Hey, when I learned how to Hang Glide in the early 70's there was nobody within 1000 miles who had ever even seen a Hang Glider. We had to learn on our own and read a lot of books! Had some hard landings but still here to tell the tale! Gotta do your thing.

And instead of going to an open field with plenty of space, you flew over fuckin' trees, buildings, cars, fences, electrical wires. I'm just glad your wing was strong enough to support those balls...

Hands down my favorite Paramotor video on KZfaq… never a dull moment!

I did the same 4 years ago. Bought it, assembled it, did a little self training and flew. Proud to say that even with 2 engine out emergency landings I have never even chipped a prop. However, I would never recommend self-training to anyone.

Just remember, no flying over people or cities and don't ruin it for everyone else. Godspeed, pilot!

Holy balls. This is why im for sure doing the training. You did a million times better than i would've but i was cringing at so many parts out like "Oh god no no no" that shit made me feel like i was actually in ur shoes for a min like damn could only imagine certain parts u probably thought u were screwed glad ur alright and keep on learning this absolutely amazing sport

Phew, glad you landed okay, that was pretty hard to watch, some training might not be a bad idea, good luck!

Hey, if you want to self-train, that's entirely your decision. I know someone who self-trained and he's an excellent pilot - but he definitely had other pilots around him that he took lots of advice and instruction from. So, in reality, he didn't really self-train, but he never went through an official course either... At any rate - once you're in the air - you need to fly by the rules, otherwise you risk putting the entire sport in jeopardy (flying directly over houses is a no-no). Get altitude and build familiarity with the wing and motor. Don't overdo anything - pull gentle brakes at first. Make gentle throttle corrections. For landing, make sure you're into the wind (get yourself a nice extendable pole with a long streamer), kill the motor at 80ft or so, go hands up and let that wing build speed. Speed is what gives you flare authority. Be looking out to the horizon (and slightly down) - gently add pressure - just enough to feel the wing - and at 3-4 feet above the ground, start adding more brake pressure to round out your descent. You should be flying just above and parallel to the ground; keep progressively adding brakes all the way down to your butt and walk it out. The idea of making a good landing, is "practicing NOT landing"; the longer you can hold yourself off the ground as you come in, the softer and gentler the landing. Good luck to you - and fly responsibly and safely!

I don't know man you did pretty good I'm extremely impressed you kept me on edge the whole entire time

Probably most stressful youtube video I seen all week 😆 Glad it was a good experience

Glad you are safe. 🙂 I was scared the whole video.

I love the title... YES I'M AN IDIOT haha. Definitely some sphincter tightening exercises going on here! You about biffed the trees so many times. Glad you made it.

🤣 Yeah that was a baaaad idea, but you made it! Lol. Hope you ended up getting training of some sort.

Ha! Holy balls bro!! Your buddy running out of your path in the beginning was awesome! Way to pull it off. I've been flying nylon for decades but haven't tried the paramotor yet. It is next on my list for sure. I can only hope my first flight goes as well as yours! Kudos

I just got me a paramotor and I'm going to have to train my shelf I learned how to work on them they are very easy I had to put new pistons and rings but you did a good job man keep up the good work

I don't see an issue with not having any formal training as even the Wright Brothers had no training before their first glider flight. I WOULD suggest anyone who cannot get official training on a paramotor, to at least get some flight practice in a flight simulator on realistic settings. The one thing that really scared me here is his really delayed climb above the trees because... your ability to climb is much slower than you really think it is. But overall, great first flight and welcome to the world of aviation!

I was laughing (In a psychotic way) the whole entire time. I'm glad you made it safely, but I definitely saw a few OH SHIT moments lol. Cant say I will do any better, but I hope I at least do half as good when attempting this myself without training in a few weeks when it all comes in (hence the psychotic laughing)

Just watched ya vid and cried lots.. my 1st paraglider was of Ebay, learnt from KZfaq and leapt into a thermal "elevator "😂 it's what makes ya feel alive.. good on ya.. big balls en'all

I m wondering, why isnt there paramotor mentoring? I think it would be a great middle ground for people who cant afford training, so everyone doesnt have to argue back and forth training vs self taught.

I had debated about trying paramotoring after watching Tucker Gott back a few years ago, never did though. You get any flights in this past summer? 👍

I am sorry but I just had a nasty feeling you were going to crash the entire video. Just get training before you get hurt

Holy Crap! I pretty much self trained but damn it was like 8 months before I flew. I kited a LOT

Man that was awesome, I have never even heard of this till tonight, I am studying to fly a drone but do not need a license for this, I am more interested in the trike though.

I could feel the panic when it was time to land lol

Uhg. Was so mad at you 😂. I was like, why aren't you climbing. Altitude is your friend while learning!

Best video ever FOR getting proper training. 4-5 near fails at least. I’m hoping that the fact there’s no other flight videos you’re still alive.

Why make that sound like a good thing? You first flew without ever kiting a wing? That is just insane. Best of luck to you.

You gave me some pucker factor here, but I admire you just going for it. Did you go on more flights?

great!!! amazing!! the most exciting video I've seen in a long time... haha

Right on! I’m here from seeing a comment you left on EvilKen’s channel. Hopefully, I will be able to acquire some gear sooner than later and teach myself. New subscriber here. Take care👍🏻💯

I've been a bit lost because my hyper bike motorcycle hasn't raised my heart rate in years (I can't say I'm really so mentally sound ;) but man, this is looking exactly like the answer! Nice work, man!

Impressive, glad you are ok.

Man that looks like fun.

Seriously best one one youtube ....

That LZ is a great spot to take off and land, just because you were flying sketchy the whole time doesnt mean you need to find another. Get some altitude on your first flight and feel out the trottle and wing controls. The whole flight you were skimming terrain at low altitude for literally no reason and your awful throttle control caused you too swoop down lower than you expected on many occasions. Also flying that low to peoples houses is a guarenteed way to ruin that LZ for you and everyone else

I cant wait to get one. I'm in the desert so plenty of open areas to practice. I wont go up to high for awhile.

Brother, I white knuckle your whole flight then stomped subscribe. I'm self trained and still no broken bones after 6 years. Please lean toward safety, I do. Good luck

OMG that car at the end, I was scared sitting at home on my PC haha

Im from Minneapolis and are into paramotoring I got training and bought brand new equipment .

Did you miss the video that told you to land upwind?

Believe it or not the higher up you go when your new to something like this or ultralights the safer cause you have more time to recover during a mistake or something going wrong then if your only say ,50-500 feet off the ground with no time to recover the mistake or what ever happens

Would you, did you try again? Wish I could reach you to learn how it went.

wow how did you not hit your wing on that pole at 3:04

This is the best video I have ever seen

Hey man, did you ever get back in the air?

lmfao the entire time im sitting here screaming at my computer screen MORE ALTITUDE COME ON MAN MORE ALTITUDE hahahaha. your fuckin insane man. love it.

Very useful thank you👍

Good on ya! It’s as much your planet as anyone’s bro, people forget that. 👍😉

What could go wrong ? almost everything. thanks for uploading, congrats.

that was dancing with death and broken ankles that jesus

Man that was a pretty good job...

that was hilarious! like a bad dream that wasn't mine!

Lol that was awesome congrats

Very nice. Learning by doing 😀👍

Looks like fun!

So was it easier to maneuver with your massive balls acting as a counterweight?

A few ball scraping moments, just glad you didn't break a leg on that landing 😮

Love it! Excellent launch and you made it back down! Very good l things considered.

Damn he barely survived TORQUE TWIST LOL

pretty kick ass bro!

That was rad haha

I needed. Training to give me confidence

Where was this? It looked cool

You go brother I'm going to do samething

Glad you made it back down okay

8 months in, you alive?

Homie at 54secs sh1tting themselves haha

Way to send it big balls 😂 Did you at least read the manufacturers manual for the wing to set up the trimmers? Best advice is getting training.

My Friend you don't have big balls, you have soccer balls 😳😳😳😳😳 Chris (In UK)

WHY did that other person run in the way? This video reminds me of when i stole my pappys car and went on a drive as a 9 year old kid! XD Just one thing jason, can you adjust the camera angle up a little for the next video?

Well you survived! Call it a win!

This man was almost toast a few times during this flight. 😬

Thanks for the heart attack

Lol. Damn. I thought you were gonna nail the landing, but I guess you kind of did. 😂 I couldn't learn this solo, really not worth the risk to me. Haha

I hope that as soon as you were safely back on the ground that you went and bought a lottery ticket !! You are one lucky S.O.B. !

Make another video,, your the MAN

This is what im gunna do looks pretty basic made my own prop and wing might try for 1500 fet first flight. Cheers

Fuckin gnarly bro. Good job!! Glad you hit the ground safely

Nice!

Very cool

That was tight, bro... Just don't end up as one of those idiots that gets themselves killed...you don't wanna be remembered like that.

I winced when I saw that lightpole in the parking lot. WHEW! :-o

Gliders have a way of checking you when u get out of line. By the look of it. You just used up maybe 3 of your 9 lives on just 1 flight. Think about this flight often and start kiting immediately. Youll know when your glider is ready for you to take her on a second flight. Baby steps. Never run without knowing what your getting into

Sure that sounds like a good idea after 6 beers.

Brooooo ur legs aren’t broken after that landing ??

Dude you should upload more paramotor videos that would be awesome!

Guys, please get proper instruction...sure you may be able to get it off the ground, but how would you deal with a wing collapse?

I keep wanting to do this so bad

Mate, how on earth did u clear those trees, light poles, fences and car with that huge set of gonads dangling below your feet! You have my undying everlasting appreciation and respect…..!😅

Well that's good dude let me tell you big balls aren't gonna break your fall.

Yo, forget the possibility of dying... No way I'd risk 15K worth of equipment! lmao

Gretings from SRBIJA what’s the point of looking at the moon if you don’t howl. Live in the moment Bro. Nice Balls 🤣🤘🏻

Was that your first and last flight? Got some equipment to sell cheap?😂

That was terrifying

Yes, you do have big balls

That’s really funny .... I’m going for a lesson first but looks like great fun that landing looked a little hard lol

Alititude is your friend. We aint talkin about a measely 200'. Get you some altitude, work on throttle control, enjoy the flight!

I think I'd be a little nervous about landing because it seems like you're going very very fast

now that was the sketchiest thing ive seen on here in a while

This is an old video, just wondering if ur still alive?