very good video. I felt like I was on board. Very intimidating when there is no shell on the plane. I give you a lot of credit.

16:10 Me: “Oh no. You’re going to run out of runway” Ultralight: Lands in 25 yards :-)

I really enjoyed taking this trip with you. I watched it so many times and dream about the day that I am going to be flying and flying the same as you. I love your ultralight. I think the beaver is perfect for what I want to do. It seems like a very safe aircraft. I love how you glided down to the airport after you achieved your altitude goal. Thank you for taking the time to do videos for us to watch. I have learned lots from you so thanks again.

I enjoyed the video . I love the envelopes we can push as pilots. We just have to stay focused and recognize limitations of our persons and aircraft. Well done my brother!

That was a great flight. Thanks for bringing us along. I enjoyed the commentary you do, not too technical easy listening. Although, I still do enjoy the technical stuff as a Virtual Flight Simulator Pilot that I am.

My brother was a navy pilot. He flew the A7 off carriers. I brought up the topic one time of ultra lights. His thought was "Those people are nuts. Its like flying a lawn chair." And you are at ten thousand feet in one! LOL. Cool video!

10,000 feet well gratulation, my friend I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for sharing.

Nicely done young man. That seems to be a very stable aircraft. Beautiful landing.

I'm in the market for a plane like yours! This video really hit the spot!😁

Love the relatable commentary.

First time I’ve seen wing tanks on an ultralight. Great flight. Lovely weather for a personal best

Excellent flight great footage. Happy flying.

I used to fly a lot with my dad in his PA-34, and cruse flight was usually at 10.000 feet. It’s amazing when I wonder what you have just done. Thumbs up!

Your getting closer to the moon, keep going

I love to watch your flying ...hope maybe one day I can fly like you....from Sarawak

Awesome video , I really enjoyed that, thanks for posting

Wow great video . I really enjoyed the climb and the descent it must hav3 been pretty cold and I wondered if you would need oxygen. The glide back was exciting . I hope you make more videos so keep safe.

When the camera looked down, I felt like I was falling out of the chair ! Scared the hell out of me and I’m a pilot. But, I have doors ! LOL! Great video Matt !. Safe skies and thx for sharing !

Just subscribed, interesting, enjoyed watching the 10.000 ft attempt!! Well in!!