I applaud you for your methodical and deliberate approach to learning to launch! The finesse and patience that you're learning now will pay huge dividends for the rest of your time in the sport.
I know the Atom 80 is a good motor but its for someone that weighs less than 170lbs. He needs to be on a moster 185 for sure if he wants to get off the ground faster
Not to worried about getting off the ground faster at this point in my training. The Moster 185 will come in time. I’m using the Atom 80 to work on the basics.
Subscribed to you Kevin - I'm a UK veteran and great to see you get in the air, it's a life changer ! - I'm only on my third flight too, my launches are not pretty at the moment, but slowly getting there ! 🤜
hmm. with all your knowledge why put this chap with a 80cc engine? he should of used a moster 185.... do your sums . live and learn. or learn and live. geez then u got that windsock? swinging.has the student got any coms.....??? cowboys
@@KevinhPPG sorry but i sorta agree with Tony there.. it seems like u couldnt get lift fast enough and then u got a little frustrated and let off the power for a sec.. but ya man.. eventually i also recommend.. a moster 185 or i fly a 3 blade skymax 150 and the power is amazing. Keep up the great work man. Practice makes perfect.
@PPG Keep the 80 and get another larger motor too. The 80 is magic in every way, except power. At my weight on foot of 125lbs, I enjoyed the atom, but its lack of climb rate was a danger for my flying locale and style. I miss my 80 but I enjoy my larger. The 80 helps for students because of its linear power and lack of it. Most will find that they want more power, within a dozen flights. I'd advise against starting a turn on an 80, after having to run so far, while so low to the ground. Luckily, you didnt heed the voice telling you to do so(@5:12), as soon as it was said. Height is your friend, get on up there above the trees and powerlines a tiny bit. Thanks for sharing your journey, blue skies!
Definitely agree. I started on an atom 80 at 190lbs and it was just able to get me off the ground. I upgraded after about 45 flights. Even for new students I don't think anyone over 200 should be on an atom80. I wish vito would make like a 120cc engine. 80 is so small, but IMO the moster can be a bit intimidating for new students. I had the option of which one I wanted to use and chose the atom because of the weight difference, I was a bit out of shape at the time.. I still am, but was a bit more then :P
No disrespect taken. For one It was my choice to not be on comms. My training hasn't been a whole steady 7-10 days like most. It's been on going for several months (weather and timenoermiting)so I have a pretty good working knowledge on how it works. Basically using the 80cc engine helps with the learning process. Not as heavy no torque. Start smaller get a basic understanding and work your way up.
@@KevinhPPG para nada, arranque volando en un polini 110, y de ahí fui escalando según mi experiencia, si arrancas con un motor grande, precisas un parapente rápido, es mejor arrancar con un parapente escuela, y después dar el salto.
@@efrefr9292 Te tengo, con lo que comencé fue el Atom 80. Ahora estoy usando un 172. El problema del que todos se quejan es mi peso. Peso 220 libras. El Atom 80 me empujó muy bien en el aire.
@@KevinhPPG esta perfecto, porque tenes que aprender a salir, a sentir el parapente, si arrancas con uno grande sin experiencia ahi vienen los accidentes, si sos muy pesado solamente tenes que correr más, después en el aire depende de la velocidad del parapente, no del motor!
Good stuff ✅I’m new enough to paramotoring myself im from Ireland 🇮🇪 a year ago I did my course in spain with fly-spain coolest thing I’ve ever done I’m enjoying my progress just picked up a new wing last month Dudek universal 1.1 can’t wait to try it when weather improves….jist started a RU-vid channel a few weeks ago uploaded some stuff….subscribed to you aswell 🪂
