My First Paramotor Flight Paramotor newbie:) Things can only get better.

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7 жыл бұрын

My very first take off and landing with a powered paraglider aka Para motor. Sketchy as Tucker Gott would say:) But things will improve with practice!

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@russellwilby7201 7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Sandy from Canada. Thank you so much for including us in your big day. Best bit of entertainment I've had on the tube in a long time. Best of luck as you practice and improve.

@ceemiguel9052 7 жыл бұрын

Watching this video alone in my living room, I found myself cheering for you aloud! Seeing you aloft actually brought a tear to my eye. Hearing Dave and Nigel's commentary added to the wonder of it all (as I assume the cameraman had not yet flown solo, you could hear his respect for you & slight apprehension for his future flight.). Loved seeing your satisfied happiness during the post-flight debrief to us. Well done, Mr. Jack!

@ganicwil 7 жыл бұрын

That looks like a right buzz Sandy, fair play and well done, won't be long and you'll be a natural!

@RobertMcKenzie 7 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the first solo flight! Glad you showed the failed launches too, it shows the real struggles of how these kinds of things go. Well done!

@Nita-pl4sn 7 жыл бұрын

Loved every moment of this new adventure, how free to be flying with your own wings.

@alistairslade3836 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Well done Sandy. A wonderful moment in your life you will never forget. Looking forward to the videos you will eventually take while flying with the birds.

@adelarsen9776 7 жыл бұрын

1) Height never killed anyone but lack of it did. 2) You get zero out of 10 for a bad landing but 11 out of 10 for "going around". 3) Always err on the side of caution - there is no stigma in turning around. 4) ATC works for you - NOT the other way around - You're in charge as PIC. 5) Never fly through clouds with rocks in them. 6) Trust your instruments - Always. 7) Experience doesn't make your journey today assured - Refer to point 3 above. Congratulations dear Sir on completing your first solo circuits. Next is your solo overland.

@thetopicala 7 жыл бұрын

What could be better start for the day than watching 'happy dude' explaining his first flight! You did so good and I am happy for you Sandy! Awesome! Enjoy🚀Atb, Osmo

@wnchillbilly1 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Sandy , I'm absolutely 'gobsmacked' , , LOL , EPIC Sandy , well done , , well done.

@tomkershaw1 6 жыл бұрын

I remember my first solo glider flight with the Raf GSA at Bicester many years ago in an old T21 zedburg on the winch. There is no sensation like it. Well done Sandy.

@peterford5984 7 жыл бұрын

Sandy, you just never cease to amaze and inspire! Certainly one way of taking your aerial photography to the next level! Absolutely brilliant and very pleased for you my friend, congratulations on the flight... Many more to come I hope!

@adamholbrook2281 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy and excited for you Sandy. I really enjoyed this I think as much as you did! I'm really looking fwd to the next video and those to come. I hope you'll speak a little more about the machine specs such as range, and or flight time etc. Thanks again for sharing. I hadn't seen a unit like this before. I had envisioned something more like an ultralight aircraft with a small triangular carriage to ride in/ on. You've really peak my interest so to speak. Take care and be safe.

@nealeburgess6756 4 жыл бұрын

Having seen your more experienced take offs and landings I thought it looked easy. Now I've seen your first solo I've realised there is a lot to learn. Very well done Sandy!

@stargawper 7 жыл бұрын

looks like fun Sandy, now waiting to see the aerial photograph. regards kev

@marycmcnaught 7 жыл бұрын

Well done Sandy! A human drone soon. It is an amazing feeling being up in the air and a bit of you always will be! I have done 2 parachute jumps, one at 10,000 ft, and I often look up and still see myself up there! Happy flying.

@58slugbug 7 жыл бұрын

Respect to you Sandy thank you for taking us along on the journey, Well done sir.

@mohicanpreservationarboret1024 7 жыл бұрын

Sandy, when you launched I held my breath. It was almost as if I were actually there! Congratulations on your successful flight!

@PaulOutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Wow Sandy that must have been some experience....you are an example to all of us. You don't just talk the talk, you walk the walk and get out there and experience for real. Some sad souls decided to give this a thumbs down probably because they would rather sit on their arse and dream and knock those who get on with it and do it. Full respect to you :)

@rialobran 7 жыл бұрын

I'm with you, who could dislike this? The jealous, armchair hero's, that's who.

@richsoutdoors402 7 жыл бұрын

Superb, Wiltshire Man spreads his wings and becomes bird man. Congratulations on following the dream, I'm extremely envious. Looking forward to seeing more of this. From the look on your face it looks like a lot of fun. Atb, rich

@huntersmoon9724 7 жыл бұрын

Sandy that was amazing. Now you have a first person drone Eye view. Can't wait to see some footage from up there. Stay safe as so many of us enjoy watching you loving life. 👍

@jameshanson1235 7 жыл бұрын

Nothing short of just awesome Sandy, you're a little younger than I am and as such a huge feat of courage on your part, congratulations at not growing to old.

@knucker4931 7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your first solo flight Sandy! Keep on keeping on going, it's always a pleasure to watch. Al

@tims7793 4 жыл бұрын

15:23 "Well, that was interesting". British understatement at its finest :)

@yewtreeknives5834 6 жыл бұрын

Haha Sandy, my wife came to see why I was cheering and clapping my hands :-) Kudos to you Sandy...RESPECT and only thing I can think of now is "JIHHAAAAA" Greetz Yves

@lynnmoore2664 7 жыл бұрын

Well done Sandy! You really are a master of many skills & you will matter this as well in time! You do your research & preparations very well on the tasks you chose to take on ,which really helps in your mastering of them! Thanks for sharing & looking forward to seeing you in the next one!

@pondguru 7 жыл бұрын

Holy crap, I had never seen anyone taking off attached to one of those devices. Whoever thought that flying around with a giant food blender on your back while sitting on a huge container of explosive liquid would be fun is a genius - it looked like a real blast. Well done on achieving your dream Sandy.

@PaulOutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Pondguru lol

@fepowson 7 жыл бұрын

Pondguru.. A brilliant comment :)

@briansmobile1 7 жыл бұрын

"Whoever thought that flying around with a giant food blender on your back while sitting on a huge container of explosive liquid would be fun is a genius" - LOL!

@pureheroin9902 6 жыл бұрын

You want a laugh, try finding some videos of the first attempts at this stuff, before high quality gear was a thing. The ramshackle bits of metal and lawn mower engines people strapped to themselves. Those people had balls of steel imho. There is also some really scary crash videos of these things. Beware though, it may put you off ever trying one. I watched one, something went wrong, the guy tried to pull his wing close enough to throw his reserve, otherwise the reserve can get tangled. He still pulled it to early and the majority of the video is HD audio of this guy falling to what should have been certain death. Raw numbers wise, these things are VERY safe. But that's testament to the people in the sport to date. Now, with some big KZfaq channels that have brought more attention to the sport, they are seeing more and more accidents. Unfortunately, I give it 2 years before they start regulating the hell out of this sport.

@IrisPPG 6 жыл бұрын

" giant food blender on your back while sitting on a huge container of explosive liquid" - very accurate!

@fepowson 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Sandy. Hearty Congratulations to you......

@nacholibre1962 7 жыл бұрын

15:17 "F-ing brilliant!" :-) Good effort, Sandy. I'm so glad you are finally able to indulge in your dream. You always come across as a hard-working, caring, and humble guy and I respect you greatly. I hope you get a lot of pleasure out of this passtime. Be safe and enjoy!

@mischef18 7 жыл бұрын

A big thumbs up bro you done it. Yes thanks for taking us along. ATB

@bobbybushcraft1762 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Sandy!! You looked real good flying about! Congratulations!!!

@MaffTUK 6 жыл бұрын

You know what Sandy, Quite simply Bravo Sir, the only way to feel alive is to keep learning new and exciting skills. 👍 well done mate.

@johnpatterson4558 7 жыл бұрын

AMASING! Sandy. Well done , wish I had a head for heights. Looking forward to future videos.

@kimbullock475 7 жыл бұрын

That was brilliant Sandy...

@windhamcabin 7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Sandy! You have achieved flight! 😊😊😊🤘It was fun to watch the footage and listen to your recap. Take care -Chris

@wayneofox1081 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome sandy,what a feeling,i bet your hooked on flight for sure. Great film,you were clearly bubbling on your journey home. Thanks for sharing!!!

@KingsTLC 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent Sandy, looked amazing to fly around, and well done on your first solo flight. You've got me thinking now...... Atb Alan

@RDPproject 7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations mate. Well done. Thats sooo cool.

@Robbo1966 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff, like the way you described your first solo, looked epic, will inspire me to start training soon

@ninatheambulancecamper 7 жыл бұрын

You are a braver man than me Sandy ! That was brilliant. Many more happy flights to follow I hope :).

@rickvanman 7 жыл бұрын

Wow absolutely fantastic Sandy! I'm so pleased for you!

@richardpreston7852 7 жыл бұрын

Well done sandy I take my hat off to you your 1st flight looked pretty good to me very interesting hobby look forward to more videos on this subject . Thanks for sharing take care my friend.

@shovelreccy 7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations mate I felt every bit of that flight with you. The first solo is always he best👏

@whitecompany18 7 жыл бұрын

Great honest vid sandy, big Tucker gott fan so I loved this .

@JohnSmith-pd1fz 4 жыл бұрын

Belated congratulations Mate. That was interesting indeed!

@DonnyOutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Looks so good. I want to have a go even more now. I'm sure you'll nail take off in no time, it definitely seems to be the hardest bit! I look forward to seeing more!

@littlebull8881 7 жыл бұрын

Very well done Sandy! That was excellent, im looking forward to Lands End to John o Groats wild camping now!

@jennifermillardX 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant X What a wonderful thing to now know how to do X No stopping you now X

@MikeSmith777 7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Sandy, that looked like fun.

@carlosalmeida1273 7 жыл бұрын

Sandy 👏👏👍☺️awesome! I happy for you 👍. Tks for sharing.

@TheMendipman 7 жыл бұрын

You did it man! We always knew you would be OK. Congratulations. Noel

@macktightwad606 7 жыл бұрын

Sandy, you are a brave man. !

@jbcXR 4 жыл бұрын

Been watching your Paramotor videos Sandy and they are brilliant, I would really like to do it myself one day, hope to see many more when the summer arrives .....👍

@PEGF4MG 7 жыл бұрын

Looks fantastic sandy! Great job, any landing you can walk away from is a good landing :-) I would LOVE to give this a go - just superb and the weather!!!

@robsandercock3640 7 жыл бұрын

Inspirational Sandy !! Well done mate.

@pawlett1 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! Well done Sandy.

@Brummiejohn200 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic WW there was tears in my eyes when you landed it’s a shame you didn’t have a cam with you up there but I know you had a lot to think about, I’m so glad the first one went well great stuff, atb BC

@NickD680 7 жыл бұрын

Well done Sandy. To infinty and beyond!

@AussieMark909 7 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Sandy, very happy for you. Looks like taking off is difficult, a lot going on. As for the landing, as the old say goes "any landing you can walk away from is a good one" Cheers mate :)

@i3az 7 жыл бұрын

Love it. You're where I want to be right now. Saving up. I'll get there. Can't wait to see how you progress with this. Atb gaz baz Fleming. 👍🏻

@fredjpearce5962 7 жыл бұрын

Doors to manual, thought the in flight entertainment was lousy, Ha ha. Fantastic.

@jacktitcombe4898 7 жыл бұрын

Wow! That must have been an absolute thrill... I'm envious of you sandy! Atb Jack

@ldsphotodude49 7 жыл бұрын

Good Job! You're increbible! What don't you do? Sandy you're my idol WOW!! Well you've gotten me back out camping again. I'm not sure I'll follow you into this one though. I don't think I could afford it. One of my sons is and instructor pilot and would like me to get certified but It seems flaying is a pretty expensive activity. Well, I'm so glad to have made your acquaintence here on KZfaq. Thanks for another awesome video.

@johnmcell4213 7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your first solo, really brilliant.

@WyeExplorer 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Sandy...put a smile on my face as I knew what you must be feeling. I got my hand gliding wings many years ago and of course my dad was a Jump Master. Congratulations on the flight. Many more to come and many more glorious hours upon the horizon - literally. Being into the hills have you ever thought of Para Gliding? I know I have and may do it one day. Well, enjoyed that - you looked awesome up there. All the best...airborne! Mark

@RM-io7qo 7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, Sandy. Take care...

@freeforester1717 6 жыл бұрын

Well done Wiltshire man, it wasn't the best of weather days for the job, so sympathy for that, and the wing doesn't look like the most stable either, but well done in getting aloft. You'll love it! From a fellow flyer and wild camper in Aberdeenshire, atb.

@noodlesmason 6 жыл бұрын

I subbed to your channel after the Funky Prepper knife making vid, since then I've been living my life vicariously through you, one day i'm hoeing the veg on the allotment the next i'm flying lol. Love your channel Sandy and you get me out of my wheelchair in my imagination if nothing else, so thanks mate and keep up the awesome vids.

@jeetts59 7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, first solo is something you will never forget .

@neanderthaloutdoors9202 7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Biggles you are now the certified Birdman of Swindon, your instructor said your takeoff was ropey ! I would say you took off with style, how many take off on their knees, bloody nice one Sandy it did look like a lot of fun mate, atb.

@simonsargent9514 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic, you have wet my appetite xx

@Bowlin01 7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Sandy, well done indeed...

@colinpearson6568 7 жыл бұрын

Hi sandy you have got some balls my friend . Really looking forward to your flights with the action cam. Onward and upward and be safe. Regards colin

@theg-man7868 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent, well done Sandy.

@wiltshiredronesquad3623 7 жыл бұрын

I'm really pleased for you mate well done I've always wanted to go on these but have an extremely bad fear of heights, maybe one day lol.

@Nevertolate1966 7 жыл бұрын

Now you can paraglide into your stealth field👍 congrats Sandy

@Foxhillfarms 7 жыл бұрын

Wow like the new hobby sandy looks fantastic, I have been watching all your videos over the past year even though I don't comment, I think that's down to working all hours, anyway short story in this video it brought back memories past and present because before the flying school at Membury I used to work for the contractor who farmed it when it was arable land remember harvesting there back in 2004, and present you drove past my house once on the way there and then again back which was funny to watch also. All the best.

@WiltshireMan 7 жыл бұрын

I will call in for a cuppa next time:) Infact just got back from a successful second flight.

@brendanmcateer 7 жыл бұрын

Fair play Sandy. Well done. Great video.

@hypnoraythompson5824 3 жыл бұрын

You have a lot of guts Sandy. Well done

@MrPitpilot 7 жыл бұрын

Total respect sandy I fly power kites now and then for fun the power the wind produces is unbelievable I'm not a heights person so for me the thought is scarry you did a cracking job I look forward to the future go pro footage you will bring all the best

@jonnbravo9804 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent job sir. Hang in there. Invest in a good wing, macpara, apco or Ozone. Easy to inflate. Once the wing is up, stick with the run, it may lean to one side, but it will straighten. Get a good wind sock at least 20' up. Keep practicing. It gets easier. Keep running until it picks you up, don't jump in the seat. Very happy for you.

@tadpoles10 7 жыл бұрын

Well done Sandy, pleased to see you made it up & back again safe, quite an achievement for sure. atvb t ..

@lesliewoodmobile 7 жыл бұрын

Well done Sandy. Fantastic Pal

@DesmondsDonders 7 жыл бұрын

My first three solo launches when training for my Gliding License were; medium level cable break, low level cable break, then a successful launch. My scariest landing was as I sank slowly towards a landing on a fence. Nose down at the last minute caused a heavy landing but missed the fence by inches. Great video :-)

@Bexxy 6 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your documentary on your first flight! I still remember mine like yesterday, it was 16th October 2011. I wish I had a video of my first. My landing and takeoffs were ropey too and I also landed on my knees and bum quite a few times 😜. It will all come together over time and you never stop learning. Blue skies and welcome to the Paramotor world 😀

@WiltshireMan 6 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks Andy, I am getting better at this. I even landed on my feet a couple of times and my take off's are almost in a straight line now:)

@craigmooring2091 6 жыл бұрын

You da man, dawg. You be livin' da dream!

@phillippayne8170 7 жыл бұрын

GOOD ONYA MATE.....REMINDED ME OF THE MOVIE ....THE AVIATOR......ANIMATED....LOL IM MORE OF A BUMPER CAR MAN MYSELF.....well done

@goonluv 7 жыл бұрын

Well done sandy. That looked brilliant m8. Atb Gordon

@davidclarke4040 7 жыл бұрын

Hi sandy nice one that looked good for first time we'll done mate

@scottfisher661 7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations sandy glad everything went well atb scott

@Baron-Bagaten 7 жыл бұрын

Gosh !, rather you than me Sandy, but congratulations though on your first solo flight. It looks quite a scary hobby, but looking forward to further updates and flights.

@LFH02 7 жыл бұрын

I am impressed. thanks for sharing.

@RobinMorris-FollowMeChaps Жыл бұрын

Sandy, I've been following your paramotoring videos for a while as I'm looking to take up paramotoring myself, but this is the first time I've seen your first flight video. Wow really enjoyable - I was truly rooting for you and so great to join your enjoyment - thank you so much, you've got a really great presentation style 😁

@WiltshireMan Жыл бұрын

Haa that was a real ropey launch Robin. I got a lot better quickly. The light weight Parajet Maverick is the way to go, I also flew with a Bulldog but found the dual harness not quite some comfy, a well built machine though. I had 160 enjoyable flights but now have a dodgy right hip through wear and tear so have decided to retire from footlaunch paramotoring

@RobinMorris-FollowMeChaps Жыл бұрын

@@WiltshireMan Are you going down the trike route then?