Thanks for watching! If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I mentioned the paragliding boots at the end. I sell those, as well as many different paramotors, paragliders, reserves, flying equipment, etc. I'll help you figure out what's best for you to keep you safe and flying. For inquiries, email me at Mark@paramotoramerica.com Or email me for any generic paramotor questions you may have. I like to help.
Found you from Helene footage. I have lived summers at 10,500 feet in the high mountains. Altitude sickness was is no joke ! I hope you and your family are safe.
I do actually have a question I would like to take part in paramotoring but I don't know how loud they are and if i may get a ticket or something for a noise complaint.
Man I can't believe that the videos of the devastating storm and flood damage is how I found your channel. Hope you read these comments. I'm from Rutherford county and have seen all those places you filmed at. Thank you for getting those amazing videos that showed the true devastation that happened! I shared with everyone I know. I instantly subscribed and then found these videos of you at 18,000 feet paragliding!!! Not sure how old you are but you are a amazing kid!!! Now I'm gonna binge watch them all! Thanks again for bringing much needed on the ground footage to show the devastation and how much help these people need!
I’m in awe of your adventures. Wow, I think of how I struggled hiking above 10,000’ and you were almost twice that. I see you have a wedding band, stay safe for your wife’s sake and if you have children too. All the best, and thanks for the entertainment.
Wow, you continue to amaze me Mark. I don't think I will ever attempt such an altitude but it was really cool to see you do it. Glad you made it back to the ground safe. Take care my friend, stay safe.
Great content. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. It’s beautiful up there. A sight that the majority of us rarely get to see and enjoy. Hi from 🇬🇧 👍
4:13 Short video idea. Go over how you got ADS-B out and how you appear on flight radar 24. Do you get your own "tail number" assigned? Can you use this registration on any part 103 aircraft or is the registration just for one aircraft? Could not find these answers on the internet, bing and google just kept telling me it's optional ..... which if I recall correctly, back in 2020 or whenever ADS-B out started to get mandated, it was not legal for Part 103 to have ADS-B out. Either way thanks for the vid.
From 2- stroke dirt bike motors, Tow Stroke Performance makes heads that offer different levels of compression compared to stock. The higher the altitude the higher the compression you need to keep up with performance demand. You were up at 3.409 miles.
What I find ironic about the EFI is the extreme temps in most of the videos, often higher than Vito's own published MAX temps. In this video they were much lower but still higher than non-EFI units. Vito's H adjustment from factory are so grossly rich for many engines that they foul plugs or even cause engine outs....but if you touch the high screw you void the warranty. My stock settings were so out of whack it caused an engine out at 10 hours and low required tuning to even idle out of the box.
Hi Mark Well done nice gear assortment & aviation instrumentation prep Liked whole idea and attention to detail example air fuel mixture for altitude, Your interests & preparation is above the rest Respectfully David good job great approach and interesting detail for all who may Reminds me of title from old Clint Eastwood movie "Where Eagles Dare." Keep on flying
Can you point to info on the process of using ADSB out on an ultralight? I’d like to learn more about the process. Is it an FAA registration type of thing?
I am not a fan of heights... But the views are amazing.... When you come in for a landing it makes me nauseous but it's amazing how high you can get... Love the videos!
Here's the question translated into English: Hi Mark, did you make any modifications to the engine to be able to fly so high? It would be great if you made a video explaining the process of getting the ADS-B permits and also the flight planning, as I have many questions about that. Amazing video! Happy Landings
How did you manage to register an ADS-B Out as an Ultralight? You said it was a lengthy process. Can you point to it? I'd love to know because I live near Washington, DC with a lot of traffic and would would love to be seen in my fixed wing UL. Thanks.
I use this mic amzn.to/3T9peNZ with this adapter to go from 2.5mm to 3.5mm amzn.to/3Z0Dzjq with the media mod so the 3.5mm aux cable can hook into the gopro amzn.to/4dzLadb although this mic adapter works for the mic's 3.5mm but the media mod is cleaner and not much more amzn.to/3T9Hl6u I use free Davinci Resolve to do my editing and add AUSoundisolation to each gopro clip to quiet the motor noise and I dial "Wet/Dry mix" back to 85.5 - once you do this you'll understand what I mean. I find that the Sena mic only records on one channel side, but still in stereo, so I have to right click the gopro clip in Davinci, click "clip attributes" and change the "embedded channel 2" to another "embedded channel 1" to fix it
Mark it would be absolutely fantastic to see how high you can get with oxygen! Obviously there are alot of considerations that I don't really know about, but I think it would make a good video. 18,000 with or without oxygen is crazy cool though.
Were you using UAvionix hardware (Ping 2020i) for your ADS-B out? Did the FAA assign you an N number or a special registration number to program in the unit?
@@MarkHuneycutt we used the Ping2020 on some of our bigger UAV’s that had N numbers. I was told paramotors couldn’t be assigned N numbers but you might get a registration number through EAA that be could used on a paramotor?? Not sure if that is true?
Hopefully you brought some emergency O2 with you. As you saw on the descent, once you start to recognize hypoxia symptoms you can't exactly bail out for lower altitude immediately. Regardless of what you think your body can handle, I think having some O2 for this would be mandatory. Regardless, a pretty cool thing that not many people can say they've done.
You're not wrong. I've got a large tank on order along with regulator, mask, and cannula. One of the small bottles would have been good to have on deck just in case.
Great job - hitting 18,000 isn’t easy. Highest the crew I fly with has reached is 16,500’ - good use case for the EFI as its fuel burn that tends to be the issue. Would really like to know more about the ADSB outbound - how you went about getting that if you can spare a reply. Great content - keep it up!
The problem with hypoxia is it messes with your mind, and ok, Mark addressed it, but still very risky. I went to a talk Bob Drury pg pilot gave ( I've met a few times ) after he flew over 20k in the Himalayas. He said hypoxia can make your brain suggest crazy things like, what would it be like if I jumped out of my harness here!
@@bobflyman Yeah I didn't wait to see if whether or not he said anything about it because honestly it doesn't matter what he says. The FAA requires oxygen above 14,000 ft and they require it for a very good reason. Like you said you can have hypoxia and have no idea that you have it. If you listen to the way he was talking at altitude it sounds very much like he was hypoxic. He sounded a little bit giddy and almost intoxicated. That is an extremely dangerous thing to do. Like you said hypoxia can make you do dumb things like you know jump out of your harness....
@@bobflyman Mark is a former Army helo pilot. He’s gone through hypoxia training in an altitude chamber to learn how to identify signs of hypoxia. He knows the risks.
What are your general thoughts on the EFI? I am interested in this motor, but unfortunately it is not yet compatible with the variomatic prop from Scout, which I have. And I am most certainly never going back to a normal prop :D
what was your actual density altitude when you take in to account the pressure, temperature and humidity? still amazing, didn't even know that was possible. Now that's getting "high"
Hello! Very nice video! Where did you buy your helmet, helmet camera, radio and what's that basket in front of you? I also really like aviation and this would be a really cheap hobby. Someday I would like to start flying with a paramotor myself. I have a few flights left and then I get my PPL license with NF. Do these paramotors have an electric start so you can start the engine in mid-air if needed?
If I remember this right, the FAA recommends oxygen for the average person above 12500’. Lower than that for smokers because they have about 30% higher levels of carbon monoxide in their blood. Thanks for posting.
§ 91.211 Supplemental oxygen. (a) General. No person may operate a civil aircraft of U.S. registry- (1) At cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500 feet (MSL) up to and including 14,000 feet (MSL) unless the required minimum flight crew is provided with and uses supplemental oxygen for that part of the flight at those altitudes that is of more than 30 minutes duration; (2) At cabin pressure altitudes above 14,000 feet (MSL) unless the required minimum flight crew is provided with and uses supplemental oxygen during the entire flight time at those altitudes; and (3) At cabin pressure altitudes above 15,000 feet (MSL) unless each occupant of the aircraft is provided with supplemental oxygen.
They're paragliding boots and the ankle support is insane. They have this removable brace that provides structure. Then there's no open lace hooks that could catch lines. My favorite part is the image of a paraglider on it. I'm not sure you'd want to footdrag these - they're pricey. Hit me up at mark@paramotoramerica.com if you're interested.
Sweet, me and a buddy have been talking about doing a 15k flight. The EFI burn is impressive. Did you have to adjust to more lean? Or would the system do it on it's own?
The EFI should lean on its own. In flight, I did adjust it 10% more lean which is something I'd like to understand more so I've emailed Vitto. I'm assuming the EFI is programmed to do its job of reducing fuel as elevation increases, but maybe the user's ability to lean up to 10% or richen up to 15% just takes the EFI's programming off its baseline. I think the engine could have handled more than my 10% lean based on the spark plug and inflight temps, so I'm hoping there's a setting to go even further which may be the "Race mode" setting. Message me in a few days and maybe I'll have an answer.
welp you beat tuckers personal best! would love to see a flight with oxygen to see how high you could fly. imagine flying higher than everest. might need a fuel bladder and maybe even some in flight refueling too lmfao
Hey I am real curious about your ADS-B transponder, I work for the FAA and have access to the raw data of the ADS-B systems. I'd love to look at this flight. As a paramotorist myself I am curious what our little butt fans would look like if we were ADS-B equip. Like I'm curious what your equipment type is Ultralight I'm guessing. Also I'm curious how your Mode-S is produced among so many other things. I've only gotten my hands on a few uAvionics receivers that are just ADS-B in and haven't gotten to play with anything that would be good for our hobby. I very interested in your set up. If you care to please DM me details? Time? Location? So I could query this flight please? Don't worry I am just a R&D data nerd and have no really power at the FAA lol.
Always use oxygen above 15k. Hypoxia takes you out because you think everything is fine. It takes out trained pilots. There is no "I know my body so I'm safe." One minute you're there and the next, you're gone. It's not worth it.
Dude, you are only supposed to fly to 17,999'! I've been there in Colorado in a hang glider several times. Got up there with thermals in over 10,000' of altitude gain. I had a big bulky oxygen system at the time that would often run out before I was done needing it.
joking " paramotorer like a bug on a commercial airliner Captain were going to need better windshield wiper blades & more windshield wiper fluid for that splat. Laughing Dog is "Annoiting" your gear pre flight blessings LOL listen to motor tone @ take off , NICE sounding motor sounds real skookum .
Amazing, but watching it on a 75” OLED tv almost made me throw up.🤢 cuckoo for cocoa puffs! Great stuff. Might want to try at 500-1500’ but thats as high as I’d want to go.
Thanks for watching! If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
I mentioned the paragliding boots at the end. I sell those, as well as many different paramotors, paragliders, reserves, flying equipment, etc. I'll help you figure out what's best for you to keep you safe and flying. For inquiries, email me at Mark@paramotoramerica.com
Or email me for any generic paramotor questions you may have. I like to help.
Found you from Helene footage. I have lived summers at 10,500 feet in the high mountains. Altitude sickness was is no joke !
I hope you and your family are safe.
I do actually have a question I would like to take part in paramotoring but I don't know how loud they are and if i may get a ticket or something for a noise complaint.
Man I can't believe that the videos of the devastating storm and flood damage is how I found your channel. Hope you read these comments. I'm from Rutherford county and have seen all those places you filmed at. Thank you for getting those amazing videos that showed the true devastation that happened! I shared with everyone I know. I instantly subscribed and then found these videos of you at 18,000 feet paragliding!!! Not sure how old you are but you are a amazing kid!!! Now I'm gonna binge watch them all! Thanks again for bringing much needed on the ground footage to show the devastation and how much help these people need!
Same for me, too. His videos are amazing
Same here! His content is legit.
Wow! You put so much planning into this, and then it looks effortless to us. Well done!
Thank you!
18,000 feet in a Paramotor???
This dude has a set of steel balls.
I’m in awe of your adventures. Wow, I think of how I struggled hiking above 10,000’ and you were almost twice that.
I see you have a wedding band, stay safe for your wife’s sake and if you have children too. All the best, and thanks for the entertainment.
Thank you
Do a video on the ADS-B transponder!
So happy to see ADSB out on this mission...You'd be the last thing anyone was expecting to see! Ive never had my Husky up that high!
Wow, you continue to amaze me Mark. I don't think I will ever attempt such an altitude but it was really cool to see you do it. Glad you made it back to the ground safe. Take care my friend, stay safe.
Thank you sir
Amazing Mark. No oxygen wow. Glad you talked about that. That was awesome to see!👍👍👍👍
Watching from the comfort of my bed just seems wrong.
Did make me smile when I saw that jumbo underneath you.
Nice trail off music.
Setting that bar real high!
That was amazing!
thank you flier bill!
Could u make a video on the hardware and process for the adsb out?
email me for instructions mark@paramotoramerica.com
That very fast to descend. No wonder you were warm, layered clothing and warm weather cloths too! 🤣
Wow!! That go-pro shot looking down gave me the heebie-jeebies!
Awesome.
It's the last few thousand feet that's the hardest. Looks good Mark.
Wow. Nerves of steel!!
Wow, did not know you could fly that high paragliding...thank you for sharing!!
Cool trip, nice video. V-throttle for the win!
Another awesome video...thanks, Mark!
Absolutely. Thanks for watching
Great content. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. It’s beautiful up there. A sight that the majority of us rarely get to see and enjoy. Hi from 🇬🇧 👍
Howdy. Thanks
Love your adventures. Thanks for sharing them with us all.
Thanks!
No wonder you had no problem navigating thru BatCave and your neighboring area after Helene. Here you are like a bird 👍😎
Congrats man! Impressive!
Here's me feeling adventurous when I get more than 2000' above the ground.
you're only adventurous if you're flying 1 foot off the deck of treetops, of course
I'm not sure I'd ever go that high but definitely 12,500... Great video.
You’re a legend!
You are
4:13 Short video idea. Go over how you got ADS-B out and how you appear on flight radar 24. Do you get your own "tail number" assigned? Can you use this registration on any part 103 aircraft or is the registration just for one aircraft? Could not find these answers on the internet, bing and google just kept telling me it's optional ..... which if I recall correctly, back in 2020 or whenever ADS-B out started to get mandated, it was not legal for Part 103 to have ADS-B out. Either way thanks for the vid.
The 🐕 peeing on your harness 😂😂, damnnn dogs
From 2- stroke dirt bike motors, Tow Stroke Performance makes heads that offer different levels of compression compared to stock. The higher the altitude the higher the compression you need to keep up with performance demand.
You were up at 3.409 miles.
AwesomeSauce! Yeah, that 'disclaimer' was a great idea. For me, I'd probably be out by 15k or so...and wake up drooling on myself around 8k. 😁
Drooling and brain dead
What I find ironic about the EFI is the extreme temps in most of the videos, often higher than Vito's own published MAX temps. In this video they were much lower but still higher than non-EFI units. Vito's H adjustment from factory are so grossly rich for many engines that they foul plugs or even cause engine outs....but if you touch the high screw you void the warranty. My stock settings were so out of whack it caused an engine out at 10 hours and low required tuning to even idle out of the box.
What a view from 18 thousand feet.
Vittorazi Moster 185 EFI ? bravoo
Thanks for the video. I always enjoy them.
Thanks for watching!
Hi Mark
Well done nice gear assortment & aviation instrumentation prep Liked whole idea and attention to detail example air fuel mixture for altitude,
Your interests & preparation is above the rest
Respectfully David good job great approach and interesting detail for all who may
Reminds me of title from old Clint Eastwood movie "Where Eagles Dare." Keep on flying
Thanks
Mark is so fit he can do this height. Absolutely right that others shouldn't attempt this. Plus it's now clear, Mark, you must be slightly mad!
😮😅
Amazing. Wow 😳
Can you point to info on the process of using ADSB out on an ultralight? I’d like to learn more about the process. Is it an FAA registration type of thing?
Send me an email mark@paramotoramerica.com
Awesome job bro!
Thank you
GD. Nice dude 👍👍
I think the success of this mission was completely dependent on you shaving the mustache off. #sacrifices
wow this is crazy! never knew this even existed.
I am not a fan of heights... But the views are amazing.... When you come in for a landing it makes me nauseous but it's amazing how high you can get... Love the videos!
Glad you like them. I'm not nauseous on landing if that makes you feel better :)
Was there cracking of the slopes at the ridge level discovered that time?
Awesome job. Thanks!
Awesome thanks for sharing!!!
What do you use for your ADSB?
Uavionix Ping2020i.
Here's the question translated into English:
Hi Mark, did you make any modifications to the engine to be able to fly so high?
It would be great if you made a video explaining the process of getting the ADS-B permits and also the flight planning, as I have many questions about that.
Amazing video! Happy Landings
No modifications. It's just the Vittorazi EFI with a 140cm Helix propeller. I won't be making a video on the ADS-B permits
Brilliant and well planned flight. Well done, but be careful with hypoxia, it can mess with your mind!
Thank you. Agreed
IFR AT FL180?
More excellence.
How did you manage to register an ADS-B Out as an Ultralight? You said it was a lengthy process. Can you point to it? I'd love to know because I live near Washington, DC with a lot of traffic and would would love to be seen in my fixed wing UL. Thanks.
I’d love to hear more about ADSB-out! How, hardware, registration, etc?
email me mark@paramotoramerica.com
That's awesome 👍🏻
Very good MPG.
not bad at all
Nice. Never flown past 10,500 yet.
how do you attached the mic in the helmet?
I velcro the two mics on an external mic boom that I purchased.
One day I hope to spot you in the sky as I'm riding in Pisgah.
Thank you. Start flying then!
Please make more videos about your experiences with the EFI
Mark, thanks, great video! Great sound!! What microphone are you using? Thanks!!
I use this mic
amzn.to/3T9peNZ
with this adapter to go from 2.5mm to 3.5mm
amzn.to/3Z0Dzjq
with the media mod so the 3.5mm aux cable can hook into the gopro
amzn.to/4dzLadb
although this mic adapter works for the mic's 3.5mm but the media mod is cleaner and not much more
amzn.to/3T9Hl6u
I use free Davinci Resolve to do my editing and add AUSoundisolation to each gopro clip to quiet the motor noise and I dial "Wet/Dry mix" back to 85.5 - once you do this you'll understand what I mean. I find that the Sena mic only records on one channel side, but still in stereo, so I have to right click the gopro clip in Davinci, click "clip attributes" and change the "embedded channel 2" to another "embedded channel 1" to fix it
@@MarkHuneycutt thanks so much!!!!
How do you like the ITV Baja? How does it compare to the Mojo and the Moxie?
This is really inspiring. I’ve only gone DOWN in parachutes, never up! (Bragg). Do you do adventure flights with clients?
Mark it would be absolutely fantastic to see how high you can get with oxygen! Obviously there are alot of considerations that I don't really know about, but I think it would make a good video. 18,000 with or without oxygen is crazy cool though.
Someone will be doing it soon!
I bet a waiver for class A can be acquired if you have ADSB and a plan. I'd be curious how high a tank of gas can get you.
@@dreamburn1 Yeah for sure. Might be prudent to bring an extra fuel bladder like on cross country flights.
Were you using UAvionix hardware (Ping 2020i) for your ADS-B out? Did the FAA assign you an N number or a special registration number to program in the unit?
Yes and yes
@@MarkHuneycutt we used the Ping2020 on some of our bigger UAV’s that had N numbers. I was told paramotors couldn’t be assigned N numbers but you might get a registration number through EAA that be could used on a paramotor?? Not sure if that is true?
@@bho382 got it through the FAA when I registered my paramotor
That's crazy Bro
Hopefully you brought some emergency O2 with you. As you saw on the descent, once you start to recognize hypoxia symptoms you can't exactly bail out for lower altitude immediately. Regardless of what you think your body can handle, I think having some O2 for this would be mandatory. Regardless, a pretty cool thing that not many people can say they've done.
You're not wrong. I've got a large tank on order along with regulator, mask, and cannula. One of the small bottles would have been good to have on deck just in case.
Great job - hitting 18,000 isn’t easy. Highest the crew I fly with has reached is 16,500’ - good use case for the EFI as its fuel burn that tends to be the issue.
Would really like to know more about the ADSB outbound - how you went about getting that if you can spare a reply. Great content - keep it up!
Email me mark@paramotoramerica.com for the ADS-B info
Was that 18,000 ft with no oxygen? If so be careful. People who get hypoxia very often have no idea they're getting it.
Watch the video… he addressed this.
@@tomgillotti beat me to it. Cheers
The problem with hypoxia is it messes with your mind, and ok, Mark addressed it, but still very risky. I went to a talk Bob Drury pg pilot gave ( I've met a few times ) after he flew over 20k in the Himalayas. He said hypoxia can make your brain suggest crazy things like, what would it be like if I jumped out of my harness here!
@@bobflyman Yeah I didn't wait to see if whether or not he said anything about it because honestly it doesn't matter what he says. The FAA requires oxygen above 14,000 ft and they require it for a very good reason. Like you said you can have hypoxia and have no idea that you have it. If you listen to the way he was talking at altitude it sounds very much like he was hypoxic. He sounded a little bit giddy and almost intoxicated. That is an extremely dangerous thing to do. Like you said hypoxia can make you do dumb things like you know jump out of your harness....
@@bobflyman Mark is a former Army helo pilot. He’s gone through hypoxia training in an altitude chamber to learn how to identify signs of hypoxia. He knows the risks.
Much luv from your NorCal fam
😘
Been up there.... what is your impression ? Earth FLAT or NOT?
What are your general thoughts on the EFI? I am interested in this motor, but unfortunately it is not yet compatible with the variomatic prop from Scout, which I have. And I am most certainly never going back to a normal prop :D
what was your actual density altitude when you take in to account the pressure, temperature and humidity? still amazing, didn't even know that was possible. Now that's getting "high"
Did you need to report a flight plan for this?
Hello! Very nice video! Where did you buy your helmet, helmet camera, radio and what's that basket in front of you? I also really like aviation and this would be a really cheap hobby. Someday I would like to start flying with a paramotor myself. I have a few flights left and then I get my PPL license with NF. Do these paramotors have an electric start so you can start the engine in mid-air if needed?
If I remember this right, the FAA recommends oxygen for the average person above 12500’. Lower than that for smokers because they have about 30% higher levels of carbon monoxide in their blood. Thanks for posting.
§ 91.211 Supplemental oxygen.
(a) General. No person may operate a civil aircraft of U.S. registry-
(1) At cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500 feet (MSL) up to and including 14,000 feet (MSL) unless the required minimum flight crew is provided with and uses supplemental oxygen for that part of the flight at those altitudes that is of more than 30 minutes duration;
(2) At cabin pressure altitudes above 14,000 feet (MSL) unless the required minimum flight crew is provided with and uses supplemental oxygen during the entire flight time at those altitudes; and
(3) At cabin pressure altitudes above 15,000 feet (MSL) unless each occupant of the aircraft is provided with supplemental oxygen.
It is cold above 10,000 ft. and I get hungry for O2
Well, you made that look easy. I might hit you up for a pair of those crispi boots. Looks like a pretty good toe for foot dragging?
They're paragliding boots and the ankle support is insane. They have this removable brace that provides structure. Then there's no open lace hooks that could catch lines. My favorite part is the image of a paraglider on it. I'm not sure you'd want to footdrag these - they're pricey. Hit me up at mark@paramotoramerica.com if you're interested.
Wait how did you get ADSB out? Last I checked it was more than a cost issue it was an authorization issue.
N number, registration, money, etc
How do you ensure an airplane does not crash into you?
I was running ADS-B Out
Sweet, me and a buddy have been talking about doing a 15k flight. The EFI burn is impressive. Did you have to adjust to more lean? Or would the system do it on it's own?
The EFI should lean on its own. In flight, I did adjust it 10% more lean which is something I'd like to understand more so I've emailed Vitto. I'm assuming the EFI is programmed to do its job of reducing fuel as elevation increases, but maybe the user's ability to lean up to 10% or richen up to 15% just takes the EFI's programming off its baseline. I think the engine could have handled more than my 10% lean based on the spark plug and inflight temps, so I'm hoping there's a setting to go even further which may be the "Race mode" setting.
Message me in a few days and maybe I'll have an answer.
welp you beat tuckers personal best!
would love to see a flight with oxygen to see how high you could fly. imagine flying higher than everest. might need a fuel bladder and maybe even some in flight refueling too lmfao
Sounds like a conversation I was just having with someone 🧐
@@MarkHuneycutt i could imagine you two collaberating on that :'D
@thatGUYbehindthemask sounds like you're him haha!
@@MarkHuneycutt not quite! hahaha
Any oxygen?
Watch it
What’s the brand of that balaclava
coldavenger.com/products/coldavenger-expedition-balaclava-usa
@@MarkHuneycutt thanks man
@@tango_sierra8608 yessir
What brand is the balaclava?
coldavenger.com/products/coldavenger-expedition-balaclava-usa
Hey I am real curious about your ADS-B transponder, I work for the FAA and have access to the raw data of the ADS-B systems. I'd love to look at this flight. As a paramotorist myself I am curious what our little butt fans would look like if we were ADS-B equip. Like I'm curious what your equipment type is Ultralight I'm guessing. Also I'm curious how your Mode-S is produced among so many other things. I've only gotten my hands on a few uAvionics receivers that are just ADS-B in and haven't gotten to play with anything that would be good for our hobby. I very interested in your set up. If you care to please DM me details? Time? Location? So I could query this flight please? Don't worry I am just a R&D data nerd and have no really power at the FAA lol.
Feel free to email me at mark@paramotoramerica.com
You can copy your same question in so I know it's you.
🥳 good job dude. do you think you could have made it with the atom 80?
Maybe. I tried once with the atom 80 and a 22m Viper XC and topped out at 14,875
Always use oxygen above 15k. Hypoxia takes you out because you think everything is fine. It takes out trained pilots. There is no "I know my body so I'm safe." One minute you're there and the next, you're gone. It's not worth it.
Dude, you are only supposed to fly to 17,999'! I've been there in Colorado in a hang glider several times. Got up there with thermals in over 10,000' of altitude gain. I had a big bulky oxygen system at the time that would often run out before I was done needing it.
Yeah I was going to say that going above 14k without oxygen is a bit dangerous.
Your my hero!!! Lol 😂
you're mine
Hey Mark I loved the video!!! What glider were you flying?
ITV Baja size medium
Narly 😮
😮foi alto em🪂👀🌍
Can you come back and fly over Burnsville again and make a video.
Someone lives and flies over there on occasion
amazing flight footage. very dangerous. I could do not do that.
Wow!! You are amazing! Is your wife ok with all this?
It was high in🪂👀🌍
Madman 😂
You are
joking " paramotorer like a bug on a commercial airliner Captain were going to need better windshield wiper blades & more windshield
wiper fluid for that splat. Laughing
Dog is "Annoiting" your gear pre flight blessings LOL listen to motor tone @ take off , NICE sounding motor sounds real skookum .
Amazing, but watching it on a 75” OLED tv almost made me throw up.🤢 cuckoo for cocoa puffs! Great stuff. Might want to try at 500-1500’ but thats as high as I’d want to go.