Old Guy Paramotoring-2nd Flight of the Eclipse Atom 80 

Thank you! Happy to hear you'll be flying soon. The Scout sounds like a really nice unit. Best wishes on your flying!

Oh my…glad all ok after your encounter with the power line! Continued good flying and thanks for watching!

Thanks so much...I know what a sore back is like! Recover soon and hope you are in the air ASAP... Thank you for your service and stay well!!!

Lou Serrano , what helmet do you use? I’m looking at the Nerv Solar X, seems a well thought out helmet that can be configured with good comms and fit almost any headset. Thoughts?

@@kcrowe8211 I do have an Icaro helmet and I was able to attach a good PTT comm unit on it with no problems. I did add a bit of padding inside but is very comfortable. You can always buy a helmet with the comms already attached though a retailer like Litetouch, Aerolight or Trikebuggy. Best wishes!

Thanks so much! Lots of kiting and paragliding really helps thanks to some great teachers I had. Best wishes on your own flying!

I am planning on a 2-3 day trip to the Salton Sea to do a LOT of take off and landings...just as soon as the fall cooler weather arrives. Thanks!

Thanks...so far very nice.

Sounds like the experience I had with my Atom 80. I can just hold it full throttle as long as I am in the correct posture. Best wishes!

I would love to get off fossils fuel for my PPG as I did with my car. But the weight and duration of flight is just not there for me yet. Perhaps soon, but I also fear that by the time there is a 40 lb. unit that will fly at least 2 hours I will not be running around wanting to foot launch...but who knows!

I saw some videos with you on a Parajet Maverick -- why the switch to the Fly Products Eclipse Atom 80? Or do you just want a backup :) I have a parajet maverick moster 185 fwiw

@@RussellWHanson I actually did not plan on selling it but the buyer for my older Epsilon 8 wing expressed an interest and I was doing more straight paragliding so away it went. When I saw the Fly Products Eclipse Atom 80 (and its very low weight), I decided to buy it. The Parajet was very nice but I also really enjoy the Eclipse. Thanks for watching!

Ask your instructor but the Atom 80 could work depending on your launch altitude, type of flying you want to do (such as aerobatics or just plain cruising). I LOVE the ease of starting the Atom 80 and its lightweight. The Ozone wing should really help get you in the air, also. I am fortunate that my location and weight makes this a good choice for me. Thanks for watching!

Also how are you finding the throttle?

@ aussiemotorman. I've only done an hour on my Atom 80 in a swing while on the ground but I needed to change the rpm. 6/7/8 and 9000 rpm during the run-in. In the beginning I had difficulty getting it to stay at 6000. Either it was 5800/5900 or it would rev up to 6300. After the third run-in session I did manage to get it to 6000 and stay there. It really is just adding pressure without noticing any movement on the throttle. Although I haven't flown yet I'm guessing you'd chose a rpm that seems right for the flight condition you want without needing to have a particular rpm. Also being stationary with prop close to the ground I'm guessing has a different airflow into the prop than when you are flying which could also have an effect on the throttle position. I kept with the Vittorazi throttle as Lou had already commented here that he liked the feel of it in his hand and that the kill switch button was easy to reach with his thumb. Although I'm right handed I chose a left hand throttle set-up (either can be done with same throttle) so I could use my right hand for touch devices, camera etc. when needed. Since the throttle is left hand I presume that is why my starter cord (Scout Enduro) is on the right which is certainly better for me because my right arm is stronger. Although I used to be a pretty fit guy (done nothing the last 10 years) I was surprised how little strenght I had available to pull the cord. The Atom 80 has the reputation to start very easily but my first one handed attempt told me my triceps were probably no stronger than a young girls'... Had to use both hands to get the necessary momentum. Boy am I glad I didn't buy something like the Moster 185 as I'm damm sure I'd never be able to start it on my back. In any case I've decided that it is a good reason to get back some physical fitness by doing some daily pushups and other exercises. In my younger days I could do 100 pushups. Now maybe 10? For what it's worth I grew up at Main Beach on the Gold Coast in Oz. and remember the first "skyscraper" (7 stories) going up in Surfers Paradise. That will give you an idea of my age ; -)

I see it more as "retro funk"...

@@loums52 lol cool

Initially, I did have to check and tighten them after each run. After about 4 hours now, I still check after every flight but much less adjustment needed. I also just go by the manual recommended torque of 10-12 Nm.

About 6500-7000 depending on whether trims are in or out. I have not flown with full trims out yet to keep the rpm a bit lower during the break in period when just cruising. Quite a difference from the short period of time when I flew the Moster at around 5000 rpm! But the the little Atom 80 seems to handle things quite well.

I started out with a Mac Para Muse 3 which was a very nice beginner wing; then went to an Ozone Swift 3 lightweight but traded that for a Advance Epsilon 8 which I loved. I also flew a Niviuk and Dudek but did not work for me (I believe there is a video on those wings a while back). The Spyder was very nice but I always came back to the Epsilon which is now the Epsilon 9 which has hybrid risers for switching between PG and PPG. Hope that helps.

I'm 68 years and feel all of it on some days. 😎 Thanks for watching!

That's Carmel Valley Road that goes all the way from Highway 56 to the west to Interstate 15 to the east. The road used to dead end about where the Little Black Gliderport launch entrance was located and you just parked right beside the road at the dead end. Absolutely no housing at that time but didn't paramotor back then either. Long time ago and progress marches on. Thanks for watching!

So far I still really like it. Very small and minimal like the rest of the set up. No plans to change it. Initially I thought I would switch to the Vittorazi throttle but not now....but it sure is kind of "ugly" in a cute sort of way! :-)