You mean "hubris" like the Wright brothers? I will agree that "This behaviour should not be encouraged".... it is indeed dangerous, but what would you know about doing or enjoying the challenges that contain danger? Best you stick to watching it on TV. xxx
Had to check the meaning of that word "hubris" - it's actually the perfect fit for this situation. I bet this guy would have tried it on his own if he couldn't get hold of somebody easily. Credit to Scott's patience, I couldn't stand there while somebody is not 100% listening to what you're saying and recommending.
There was a ramp employee for Alaska Airlines that learned to fly one of their turboprops one line with no other experience. He basically got into the plane without arousing suspicion took off and flew it around Puget Sound even doing a barrel roll. In the end I guess he didn't want to face the music so he just nosed it it. RIP
Scott, it's a good thing you were there. That guy is lucky to be alive, IMO. It was terrifying watching him and seeing how utterly unprepared he was with his equipment. This video is a great one to show people thinking of trying to learn on their own and a terrible one for Blackhawk's marketing department.
#1 takaway from this: Don't buy a paramotor until you have an instructor, then buy the brand he recommends so he can set you up properly knows what could go right or wrong with the rig
Only thing instructors do is bash the competition and sell there brand because it's the best. I bought my paramotor trained myself flying one of these things is easier than riding a bike
A better response would have been to tighten the strap and show what it does... Instead the 'instructor' made a bad call; I use that term loosely as he doesn't claim to be but there should've been a bit more common sense with 4 people.
The chest strap isn't anything really critical. It makes the harness feel tighter on your shoulders but it's not a load bearing strap. It even has a plastic buckle.
I was 62 years old when I started flying my PPG trike having had no instructor, or lessons. Learned the basics from watching about a gazillion videos on RU-vid & tons of research. When I felt almost confident, took her out to my neighbors 500 acre cattle ranch, put a wind sock next to about 1,200 feet of straight dirt road in the valley, took off, and just flew the the damn thing as pretty as you please first try. I'm 70 now with at least 5,000 flights under my belt without a single "oh shit!" moment. I've flown other locations around the state, but nothing compares to my buddy's ranch. The valley is surrounded on three sides by wooded hills, but the dirt road I use for a runway runs directly towards flat lands & practically every breeze is a head wind making the road a perfect take off & landing sight.
Amazing! Godspeed and Blessings for you and yours. Father God please hear my prayer. In Your Son's most Blessed and Holy name Jesus Christ I pray. Amen Walk/Fly with Jesus Christ Stay Dangerous
@@MrBouncyballoons im glad someone isnt afraid to say this. Big influencers like to make what they do look hard. im not saying that this 100% true because tucker gott probably did it to make sure everyone was safe. But honestly its not rocket science. Lessons are way to expensive to be taken seriously. If I ever get a paramotor, which isn't likely since im going into general aviation, I will definetly self teach, at a slow pace and carefully
As a former hang gliding instructor, I would say he was lucky to have you there. You did a pretty good job and it helped that he was a somewhat 'natural '. Lots of people learn these various ultra light flying sports this way.
@@JulietsMan a natural paramotor pilot. He had two "perfect" takeoff and l l landings without any training, that's what you would call a natural. As far as the mouth breather thing goes, I think that's projection on your part. You see yourself as a mouthbreather
@@CessnaPilot99 🤣 oh. hey thanks for explaining to me what "projection" is genius. Its my opinion that this guy is a provable idiot. Just because he had success this time is not proof otherwise. He scrapped advice, didnt listen to experienced person's warnings, and had seemingly very little regard for the fact that there was a person with far more knowledge there to help him with obvious things like HARNESS STRAPS which were most definitely not useless and shouldnt ever have been zipped tied out of the way. I refuse to give a guy credit for ignoring advice and being lucky that he didnt kill or maim himself or anyone else. So yes, he is the equivalent of a hapless idiot mouth breather. But thanks for playing. Your consolation prize will be withheld as u seem to have no ability of ur own to spot careless disregard for basic information and free expert aid. Have fun picking butthairs out of ur teeth this week. assmuncher.
Congratulations Zach on your successful flight, I'm thrilled it all worked out for you, but you MUST get your attitude right. Everything matters, EVERYTHING must be right every time or you don't fly, period. Don't launch with anything questionable in any way, ever! For the sake of those kids insist on this every time. You've got the ability and knowledge to self train but you're lacking the good judgment that is required. Please correct this and live a long, happy life.
@@roberthartmanjr.5289 Well said. I don't even fly my RC plane if there is the possibility of a small mechanical issue. I couldn't imagine being this cavalier with human flight. The #1 goal is always to bring yourself and craft home in one piece.
I believe paramotoring can be safer than motorcycling. Here's what I've learned from a ton of video watching and USPPA incident report reading: * Don't start the motor unless it's on your back or strapped to a tree * Don't fly in windy conditions or conditions that may get windy (e.g. 2 hours after sunrise) (maybe wind coming off the ocean might be an exception?) * Don't fly unless your motor is tested, regularly maintained, easy starting, smooth prop turning * Get your wing and lines regularly inspected * Always preflight check the wings, motor, chair, straps, lines * Get high up and get familiar with your wing while up there, not while at 100 feet AGL If these things aren't done, then paramotoring seems about as safe as proximity wingsuit flying.
How is this ultra-quick lesson not giving Zach the willies?! I’m sitting at a desk listening to all the info and it’s making me anxious. If I was listening to this out in the field I would definitely scrap my flight plan and go find lessons! Zach just said, “alright I think I’m ready...” and I laughed audibly.
"I looked at it and got confused, and there was no information on there site so, i just figured they were useless and zip tied them out of the way." HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Best 'How NOT To' video I've seen yet (without a bad result). If you don't have the equipment figured out (or assembled right), and don't even want to hook into the harness, there's no way you're ready to leave the ground. Edit: I know you wanted to help the guy, and figured he'd do even worse without you, but there's a point to say NO as well. Fire up without hooking up chest strap(s)? "Extra" straps don't matter?
+nigel thornberry - missed this reply, what I was referring to were chest straps, not hook ins for the Wing. Still need to have it all figured out & sorted IMHO B4 leaving the ground!
I think Zach is one of those people who can take instructions even when it looks like he isn’t paying attention. Lucky so and so. For me I would need an instructor who talks real slowly and draws good pictures.
1 The chest strap prevents you from falling out of the shoulder straps. 2: leg loops should be done up tight and short. (I have been hanging 10 inches below my seat unable to control glider or get into seat.).
I am an instrument rated pilot and a paramotor pilot. I taught myself to fly paramotors. I did get training to learn how to fly unpowered paragliders a few years prior. I wouldn't recommend going the self taught route but its absolutely possible. A surprising number of paramotor pilots are self taught.
I mean really, it's not like it's a military jet, the thing's going at like 40 miles an hour. As far as aviation goes, paramotoring is probably one of the safest flying related hobbies one can do as long as they aren't blatantly stupid. I agree with you that people can absolutely teach themselves how to fly paramotors as long as they know basic flying mechanics like how to feel out lift, drag, stalling, etc.
I absolutely understand and respect your point of view because you're a paramotor pilot I would in hindsight recommend anyone looking to do this to at the very least call a company that does paramotor flights before even thinking about purchasing a machine like this
@@zachdavis5854 Alternatively, I would say a combination of kite sports and flight simulators can make for a good combined experience. The flight simulator is obvious of course, learning to know when you are stalling or slipping is quite important. Kite sports are great as a learning tool for paragliders as well. Large foil kites like those used by snowkiters and a lot of kitesurfers are very similar in handling characteristics and size to paragliders. But they are good for learning as they are far more controllable, and you generally stay on the ground with them.
@@CockatooDude Yo Im pretty experienced with flying 3D RC planes, you think I need training to get into paramotors other than learning the technical stuff.
@@tyronelannister9922 RC is different since you have a much higher power to weight ratio than full sized aircraft do. To get a feel for how aircraft and foils should behave I would recommend doing two things. First, get a proper flight simulator software and practice flying light aircraft in a first person viewing mode. Next, buy a foil kite. Preferably one with a depower setup, but a quad line (dual handle) kite will work as well. I would recommend a 3 to 5 square meter kite, this will pull hard enough to knock you off your feet in higher winds but not so hard as to fling you into the air. Get good at flying this kite and you will have an intuitive understanding of how parafoils work in the wind. Now I know this sounds like a lot but trust me it is a hell of a lot cheaper than attending a paramotor training course where they essentially teach you a condensed version of what I described, as far as aircraft handling goes. If you are going to do this with the goal of getting to the point of paramotoring, then I also advise learning some basic air law so you know where to fly and where not to fly, and when to do so. Anyways, with that, good luck with your endeavors, I wish you much success.
You did an amazing job helping Zach! Zach is like it don't matter if it's safe or not and it don't matter if I'm in the harness securely or not just get me up there!!
OMG, I'd be listening really close to the instructions given and fixing those straps. This guy Zach doesn't seem to be worried about much at all. Hardly seems to be listening or concerned much of the time. He must have an angel following him! No helmet either??? +
"I think you need to find out where these straps go" "Alright well I think I'm ready" Whattt the hell. This guy was having none of what you were trying to say
@nallen100 they do at lower speeds. You don't always crash at full speed same way some skydivers survive malfunctions after hitting hard the ground. A helmet can always save a life
Hes lucky he didn't fall out of the thing. First, No chest strap intentionally choosing to not buckle a strap is just pure stupid. Why do you think its there, idiot? You think the manufacturer is just like, "Hey guys lets put a bunch of unnecessary straps all over this thing just for the hell of it!"
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The only ones that matters are the ones that go over the shoulder and the ones which go around the legs, they are holding you in the harness.
I was thinking the same thing when he didn't want to do up the red strap that holds the two shoulder straps that keeps the shoulder straps on your shoulder... Not a smart move😜
Trying this without training is gutsy, the first sport paramotor pilots did the same. But it's an unnecessary, very high risk. What's scary is not knowing his equipment... what each strap is for, how to get into his seat, understanding that the netting needed to be tighter, that the throttle cable was too long, etc. Good thing you were there for him, Scott, well done sir.
I think he did a pretty solid job despite all the haters in the comments. I will agree he went in a bit unprepared, but not everyone can add a $2500ish course on top of the expensive equipment.
Nice job Scott. You should actually go for getting an instructors certificate. I think you are very talented in helping others and teaching others how to paraglide with a motor on there back. You seem to be a natural on the teaching level. Thumbs up for sure and thanks for the video and instruction. God Bless
I had 2 weeks of training and over a year of RU-vid prep before my first flight. Watching him want to ground start scared the shit out of me. But Zach was gonna fly no matter what so having Scott there was a blessing. If I was in Scott's shoes, I'd do the same thing to prevent injury.
Wow, this is amazing and cringe worthy clip. I also taught myself how to fly but I took a lot of the time to learn my equipment and ground handling first and still learning. Added bonus is I paraglide for years and transition to ppg. This dude was in so much hurry to get up in the air that he didn't even know where the straps go to right before takeoff. I am confident he will progress well with more practice. Also, you and only you should do pre flight check. The whole family had their hands on equipment setup. This video is like the modern day Wright Brothers and thier first flight. Tell your friend to have safe flights. He would want to be around as his babies grow up. Risk and Reward.
I would have told Zach, you shouldn't fly if you don't have the necessary straps for your harness & you're not totally familiar with your equipment. I truly thought that this was going to have a bad ending, watching him try to figure out how strap in and his positioning when he cranked up the motor. Your life is worth more than a grand or 2. Get training........You provided a lot of good information to him and it worked out, but what if it didn't. You were in a tough spot, you wanted to help him so he wouldn't hurt himself or his equipment on his 1st flight but then that could have backfired on you bigtime.
Yeah. I told him he should have at least 25 perfect flights down a hill and 10 perfect launch simulations in a row before every picking up the motor. He was pretty itchy to get into the air. I think would like to see him go get some formal training. Maybe now that he's gotten in the air and felt accomplished he can go take classes.
Zach! I'm 70 with Neuropathy, a nerve disorder. I still foot launch. RU-vid taught me all. No damage! Saved about $3,500. Put a down payment on a new car!
Not to be mean or anything but that launch looked better than some other youtubers who have gotten into paramotoring recently and had lots of training hands on. I wonder if its him thinking he really needed to know how to do it best he could vs counting on someone who training you.
"I don't have a helmet" I feel like everything up to this point was almost just a case of someone not knowing what they didn't know, but then this was said. The laughter just made it seem like this was Scott's breaking point lol.
Just like high power rocketry(I was certified level 2) having experienced buddies around to advise you is priceless. They can not only teach you the basics, but they also can teach you about all the little things that can go wrong and how to prepare for them making your experience a fun and safe time..
I would classify that as half learning from RU-vid. He did the homework self-taught but without you there, he probably wouldn’t have been off the ground that day. Considering the incomplete preparation and self-taught book learning, your coaching was vital and as good as any professional trainer.
Scott you are awesome dude! I know a few times you wanted to say "I don't feel like your safely prepared to fly today." But I think he would have bucked you and went anyway. You done great looking out. Lesson prices are ridiculous, to the point people just chance it. Again, your awesome. God bless.
I must say I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, because I thought the guy was going to get hurt and he had two small children to take care of. I'm glad he did not get hurt but I would recommend training first.
My take: Self teaching saves money, getting professional training gives you a better shot at not dying.....I think I'll spend the money on the training if/when I get one of these
Great video. The first fliers were all self taught. There was no one experienced when no one had done it before. It is not recommended, but it is possible.
Wow, I was probably more scared to watch this than he was actually doing it. The gear was scary; although, I've only been watching a hundred videos over the past year and have not flown I can tell you there was a lot that could have gone wrong. Glad to see him safely off and flying; although, not doubt he would seriously benefit from formal training. Good Luck.
I am in the same boat as you madsloper. I have no equipment (yet) and have never flown or even kited. Have 12 Skydives many years back but I've watched hundreds of vids on this sport. There's no f'ing way I'd do this without training. That equipment has several problems, and the starting when not on his back was dangerous. There are several vids that say NEVER do that. (Kyle O'Glee points that out in one of his) If that had gone to full power, there could have been hamburger all over the place. Yikes man! Glad Scott was there to help, but as someone else said he also put himself at risk of being sued. Tricky situation as to help or not help. I guess you have to let your conscience guide you.
Some of us have way too much testicular fortitude and bullheaded determination, I did the same with my ultralight, curiosity had me taxiing up and down my field for a couple hours until I decided it was time to just point it into the wind and go for it, that was 10 years ago and almost 500 hours of flight with that Quicksilver MX, I still enjoy it almost every weekend. Stay safe
O R I drive semis , forklifts , hay bailers, harvesters , all with zero training. I don’t maintain them either. I get what you are saying though. I’m not gonna fly
O R True enough, I saw some crash videos recently. I don’t trust enough to put my life at this risk. Looks like fun but I’ll let others gamble. Even Gott recently had multiple equipment failures.
eh, you know what? Good for him. Glad you were there to help him. Definitely get training. You can watch 100s of youtube videos and sure you will get a lot of great information, but each individual and situation is unique and not everything in youtube videos applies to your situation. You did a great job guiding him. Think you gave him a great crash course. I was trained in Tampa Florida. My first flight alone after the course I didn't know not to fly in afternoon because of very rough air. Boy was that eye opening experience. Flying paragliders is such a smooth and seemingly "easy" thing to do that it's a bit misleading. You are at the mercy of the air and the wing above you. Treat it right.
I watched this video before I started flying and even with an instructor it is scary the first time… Glad you made it up there… There is no way I could’ve done it without my instructor in my ear on launch and when landing
Wow. Where to start? It seems that @ 6:24 Zach is confusing acceleration torque (between the motor and the prop as it revs up) with sustained torque from the motor's continuous operation at high power during climb (between the rotation of the prop and the air). Although subtly connected, the two are different. Make sure he knows that the torque he feels when he revs the motor, is not the only torque concern. He should be looking for & more concerned about the latter while taking off. Why did Zach's wing need repair? (Never mind answered later in the vid). BTW, training won't eliminate damaged equipment (just watch Paramotor Aviatrix's vids) Did you guys consider a hang test to at least guess at CG? It'd also be good for practice getting in and out of the seat. No helmet? Really? The monkeys screwing a football motor start(s)? Have Zach work on smoother power changes @ 20:26, 20:35 & 23:52. All in all you guys are life long buddies from here on out I bet. I really do wish you both the best of luck and saftey. You'd mentioned to Zach how you've learned on line from other's mistakes, like the recent throttle cable incident in the U.K., but I'm not so sure Zach needs to see a no helmet accident to fix that problem. Just saying.
YankeeinSC1 I don't use a paramotor but have some experience paragliding and a physics degree. I'll try to clarify these two different forces. As the propeller accelerates/decelerates there is a torque that will try to roll you. The direction will oppose that of the rotor. For the other type, as the propeller turns without acceleration it will have an angular momentum, not a torque. When gravity pitches your body (front and back), this induces a torque that will cause you to rotate azimuthally. I presume that this is what is meant by torque twist and is most readily apparent in a gyroscope.
I hope Scott took more time with him later. This guy needs to drop the hubris Scott probably saved his life. This is an excellent video to A. Encourage people to get training B. Encourage people to get good gear and insure it's properly setup C. If you absolutely are gonna self train this video is a pretty good example why u start slow and put the time in. Really know your wing before you strap on a motor. I live 4 hours from the nearest training and after watching this self training is off the table I'm gonna kite a ton in hopes I can get an instructor for less time but will take whatever time with instructor I need to be safe.
So to say I never post comments on anything social media ever is a total understatement. That being said, and being the son to an a&p mechanic as well a Private pilot and grandson to a retired colonel of the Air Force who trains the flight simulators, I just had to tell you how amazing of a person you are for taking the time out of your day that day to save that man's life. It's obvious once you took a look at his equipment that you knew he clearly did not get that from factory and was determined to fly and without you he was going to die no doubt about it. I hope this comment reaches that man I hope a sees every one of these comments on this page and knows just how much he should be indebted to you. And the way you handled the entire situation and the way that you conducted your after and before views on that day it shows just how much of a truly good person you are sir. There's a lot of other personalities out here in this world in this RU-vid's face but I can totally respect your candor and your lack of putting him down and making it silly when it should be absolutely 100% serious and I hope that he took at least that away from you that day cuz I'm sure he could tell or maybe not how concerned you were about his whole process maybe his family picked up on it who knows that's just don't know what else to say man, you're 👍 dude, and you got a new subscriber
Bret thanks so much for your comment. I truly appreciate it. I've gotten a lot of hate on this video. 🙂 I'll try to keep putting out more videos for you. 😁
You know, I was like many of you - I was cringing - worried the new flier would crash and get hurt from the lack of professional training. Then after 20 minutes of reading comments on both sides of the issue, I came to the conclusion that it depends on the individual and the sport. I taught myself many activities which were either dangerous or could have dangerous results, including riding motorcycles - on the street regularly at 75mph, and up and down steep hills in the rocky dirt, carpentry w/ saws, drills, hammers, files, up unsteady ladders, on 2 story roofs, or like fixing cars involving corrosive chemicals, welding, working under 2k pounds, around hot exhaust, spinning fans, wheels, and rotors, using makeshift tools, the wrong parts, and parts that were already worn out. Sometimes I wore personal protective equipment like a helmet, gloves, respirator, boots, but sometimes I DID NOT! Sometime I had adequate ventilation, fire protection and training, but sometimes I DID NOT! I have had to go to the hospital 3 times, twice to have a cut sewn, and once a splinter removed from an eye. BUT, despite those relatively minor injuries, my point is, you simply cannot have professional training for every activity that has some level of risk to it. Some people can safely teach themselves some activities within their abilities. Thus, not everyone needs professional training. Also, Yes, I think a license should be required for a paramotor and part of that should be a written test, and a flight simulator using software to replicate most of the conditions and factors you could encounter in the air.
The last thing we need is more nanny state rules. Personal responsibility. Those that don't follow the rules pay dearly. Their victims should receive everything they ever owned.
The problem here wasn't the seat, wasn't the weather, wasn't the loose netting, wasn't the throttle cable, it wasn't the choke on the engine,.....it was Zach's complete disregard for his own safety and eagerness to get in the air over making sure he knew what he was doing.
As stupid as this is.... I learned to fly off RU-vid.... with no help.... I survived. It's not toll now I realise how sketchy it actually was. I now have around 200 hours flight time. And constantly research.
Ross MacQuarrie one of my uncles - on his own, strictly from reading books - rebuilt a crashed airplane (1951 Piper), taught himself to fly the plane doing TOs, landings and flying around a dirt strip in a field up in the mountains. After just weeks he flew the plane from NW Montana to Alaska where he's flown the bush since going there in 1954. Something the average person will never admit is: Some people are naturally capable of things the average person could never even dream of; and that terrifies the living h*** out them.
OH MY ?????? AND YOUR'E STILL ALIVE ? THIS COMMENT SECTION IS FULL OF PANSIES THAT SHOULD STICK TO PLAYING WITH BARBIES AND HOTWHEELS.......LEAVE THE BIG BOY TOYS TO US BIG BOYS....
A couple of minutes in . .I thought this was going to be a "thinning of the herd" video. He was lucky to have you there. If I were you, I would strongly encourage him to spend the money and get some full on instruction. You did a great job, but you are taking on a great responsibility if you continue with him. And that is fine if you have the time. But I think Zach is a "caution to the wind" type, and he is going to fly weather you are available or not. And he will eventually get hurt, and you are going to feel bad. So convince him to get instruction, or you could read up on the blackhawk equipment, and commit 3-4 days in a row of full on instruction with him. One note: if he puts the throttle cable over the top his forearm, then slide into the handle, it may keep the cable from getting pushed back towards the prop as much during flight. Good luck my friend
I am going to continue to encourage him to get instruction. And I think your right. I think I'll tell him I'm not going to fly with him until he sorts those issues out with his Blackhawk.
yes I had a friend of mine tell me the same thing. But I have no first hand experience with the company other than I called to buy one of their helmets. They did not have my size in stock, but they referred me to a guy, and he was great to deal with. Great price and I love the helmet.
ClarkKent - I think that Zach is probably more of a "those things don't apply to me" type. Scott, "Gee Zack, those are thunderclouds heading our way, maybe we shouldn't go up." Zach, "Those storms don't apply to me... I'll be fine... here, cut these extra parts off for me."
It's this type of mentality that ruins the sport for others. Sports like these are for those who like risk, not for "certified pilots" who only dare fly when they are certain they know what they are doing. Paramotoring without training is a respectable extreme sport. Without training its nothing more than senior bingo at the care center.
You're a good man Scott. That's a bad idea right there. Just the buckle or how you take off or land or having the gear in order can save your hide and or the cost of the equipment.
You did the right thing trying to help him out as much as possible. It was obvious that he was determined to fly, and nothing you could have said would have stopped him. So the best thing you could do is be there to help him be as safe as possible. That said I cringed through the whole video. I fly airplanes, and I really want to fly paramotors some day. I was already planning on formal training before this video, but seeing him blunder his way around the setup just 100% confirmed that I will do formal training when I get into the sport.
I teach myself to do pretty much everything, but when it comes to something like flying, mistakes can cost dearly, so I would find a competent instructor to teach me the "ropes" (literally, haha.
This video is about "limited, informal training + self-training" versus "formal incremental syllabus-based training". I don't consider this "no training".
I've become really interested in this sport recently and have been watching lots and lots of videos most days about it. In this video i was really scared for zach's saftey. I don't know anything about the sport but common sense told me there was a lot about this that was very wrong. When the video was closing I was very pleased he was safe, but then I saw his little family and was overwhelmed that he took so many risks. ZACH IF YOU ARE READING THIS FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR CHILDREN PLEASE GET PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, this is clearly not the sort of thing you should just try out and see how it goes without extensive knowledge and at least some sort of professional training.
Great job by both! An instructor who cared enough to help a guy, probably withnot a lot of money, to fly safely. Reminded me of the early days of ultralight aircraft before the FAA butted in.,
Congratulations on your first flight, but for the love of God, get some professional training... at 5I feet everything matters brother. Good luck and stay safe
Great video but when I seen that he had two babies to look after, he was taking an enormous risk. Single guy goes down it's bad, but to leave a wife and two babies with no dad is on a whole other level.
Wow!!! Priceless video! Cringy from the get go but it starts to get Super cringy at 9:51 !! What can possibly go wrong with not strapping onto the paramotor properly, hmmm?
I hope the video was informative about the many problems that can arise from self training. The straps that weren't connected only affected pilot comfort. But yes you should sort that stuff out well before your first flight. Always to a hang test first.
Always amazing to see ppl with more guts than sense, and no helmet, 2 young kids? insane! So thankful he had you there to prolly keep him alive to be horse senseless another day. So Im not just blowing smoke, I was almost killed in my mid 20s in hurricane, cracked skull and almost all bones on left side broken- I dont want to see anyone else go through something like that (hurricanes, tornados,, tsunami are not of our own making) so please consider your life and health is worth SO much more than a afternoon of fun!
You were his guardian angel that day; that; is for sure. 👍. I’m not bashing him because I self taught commercial diving and UW welding. Although I was already certified in all positions and thicknesses and all the common processes of welding. I started and ran a business for 4 years with very complex engineering and Ed specifications completed then after 4 years I attended commercial diver training and actually taught the welding portion of the class. I would say the two activities are about equal in complexity and hazards and I’d say most guys watching this video are considering self teaching over organized formal instruction. I think informal instruction must be replaced at least with superior instruction from “that friend” as you did. I think the probabilities of a crash are about 80% without coaching.
Zach would have been a "Dare-Devil" pilot back in the infancy of powered flight but keep in mind the majority of them died. We have training for these kinds of sports, in fact some require certifications. Zach is halfheartedly listening and the equipment does not fit correctly. Guys like Zach put others in danger, walk away Scott. On the positive side Scott gave excellent instruction that probably kept this from being a case for the emergency room.
I do not recall the Wright brothers taking any pre-flight training courses...…..the fact is that flying a paramotor is no big deal and many such pilots were and are self taught, unfortunately we now live in a risk averse world inhabited by Snowdrops who are welded to their smart phones and lack any get up and go! Your the man Zach.
Agree. Training is overrated for people who are diligent and safety inclined. The problem is those who are inpatient as they are at more risk. There are so many resources available to learn all the theory on your own. Just make sure you internalize all the book knowledge. Then go buy a kiting wing and harness and practice kiting as your top priority as you won't be a proficient pilot without mastering kiting. After that, then and only then can you take to the sky. Most people are too impatient to do this or lack self-assurance so that is where a training course comes into play. The sales pitch is to introduce fear and sell certainty.
