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MidnightScientist
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Soaring wave lift only three miles from home!
Today I decided to explore the ridge south of Berwick, PA. It was around 8 AM, the wind was from the south-southwest at around 18 knots. I found some surprise lift on the DOWNwind side of the ridge, above I-80. Clouds were forming over the ridge, dipping down and disappearing, then re-forming in a line to the north. They disappeared again and formed an additional line even further north but the best lift was between the first and second line of clouds. (You can see the three lines of clouds in the video thumbnail image which form the tops of the ripples where the air reaches the water condensation level.) I had read about wave lift before but never encountered it until now. I had always believed this phenomenon only occurred around really tall mountain ranges but I saw it happening right here at home! It was really exciting because I was able to soar with my engine completely turned off for close to an hour and maintain altitude around 2500 FT MSL only 3 miles from my house. I love this sport! Wave lift is similar to surfing the downstream ripples formed by water flowing over an object in river rapids. In this case the air flow over a ridge oscillates up and down a couple of times before settling out. If you have a glider you can ride one of the downstream ripples without using an engine for thrust. Sorry for the bad audio, I didn't have the GoPro and Sena Bluetooth audio pack up this time, just used my cell phone to capture the moment.
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Sena Headset and GoPro Slow Mo Test
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Just trying out some new comm and camera equipment. Hoping to make my own (Powered) Paragliding Vlog someday. This was my first flying test of the Sena Bluetooth Pack for GoPro. It works decently with my open-face helmet. But I would like to cut out more motor noise at full throttle. You can still understand my speech without me raising my voice but you have to listen closely. I might eventuall...
.223 Varmint Round Explodes Soda Can
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My brother brought over his AR-15 and we tested one of his new varmint rounds on a can of orange soda from Aldi (all natural flavor and no food coloring). The results were so impressive that we did it again while recording with my GoPro Hero4 which does 240 frames/second at 720P. This is that video slowed down in the GoPro Studio software. I'm not sure exactly why we placed the apple on top of ...
Flat Top and GoPro Testing and First Flight
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I decided to do a test of my new GoPro 4K-capable camera (the Hero4 Black edition) while also doing my first real run-up and hands on test of my (almost new) Flat Top paramotor. This is a serious upgrade to my previous camera AND flying equipment. I wasn't sure where I'd go with this test but it ended up being my first flight on this paramotor. I thought I'd at least do some power taxiing aroun...
Paragliding Avondale Strip Mine
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I started exploring the site of an old anthracite strip mine (The Avondale mine) in Plymouth, PA not far from home. Started mountain biking there but got the crazy idea to try some paragliding down the slope. This was obviously not too safe since I'm not that experienced (notice the oscillations), I don't have an actual paragliding free-flight harness (yet) and there was a pretty good cross-win...
Paramotor Biking
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Had some fun with my mountain bike out at Benton Airport (PA40).
My First PPG Flight to 7000 FT
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This is my return to Powered Paragliding (PPG) video. A milestone flight for me because it was the first long flight I've done in the last 2 years and it was the first one taking off from my very own property where I moved in March. Although I wasn't setting out to break my previous altitude record, I decided to climb until I ran out of gas. Only started with 7.5 liters in the 11 liter tank and...
Dave and Brenda's Wedding
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Saturday, March 16, 2013 @ St. Paul's Methodist Church in Berwick, PA
Safely Back on the Ground 1
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I look things over after landing back in the field I took off from and do a post-flight review. Having an engine fail in flight is never an emergency situation with this activity because I always fly places where I can land nicely in such an event. In this case, I was so high up and wind conditions were such that I could easily glide back to the field I took off from.
Engine Quits a Mile Up While Talking About Powered Paraglider
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Engine quits in the air at the end of this video. Having an engine fail in flight is never an emergency situation with this activity because I always fly places where I can land nicely in such an event. In this case, I was so high up and wind conditions were such that I could easily glide back to the field I took off from. Average height above ground in this video: 5191.3 FT
Gliding Down From 5000+ Feet After Engine Quits
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After the engine quit and I couldn't get it restarted in the air, I had about 20 minutes of glide time to reach the ground. This is just showing part of that glide. It is quieter than with the motor running, but there is still wind noise, especially since I didn't know the proper place to hold the camera. I'll work on that in the future, or get a camera better suited for such conditions. Having...
Flying Powered Paraglider Over One Mile Up
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Flying Powered Paraglider Over One Mile Up
Flying High Above an Airplane in a Powered Paraglider
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Flying High Above an Airplane in a Powered Paraglider
Flying over I-80 in a Powered Paraglider
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Flying over I-80 in a Powered Paraglider
PPL Susquehanna River Intake Structure
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PPL Susquehanna River Intake Structure
View from atop the Shickshinny Fire Tower
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View from atop the Shickshinny Fire Tower
At the base of Shickshinny Fire Tower
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At the base of Shickshinny Fire Tower
Pneumatic Accelerator Ballistics Test (air cannon)
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Pneumatic Accelerator Ballistics Test (air cannon)
Dangerous Arcing and Sparking - High Voltage
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Dangerous Arcing and Sparking - High Voltage
Makedonija krusevo
decent location for a siren, right next to a tower
Was that a closed can or was it an opened can that was filled with water?
It was an open can filled with water.
Mark from Florida Here. ,. Sena 20s sounds great. Which external battery pack are you using for the 20s? How's the flying been
Thanks! I haven't been doing much flying lately, and only went up like 3 times last year. I moved away from that house and now live in town so I have to take my gear to the airport which isn't usually an option with my work and family schedule now. I'm hoping to get back into it more later this year. That battery pack was an old Anker Astro E1 5200mAh power bank that I stuck on with Velcro.
I am tasking this a step further I am welding the paramotor to the bike and use the bike as landing gear
What you are going to do, and the video quits? WTF
i live in moc!!!!!!!!!!!
Gay shoes
Is this the tower on top of Parker Hill?
What wing do you fly my friend?
Sweet views
Lol start pullin on that starter cord...
"...........is CRASH!!!!"
Can a quad glide safely with an engine out ?
Nathan .Star Yes in this area it would be. (Unless you are talking about a powered parachute quad.) If it has the same paraglider wing then the glide ratio should be very similar but the speed would be a bit faster due to the higher weight. Also since you have wheels it takes a bit further to roll to a stop and you would want to select a smoother landing surface with short or no grass and no ruts which could cause the quad to flip over. Just make sure you always fly within gliding distance to a safe landing spot for the equipment you are using. Even if the quad flips over it wouldn't be very life-threatening (except in water) due to the generally low landing speeds and additional protective frame around the pilot. In rural farmland areas there should plenty of safe landing spots for quads and foot-launch alike.
3:56 Engine stopped.
wait, what? speak uo
propes to you brother i thought i had big balls riding a motorcycle no way i could do that i got scared just watching you
I know, it's to far up, just hanging from a few straps LMFAO I feel the same way, not sure I could go that high.
Fantastic video! What are you using for gear man?
Grew up on that mountain, we were the next to the last house. Walked up to the fire tower many times growing up, took a lot of short cuts, it was quite a hike. My Mom would point out all the different flowers and trees on the way. The view from the top is beautiful even if you don't climb the tower. You can see for miles. Took my kids up there a few times. Some of the best times.
What's the route up the mountain? I think the tower's access road is on private property now.
What make flight data device do you use? the one shown in this video!
This is Pennsylvania, right?
yes
What were you flying? A fresh breeze?
Maybe i'm a little late but yeah that's an FB. Distinctive suspension system and of course the gas tank location is a dead giveaway.
Sounds like a Fresh breeze.
I would like to know who owns this tower?
I think its a cable tv company
www.flickr.com/photos/krishaas2012/shares/u06zM2
I have a picture of that firetower your standing in. I was in Council Cup. I was directly across from the Power Plant in Salem township. Its a good 15 miles away and the fire tower stands out clear as day. I hope to get a picture from the Tilbury Knob which is another 15 miles in the other direction. I'll post that one as well. Have a look at the link to check out the picture. www.flickr.com/photos/krishaas2012/
Nice video John. I live only a couple hours from you. I am surprised I hadn't run across your videos before now. Where did you get your training and how did you end up with a flattop? I fly with a Simonini because I feel like it is quieter than most other models. I agree with ElkMagic's comments about the Sena for Live Communications. Check out some videos from James Allred. His Sena setup is superb. Hope you are still getting some airtime!
Definitely not ideal! That is a ground handling/training harness with upgraded carabiners. I was only experimenting in free flight at this point (normally, I fly a paramotor with its own built-in harness). I have since purchased an Ozone Oxygen harness to play around with but haven't had a chance to go back here with it.
Lol it's kinda freaky when you think about it... I think all animals.. have.. the same Private parts as humans.. ( Just a little different BUT overall the same ) Eugh that's fkin weird lol.
I love your video, baby.
Did you go on to perfect the video instrument overlays - this looks good and I will look at the same software but would welcome any advice you might have
A tiny piece of tape over the microphone of the camera makes all the difference. As far as everyone that comments on losing an engine, it really is NO BIG DEAL. This guy demonstrates how safe it is.
+mikemac17565 Thanks for the tip on covering the mic. I'll try that in the future. True, an engine-out is no big deal. Sometimes I shutoff the motor way up and see if I can glide back to my LZ for fun. Just make sure to always fly over landable terrain (which is easy in this sport)!
Thanks for sharing and congrats on the new altitude record. I like the instrument overlay a lot! Fly safe! Scott
I realize this is an old video, but do you still fly/live in PA? I'm a ppg pilot from the Lock haven area, looking for people to fly with! If you're still into it, we should get together sometime!
+lguystillfly Totally! I haven't been on here recently and apparently don't get notifications from comments. I actually have been posting to my other channel lately since I changed Google Accounts (still trying to figure out how to merge the two channels). I'll comment from that account next so you have it.
+lguystillfly Hi this is my other profile on here.
Awesome! I'm glad you saw my comment. :) Better late than never! Are you still flying?
Hi John, I ran across this video and recognized you from Massey Airport in July. I just sub'd your account too. Hit me up if you ever want to get together and fly. You have my cell phone info. Good to see you again.
That's awesome. It was nice meeting you at Massey. I've been trying to get to more flying events when I can. It's great flying with others, we'll have to get together soon!
Hi Bill....Looks like a skydiving rig with such high points... Not ideal...
Hi, What harness is that, looks like very high hangpoints? Thanks
Dick
Glad you liked it. I plan to do more adventuring this summer now that I'll have the time. This is a beautiful area to live and enjoy and I want to share it with others on here.
I love this video, I lived in the very last house on Parker Hill, the mountain was my back yard. We would hike up to the top and the Ranger would let us climb the tower & look out his binoculars the view from the top of my hill was directly towards the Mocanocqua bridge. It's an awesome view
hey man can i have one of the baby mice my baby snake is hungry for some live mice :)
Great, Thanks!
those would be the top of the fins of perch or large bait fish swimming on the top either getting ready to feed on prey or swimming away from a deeper predator.
Happened to be too. Glad it all worked out buddy!
I've been trying to fly all summer. But having a lot of equipment issues keeping me grounded and not enough time to fix them because I'm in training for a new job. I was close... just had the machine running today with the new carb and electrical system for testing and tuning but found additional exhaust cracks that must be repaired. So I'll be taking it all apart again tomorrow. That's great to have someone else interested around here. I'll contact you via email.
Do you still fly???
find a hungry cat or snake or what ever,then the gender wont mater much.
mmm...gummy bears :P
i see poop
they're babies they can't help it
i wonder how did i get here. O.o
Snake food...
Your hands are very dirty