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As a pilot myself, I can really appreciate why you like this sport. No hangar required, no license, no medical, not much of anything in the way between you and some wonderful flying experiences. Great video, good, clear instruction. Very well done!

Man, I just stumbled onto this channel a couple of days ago and cannot stop watching your videos. This looks insanely fun and you make it look effortless. Really liked this one explaining the basics.

Now I'm thinking of buying this instead of a car.

Looks so fun. I just saw the flying to McDonald’s thumbnail and checked out a lot of your videos. I had to subscribe. This sport looks amazing! You have great videos man keep up the good work. I’m hoping to take some classes at some point. Thanks again for the inspiration

I’d like to see a video breaking down what wings are good for what things and what motors are good for what flying styles

I am a teacher and you are doing an excellent job teaching! I know nothing about paramotors, but your explanation and vocabulary helped me understand more about what you are doing when you fly. Thank you! PS: There is no way in hell I would ever pick up this hobby! I don’t like heights even though I have several pilots in our family. My grandpa always used to take us for rides in his Piper Cub and Fairchild. I grew up in Racine, WI. He flew me up to the EAA museum and brought me back to school once to UW Eau Claire.

Love the basics covered here! This is one of my favorite KZfaq channels. You’re killing it dude!

This video came in my suggested feed, glad I watched it. Really entertaining and I look forward to seeing your new stuff.

Guilty of self-taught..Im still alive....Awesome man...good stuff

I really liked how you explained Jacquelyn’s wing a few months ago. After I graduate from the AviatorPPG class I believe I’ll just get her wing. I’m a little older than you and I’m pretty happy just cruising around looking at the horse farms of Lexington. The spinning around that you did in this video would have me hurling my lunch onto the ground people. LOL. Loved this video Mr. Tucker.

Loving the tutorials, planning on taking lessons this summer. Extra knowledge is good

I've never done this - but I've also never failed to stop and watch whenever a paramotor flies over. It always amazes me. THANKS for the simple "How It Works" video. I found it really informative.

Even I learned everything online I still need instructor to teach me before my first flight, thanks so much for sharing...am following your channel now!

Hi Tucker, I enjoy your videos a lot. Being 79 years old and having some bad knees I'll not be getting into this sport but vicariously, I enjoy flying with you. You make it look easy, but I know it's experience built over time.

I've been watching your videos for about a week. You have a great personality Tucker, like some of the others have said, your a teacher at explaining what your doing during flight. I do think getting into the motor teaching would be great. Thanks for sharing, and be safe up there my friend. Gene from Iowa

Great basic explanation! Looks like this is the closest way to feel like you're truly flying! No panels in front, your arms are out and wind in your face. The more I watch the more I want to fly. Thanks!!

Hey Tucker that was an awesome video, I really enjoyed it! I definitely think you should do the motor video as there are so many different frames and motors on the market and it will be interesting to get your take on why you fly the scout and also why you prefer that motor to say, a Air Inception or the like. Look forward to your next video. Chris.

Tucker you inspire so many people to take up this amazing sport & this video is definitely one I shall keep coming back to, a more in-depth demonstration of the whole Harness/ risers/ brakes set up would be good ( Not boring) essential info for those of us who want to learn to fly safely ! Also your van life vids with Jaclyn are super cool & she is a gem, it’s always great to see you fly together !

Awesome Tucker! I fly the BlackHawk and you did a great job explaining everything. Love your videos, keep up the awesome work.

I really enjoy your videos dude. Keep it going!

These videos have inspired me to finally lose weight, currently sitting around 280. When I hit the one somethings it is on. Keep up the good work Kiddo.

It’s so cool. I watched this before I started flying and now again after flying. It’s so different in theory and actually being up in the air. Great vid

I'm on the cusp of taking training, all your instructionals are much appreciated ! Especially like the crash dissection: what the pilot did wrong, and explain how he could have (maybe) recovered. Please do another ! We can't get too much of this stuff! Have a safe and Happy 2020!

Hello Tucker, I am impressed with the way you do your videos. I have just retired and am going into the world of power paragliding. Keep up your videos. I am learning so much. Steve

Good job Tucker! Makes me want to learn to fly. All I need now is money.

Watched one of your videos 3 years ago and really enjoyed it, which in turn got me into skydiving. I just got my “A License” for skydiving two days ago and now looking at other things to do under canopy. All of the videos I’ve watched from you have been very educational and well put together, even the ones from several years ago! Thank You for sharing your passion and encouraging everyone to stay safe while entering the sport!!!!

Excellent video, excellent commentation, and somebody who really enjoys what they're doing. I have a private pilot's license and have them flown in 35 years. You have convinced me I need to try this!! What a beautiful way to fly.

Tucker You are the BESTEST .......No other experienced PPG pilot has at this stage been so POSITIVE for newbe PPG wantobees..........keep up the GOOD work no wonder You are at the TOP!!!!!! always.......VM

Paramotor seems to be more like the early control the right brothers used, wing warping. I find that pretty cool.

This "Basic Training" was another awesome video of yours. So, this coming summer, a friend and I are planning on taking a paramotor flight course. It is a week long, 8 hours each day and includes flights using their equipment. Part of the reason I think it's good to see these "basic training" videos, is it will help during the course because I will know what to ask when it comes time. I've always had a drive to fly, but it is very expensive to do so. Your videos made me totally want to pick this sport. I love that even watching other people's videos, they will mention you and always with total respect.

Thank you Tucker for very good information for me. I bought a set up and getting ready to take training as soon as my jobsite allows for it. I love your videos. You have a calm, friendly, and encouraging way about you. Great personality. I already have hang glided about 20 times so far so I'm looking forward to this new adventure. Keep up the great videos.

That was really interesting! It might be cool to do a sort of beginning to fly video, maybe cover some of the paramotor training schools, and look at good beginner equipment for getting into the sport.

I failed at the first step... *Buy/afford a paramotor*

dude i learned so much from this video. i live in colorado and cant wait to see the mountains paragliding. seems like a sport not too many people do here and will be nice to beat the crowds!!!

I started on a PG two years ago and just bought a Top 80 for it. So I've watched a ton of PPG over the last several months. I haven't seen the take-off demonstrated as well as this video. Excellent instruction/description but the way the videography was done really helps pull it all together into the most understandable demo. Thanks.

Thank you. I doubt I'll ever take up flying a paramotor but I have seen some of your videos and wondered how the wing is controlled. You've given me the kind of basic overview I wanted. It would have been nice to have been able to have a good, clear view of how the wing's shape changes depending upon your inputs but at least now that looks a lot less like a whole chaotic mess of spaghetti wrapped around a human-being thanks to your overview.

Good info, I was wondering the same things. Thanks.

Most certainly did enjoy it Tucker ! You are a great ambassador for your sport, I’ve only been watching your videos since mid September & you’ve gone from 945k subs to 990k, Awesome !! I think a video on the various paramotors & beginner wings would also be very useful. Peace to you & Jaclyn, fly safe !

When I first started being interested in power motor I used to watch lots of your videos they got me more interested in this amazing sport....stay blessed peace from the uk

2:34 when you eat Taco Bell

make a video about what your using! Describe your motor and why your using it. The wing, communications, and all the extra gear. and also telling us the total costs for all the equipment with training on top. Also would there be a good place to train somewhere close to Tulsa, Ok?!

I've been watching your videos for a long minute. Love all of the info. Maintenance. Tips and tricks. Definitely interested in trying it. Weather is a huge issue in my area though. Keep up the great work friend and always stay safe.

so.... loving what you do and seeing how easy you make it look, very methodical and controlled, i decided i needed to see the other side of the coin and watched PPG crashes. WOW, i think it was a refreshing dose of reality of what can happen. Its great to see and hear how you assess conditions and very practised approach you follow. I think its important though that would-be PPGs should watch the fails as much as the successes, if, like me, its on the list of things to do in life. What i learned from it is, good trusted tuition, education and gear and not to rush be anything

Ayyy I’m early love the vids keep up the great work

"simply, is that a word, yeah simply that's an orange juice"😅

I watched a LOT of your videos, this one, even though it was simple made my wife feel better about me even looking at this hobby. So thanks for the basics

I like when you sprinkle in basic paramotor stuff or videos about your paramotor. Keep it up fun stuff!

I’ll probably never do it, but this was very, very interesting!

YES PLEASE MAKE MOTOR VIDEOS

I'm so glad you put this out. I am trying to learn everything I can to get started. I almost enrolled in a school last week but found out some very bad things about the owners at the last minute. I have so many questions, but mainly picking the right ppm for me is difficult. Thanks

I enjoy your videos, they're easy to understand and they're clear and good quality. Keep up the good work!

Tucker: Alright, so up next we have the break toggles. * shows most beautiful cloudscape of all time like heaven on earth * Me: Wait, what am I supposed to be looking at? 5:08

You gotta admit it. The little bugger knows what hes doing. This seems to be the easiest way to fly and you can take it ANYWHERE. Very informative.

I really enjoy your videos, they're really relaxing and your teaching was great. At one point you started mentioning A, B, Cs when talking about the pulleys, us noobs don't know what they are. I'm a kitesurfer and one of my kitesurf friends paraglides, your videos have made me want to learn. I see you learned in florida, I'm from the UK but have been to Florida many times, my sis used to live there but lives in louisiana now, maybe I can combine a trip to see her with a course in florida. I checked the price of your motor yesterday and it was about double what I guessed it would be, I'm guessing you need about 10 grand worth of kit at least. Great channel dude!

I’ll probably never fly one myself, but I was fascinated with your little “teaching moment” (and yes, I liked it). Do more. Thank you.

“Just the tip"

700K subs!! keep up the great, authentic content Tucker :)

Got hooked when I watched your 5 day flight series in Utah. You're a great instructor. Just watching you fly I'm learning.

I liked this and don't pull yourself down, you are teaching on every video whether you are aware of it or not. When you are thirsty for knowledge you watch the videos where you think you are getting the most help and I watch yours so hen I eventually take to the skies your teaching and the schools teaching will combine to make it a lot easier to understand. It is early days in the UK but we have poorer weather to contend with but there you are, at least it is finally here. Keep the videos coming we are watching you !!!

flying by paramotor is amazing

It just works

Fun to watch and glad you're doing these videos . Little scared of heights so I don't know how I would do with it but I would definitely love to try it one day . You do a great job making it look easy which takes away some fear right off the bat .

Wow that was brilliant. Very informative, entertaining and hope there’s more of these clips to watch.

I think it is my biggest dream to fly with that thing

Boring. I already know everything. :) J/K. Awesome video. I don't mind you "teaching"/informing at all. You continue to impress me with your flying and video production skills. You totally send it in all you do dude. :) Still waiting on your big reveal. "Tuckers Flying School?" Nah...

Great info Tucker. Looking forward to working with Aviator PPG, too. Yes, more about motors and wings and first purchases, used vs new, etc. All the best!

ok, so I've always loved flying. Used to cut class in high school to go flying. Been working for AmericanAirlines for 33 yrs and just checked out one of your videos and thought 'how does he control the throttle'....so, THANKS so much for putting this video up. Perfect. You BETTER be having a blast tooling around.

Do interviews dude! I've considered that myself, but there is no one around me to interview, ha ha!

When Tucker said "don't go try it at home because it won't work like that" he's very right, please dont. I liked this video a lot though, you're a good teacher ;). Just a thought i think weight shift effectiveness has a lot to do with the gear you're flying and also your weight. For example on the air conceptions with the Mojo if I just lift one leg and move my upper body it really doesn't do much. To make any type of noticable turn with weight shift on that setup I really have to slide my whole body to one side of the harness and cross a leg, while in the scout it doesn't seem like there's even room to do that.

Great job man. I Always enjoy learning - you have the heart of a teacher. Keep up the good work.

Really like this basic instruction video. I don't plan on picking up this sport but love learning about it and how these things fly. I also enjoyed your beginner wing video, learned a lot from it also.

How much can someone expect to pay for lessons

You must have dropped this video in response to Captain Kurt! He was bashing you saying your videos don't teach us anything. It was actually pretty entertaining to watch. Kinda like a train wreck.

This was very informative and explains so much. I've watch un chingo of your videos and this will make the rest so much more fun!

Thanks I’m a broken down old man. Only one are working at 100%. Not thinking about taking up the sport but I watch all of your videos. You really helped me better understand the basics operation which was a total blank for me. Keep having fun and be safe.

9:41 Germanaaay in da house braaa! My country ;D

I appreciate your effort, but I was lost almost immediately. You talked about tips and something else and A,B, and C, which I think must be different parts of your wing. It would have helped if I could have asked questions, and before we even started flying, it would have been good to study a diagram with all the different parts relevant to controlling the paramotor. I think you kind of take the vocabulary and how the parts work for granted. The 4 or so interruptions for ads also didn't help. Reading through the comments, it's obvious some people got a lot more from this than I did, and that's good. Perhaps if I studied up some and then re-watched the video, I'd get more out of it, too. So again, thanks for the effort.

You have totally hit the nail on the head brother!!! I appreciate your insight and all of the videos that you share! Keep It Real homie KJ!

Wow, great job explaining the basics, I knew nothing and followed most of what you said, thanks! I’m 55 and just discovered this sport a few weeks ago and I want to get training this year or next and get into it.

Damn that's a nice house.. keeps talking lol

Hey Tucker, I really appreciate this video. Seem to have watched all your others before this one, but this was a great watch. Respect from the UK.

Hi Tucker really enjoy your channel thanks for your Quality and great content. Flew in Georgia Country a few months ago off the mountains into the valley 20min the wind let me down with a Paraglider but been hooked since then. Stay safe and God bless you from South Africa

This is by far the best video I've seen . Thanks mate and keep up the good work.

Travelled 1200 kms years ago for my first paraglider instruction and the teacher did,nt bother to turn up. Got totally peeved with the whole episode. This vid has me inspired to try again. Thanks Tucker from Tucker

I have taken two discovery flights, now I am here watching paramotors. This looks so freeing! Thanks for the intro guide, I was surprised it had a trim too, and now I'm even more interested!. Thanks for the video/teaching intro!

Thank You, I enjoyed that very much and will be signing into lessons this spring. Your very inspirational and kind.

I am a pilot fix wing and your teaching is great. I understand everything you explained and now I want a paramotor. simple and free setting in that flying chair and safe and affordable. great for fair weather flying.

Tucker, thanks for making these vids, I have already learned a lot. I would love to do it but here in Seattle I do not see much going on, possibly up north in the Skagit Valley. I will be seeking out local professional training first and see where it takes me. Thanks again for taking the time to do these videos, it means a lot to us who are just learning about this great sport. This might be a very good time to get into it, since it is now a mature sport with many of the inherent dangers worked out.

Awesome, often wondered how and what you do to control your wing. good job of instructing. I enjoy your videos, Thanks. Dave

As a CFI your instructional tutorial was really good. Especially the comparison with shallow turns vs steep turns and coordinating the turns. Now I just need a setup. 😎

I no not fly but enjoy your videos. This video helped me understand when you talk about your trim, speed bars etc.. Thanks.

Nice job I appreciate it and I learned the basics for flying a paraglider I hope you do more of these videos you are a good teacher the concepts were explained clearly

I dont have a paramotor but this video helped alot!! I now feel alot more informed on the basics and unbeknownst to you this made me feel way more comfortable to get into the sport!

Thank you. Excellent video. I’m going to think of these concepts. I started by getting equipment a year ago and am in ground training.

I appreciate the lesson! I am a part 107 pilot with a desire to get a manned aircraft pilot license at some point. This seems like a good midpoint before that. I’m enjoying your videos. Keep it up!

I am 65, post motorcycle accident via a dog strike, 5 surgeries to my right leg and do good to walk. Love watching your videos and flying with you via KZfaq. Was wondering how they worked, enjoyed your explanation so much. I used to be a pilot and loved to fly and often had flying dreams as if I were flying without a plane, loved those dreams-every once in awhile I still have one. Darn if your flinging videos are not so much like my dreams. If I were younger and had good legs I would have to do that-but flying with you on KZfaq is the next best thing. I enjoy your character as well, you are so thoughtful, considerate and kind-I suspect you have really good parents.😎🤟🇺🇸

This chap IS a good teacher! Mature beyond his years as far as responsible behaviour is concerned. Thumbs up from me!

Thanks, it looks amazing and so free. I would love to try. This vid was great to fill in the gaps of the basics. cheers

Hey Tucker. Thanks for the tutorial. I am older guy that's probably going through a mid life crisis, lol.... only kidding. I have been binging on your videos and I am extremely interested in paramotoring. Since I started watching I've been wondering what "trimming out" meant, now I finally know. This was a great overview of the basics. I finally subscribed after all the binging and hope to get involved in the sport. I appreciate the fact that you are very genuine and seem to be very mature for your age. You are a great ambassador for the sport. I live in the southwest and can probably fly all year round, we do have schools out here that I am going to check out. Keep doing what you're doing, you're very much appreciated and you have increased interest in this amazing sport. Thanks again, be safe and stay healthy.