5 Dollar Homemade Paramotor TRIKE really flies

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  • Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
  • First Flight on my Homemade $5 paramotor TRIKE. With just some wheels from an old wheelchair, the front half of a kids bike, a builders trestle and a car roof rack I was able to make a paramotor trike.
    🔴 The build of this paramotor trike goo.gl/qVZvyB
    I used about 1/2 a box of welding rods which cost about 5 dollars and all the other parts of the project were either donated or I already had them. I simply bolted the trike to my paramotor and took it for a short test flight. Great take off and landing and the first of many flights.
    Here's the build videos and a 70 Km flight on this Diy Paramotor Trike.
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    ........................Paramotor Trike Complete build.................
    🔴 1. Paramotor trike made from scrap . It really flies !! goo.gl/qVZvyB
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    🔴 6. 2nd Test Flight • Homemade paratrike
    🔴 7. 3rd Flight 70 Km Rural Ireland.. • Homemade Paramotor tri...
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  • @Think-About-It
    @Think-About-It 6 років тому +82

    Mommy... mommy... I Just saw a flying wheelchair!
    That's good son. Did you watch E.T. again?

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  6 років тому +10

      Hi Hoanfimtran. Quite a few people said to me it looks like E.T. Lol On a nice calm day it is lovely to get up there, the views are amazing. I flew it 70km one evening. Here's a link where I was at about 1400 feet having a blast ua-cam.com/video/A3Z3ZXLvf28/v-deo.htmlm43s Cheers Gerry

  • @p.dookiesalmon6730
    @p.dookiesalmon6730 7 років тому +180

    Man, the grass in Ireland is beautiful.

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  6 років тому +13

      Hi Tyler. It's certainly very green here and all the cows/ cattle are grass fed so lots of the country is covered in it. I need to fix the motor so I can get back up there. Cheers Gerry

    • @responderman
      @responderman 6 років тому +2

      Tyler Willingham excellent job, a man after my own heart. Are you happy that the wheels are strong enough for the job? I was thinking that kite buggy wheels would be stronger and broader than the ones that you are using presently. The only trade off is they are a smaller diameter so more susceptible to ruts in the grass
      Thanks for sharing

    • @richgg2
      @richgg2 6 років тому +1

      GerrysDiy, Great job!! Amazing!! I have so many questions. What size engine do you have? Where did you get the prop? Is the frame made of steel? What size parachute did you use? Absolutely amazing!!

    • @aaaht3810
      @aaaht3810 6 років тому

      Agree. They don't call it the Emerald Isle for nothing I guess. Beautiful countryside. You certainly have a wonderful place to fly (when the weather cooperates I would guess). Good video.

    • @jennifercard4506
      @jennifercard4506 6 років тому

      Everything in Ireland is beautiful!!!!!

  • @superdave54811
    @superdave54811 6 років тому +5

    Wow! I am a powered paraglider pilot, but have not flown in a while because of cervical spine issues. I get numb in the arms and have pain in the neck/shoulder blade area around my spine. I need something similar to fly now. Thanks for sharing this flight of success. Great to see ya fly!

  • @jshepard152
    @jshepard152 5 років тому +123

    I built my house for $5. I already had everything I needed except for ten nails.

  • @notyouraveragemechanic7376
    @notyouraveragemechanic7376 2 роки тому +2

    That wahoo when he landed was so wholesome

  • @veselipastir
    @veselipastir 6 років тому +70

    I WILL PAY YOU DOUBLE FOR IT !!! whole 10$
    What do you say ?

    • @ahmdabdallah5811
      @ahmdabdallah5811 3 роки тому

      What Is Islam?
      Islam is not just another religion.
      It is the same message preached by Moses, Jesus and Abraham.
      Islam literally means ‘submission to God’ and it teaches us to have a direct relationship with God.
      It reminds us that since God created us, no one should be worshipped except God alone.
      It also teaches that God is nothing like a human being or like anything that we can imagine.
      The concept of God is summarized in the Quran as:
      { “Say, He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He does not give birth, nor was He born, and there is nothing like Him.”} (Quran 112:1-4)
      Becoming a Muslim is not turning your back to Jesus.
      Rather it’s going back to the original teachings of Jesus and obeying him

    • @VlogCom-dn1vt
      @VlogCom-dn1vt 3 роки тому +3

      ahmd abdallah huh?

    • @VlogCom-dn1vt
      @VlogCom-dn1vt 3 роки тому +1

      veselipastir omg lol 😂

    • @veselipastir
      @veselipastir 3 роки тому

      @@VlogCom-dn1vt is that a deal then ^^ :D

  • @therolandstreet
    @therolandstreet 6 років тому +20

    Dude this is impressive. I'm thinking about doing a custom build as well. Keep up the great work!

  • @markblack5108
    @markblack5108 6 років тому +1

    That was really great. I smiled when you landed. Thank you for being safe.

  • @SamsonDsilva
    @SamsonDsilva 7 років тому +7

    Congratulations. Could see that you were alone on the field and managed everything well. Nice video, enjoyed watching it. Happy landings

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому +2

      Hi Samson. I needed to change a couple of lines on the ppg wing and now that I have the lines sorted out I am waiting on a nice evening or morning and I will take the trike up for a proper flight. Thanks for the comment Cheers Gerry

  • @Knappist
    @Knappist 6 років тому +1

    Spot on Gerry that’s given me the inspiration to build my own version keep up the inspirational work 👍

  • @justskillfull
    @justskillfull 7 років тому +10

    Well done Gerry! I'm looking to start paramotoring soon and I'm from the North! wish me luck!

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому +2

      Hi Dean. There are only a couple of schools on the island that I know of. Check out the guys at Ulster hang gliding and paragliding club some of the lads fly ppg and also Eddie on the link below on youtube. ua-cam.com/users/derrycityparamotorfeed . There is a ton of stuff on the paraglidingforum.co.uk
      My advice would be to spend some time talking to the lads and chatting on the forums before spending money.
      If your down Wexford direction give me a shout. Cheers Gerry

  • @2e0lgz
    @2e0lgz 7 років тому +31

    Job well done 👍

  • @danthefrst
    @danthefrst 7 років тому +1

    Great! :D Went as a breeze. Very glad i worked so smooth!
    Thanks!

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому

      Hi danthefrst .. Pure luck lol Cheers Gerry

  • @TheSky1270
    @TheSky1270 6 років тому

    Nice Job! This worked Beautifully! Awesome Views! Congratulations on your New Ride!

  • @AmericanPiddler
    @AmericanPiddler 6 років тому +1

    Absolutely awesome video! Thanks for some paramotoring inspiration!

  • @bjoe74fm
    @bjoe74fm 5 років тому +3

    great upload, that looks like fun mate, cheers, good on you mate

  • @eddielane7009
    @eddielane7009 6 місяців тому

    Well done, I could feel your excitement and slightly nervous reaction a i can say is it made me as if I was the one flying your
    machine.. i miss when i used to race
    motorcycles and that video gave me that awesome on the grid 2 stroke smelling feeling wich I have not felt in years. Thanks so much 😅

  • @1950harleycharley
    @1950harleycharley 6 років тому

    Beautiful flight

  • @barneygoogle2720
    @barneygoogle2720 6 років тому

    Looks like fun. Stay safe.

  • @Rob-hx6on
    @Rob-hx6on 3 роки тому

    Awesome Gerry.

  • @BuckeyePrepper
    @BuckeyePrepper 7 років тому

    Amazing!! Congratulations!!! What a fantastic achievement! I marvel at your skills, ingenuity and bravery. Well done, Sir! You are in a league of your own, and I applaud you!

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому

      Hi BuckeyePrepper. You must have posted to the wrong channel or got your meds mixed up Lol. Thanks alot for the comments Cheers Gerry

  • @ThePhillipnielsen
    @ThePhillipnielsen 6 років тому +5

    Nice job! Make the front wheel center by itself by springs, and limit the turning to around 45 degrees or less, much safer! Cheers

    • @charlybravo08
      @charlybravo08 2 роки тому

      on the trike I built I used the front wheel at 90 degrees to hold it place while the enjine was running before takeoff.

  • @helihandler
    @helihandler 4 роки тому

    Very well don Sir!
    a joy to watch and especially the in flight vid. as it really shows what paramotoring trikeing is like from the air
    :-)
    Many thanks.

  • @E-BikingAdventures
    @E-BikingAdventures 6 років тому

    Wow. That looks like fun.

  • @Amac-uz9hm
    @Amac-uz9hm 3 роки тому

    That was awesome Jerry

  • @randybeard6040
    @randybeard6040 6 років тому

    Great Video, Love Your Spirit of Adventure, My grandmother was from Ireland....

  • @Locoandchooch
    @Locoandchooch 6 років тому

    That was a great landing, I was rooting for you. Good job.

  • @BlankkDes
    @BlankkDes 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant job
    Congratulations

  • @davinciandres6131
    @davinciandres6131 4 роки тому

    Wow! That was super cool! I felt like I was actually flying! I think I want to do that!

  • @Jmedward92
    @Jmedward92 3 роки тому

    Brilliant gerry,, just seen you on close calls on BBC,, and myself and partner just watched some your videos,, your very inspiring 👏 especially for the Irish 👍🇮🇪

  • @juliocassimiro8791
    @juliocassimiro8791 4 роки тому

    Hello congratulations again, I followed your flight was very quiet and beautiful I fly over 35 years and I know well because in the end you were so happy, soon I'll be flying with mine, copy of yours, a big hug for you straight from your Brazilian admirer

  • @5implesimon
    @5implesimon 7 років тому

    great job..nice work

  • @sohailabbas2775
    @sohailabbas2775 4 роки тому

    Nice pickup and nice landing

  • @Agustin-jo8mv
    @Agustin-jo8mv 2 роки тому

    Awesome!

  • @MrStoney61
    @MrStoney61 4 роки тому

    Excellent!

  • @user-qb9by4zq5o
    @user-qb9by4zq5o 6 років тому

    beautiful !!

  • @matoko123
    @matoko123 Рік тому

    Well done!

  • @tedcampbell231
    @tedcampbell231 6 років тому +1

    Wonderful bit of footage!!!

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  6 років тому +1

      Hi Ted. To be honest I was expecting issues and that I might have to abort take off. I was delighted to get off the ground but I kept it at low altitude for that flight. Thanks for commenting Cheers Gerry

  • @garymclaughlin8087
    @garymclaughlin8087 6 років тому

    Awesome I’m a fixed wing pilot I like your short takeoff and landing I’m going to have to give it a try

  • @jonnbravo9804
    @jonnbravo9804 5 років тому

    Excellent video, thumbs up.

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  5 років тому

      Hi John. I will be making more flying videos this year. The engine on this trike is seized but I am getting the parts to get it in the air again. Here's a longer flight but ended in a seized engine at 1500 feet. ua-cam.com/video/GekmNBKY2S4/v-deo.html Cheers Gerry

  • @Simonwallis30
    @Simonwallis30 6 років тому

    The sheer enjoyment you got out of the flight makes this a great video

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  6 років тому

      Hi Simon. I haven't flown in a little while but I did manage to fly the trike 70km one evening. Its very rough and ready but I was smiling for days. Thanks for the comment. Cheers Gerry

  • @trickcyclists
    @trickcyclists 6 років тому

    Nicely done !!
    The take off was impressive.. hardly got rolling and it was away! Brilliant.
    Have liked and subbed, (Well done).
    I look forward to seeing any other videos you have.
    Good luck.
    ..

  • @davidanderson6222
    @davidanderson6222 6 років тому

    That takes nuts bro!

  • @cockeye
    @cockeye 6 років тому +1

    Nice trike! And gorgeous area (so green!).

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  6 років тому

      Hi Trapine. There is no end to the grass around here but we get plenty of rain to make it stay green too. lol. Thanks for commenting. Cheers Gerry

  • @Ribbitmefoot
    @Ribbitmefoot 7 років тому

    Great job Gerry, well done.

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому

      Hi Ribbitmefoot. Cheers Gerry

  • @09GunNut
    @09GunNut 6 років тому +5

    God bless The Republic of IRELAND!! :) Sweet video brother! Keep em' comin'!!

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  6 років тому

      Hi South Paw. Thanks for the comment. This trike is a health and safety nightmare but it flies well and cost very little. It was fun to fly. Over the winter I will be making a fresh trike but not from scrap. Thanks for the comment Cheers Gerry

  • @KilkennyLights
    @KilkennyLights 7 років тому

    I will be down for a visit soon Gerry. It felt like I was taking off with you. I could feel the nervous adrenaline in my hands. You know the buzz you get just before take off. Unreal super achievement.

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому

      Hello Mr. Tidy. You are more than welcome to come over. I wanted to do a few flights but lost the phone and then found it again yay. More flights soon. Cheers Gerry

  • @bobsyeruncle4841
    @bobsyeruncle4841 5 років тому

    nice build

  • @PRDMRE
    @PRDMRE 6 років тому

    well done sir!

  • @bulentakyildiz5439
    @bulentakyildiz5439 7 років тому +2

    Amazing jobs thanks for sharing.

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому +1

      Hi Bulent. Thanks for the comment. I was paragliding a couple of days ago with no engine from a mountain near me and I had a blast. I flew just 10km but had a great time looking for an finding thermals. I had to land at a golf course too. here's a link ua-cam.com/video/-0U5sXCLkU8/v-deo.html Cheers Gerry

  • @jsollien127
    @jsollien127 7 років тому +1

    Nicely done, great to see that you kept the handrims for that authentic look, haha!

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому +1

      Hi Jerry. I am waiting on new Brake lines before I can take it up again. The wind here is forecast around 30mph all week so no flying this week for me. Hopefully I can get those rims up a couple of thousand feet next week. I'll be better set up next time with cameras too. Cheers Gerry

  • @iamacarnut
    @iamacarnut 6 років тому

    Wow that was cool

  • @RaulSchay
    @RaulSchay 5 років тому

    Nice fly ! and the view is beautiful . Come to fly in Argentina you'll love it !

  • @shanman-zh3qc
    @shanman-zh3qc 4 роки тому +1

    That awesome right there!!

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  4 роки тому

      Thanks Shannon. Cheers Gerry

  • @erikleonardovelasquezbusta3644
    @erikleonardovelasquezbusta3644 4 роки тому

    I really enjoyed this I was laughing while you did it, nice landing build my own stuffs by myself is my dream ongoing NICE JOB DUDE!!!

  • @KowboyUSA
    @KowboyUSA 7 років тому

    Incredible point of view of the pilot video. Outstanding!

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому +1

      Hi John with a little more height and a brighter evening the views are stunning. This is rural Ireland with no street lights but amazing starry nights and lots of landing possibilities should I have a motor out. I need very little space to land but I need to land upwind if any obstacles not down wind as they create rotor that can collapse a wing. It can be amazing on the right days. Cheers Gerry

    • @KowboyUSA
      @KowboyUSA 7 років тому

      Looking forward to watching the video. Slainte!

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому +1

      Hi John. I hope the weather plays ball next week. Cheers Gerry

  • @collinhennessy1521
    @collinhennessy1521 6 років тому +2

    I want to get into paramotoring. Thank you for posting this, I know now that on takeoff, one should not let go of the throttle, until they're a little way up, you may have saved a fellow Irishman from across the pond from breaking his legs.

  • @JohnSmith-xz5fb
    @JohnSmith-xz5fb 5 років тому

    Very nice job, and very nice home. What a nice area.

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  5 років тому

      Thanks John. I am hoping to fly the paramotor this evening if the weather holds and tomorrow the paraglider from a 400m hill in Wexford. Thanks for commenting much appreciated Cheers Gerry👍

  • @kandiwolfe1125
    @kandiwolfe1125 6 років тому

    Too cool!

  • @dmanjet1259
    @dmanjet1259 4 роки тому

    Good job 👍👍

  • @dhansel4835
    @dhansel4835 6 років тому +2

    Wow! that was a great ride. That tricycle device works really well. You have a seat to sit in and a place to rest your legs.
    You can even get higher in the air, cruise around and enjoy a sandwich with some chips and a drink !
    Give us some more videos.....

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  6 років тому

      Hi D Hansel. Thanks for the comment. On a really smooth day it's possible to fly to a couple of thousand feet, switch off the engine and glide for a few minutes with just the wind. I never thought of having a picnic up there but I think that I will give it a go soon. I have to fix the engine before the next flight but it is on my todo list. Thanks for the comment. Cheers Gerry

  • @louiestinson8979
    @louiestinson8979 6 років тому

    good work on the trike. beautiful country. can't wait to get up in the air here in california, USA

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  6 років тому

      Hi Louie. I have done some Skydivingi in Oregon and I thought the place was gorgeous. I was on a beach in California in January in a tee shirt. That doesn't happen here in January but we get a lot of rain to keep all the stuff green. Can't wait to get back in the air. Thanks for the comment Cheers Gerry

  • @robstone4112
    @robstone4112 6 років тому +1

    friggin awesome buddy !

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  6 років тому

      Thanks Rob. I made a paragliding paratriking video today. It's here ua-cam.com/video/THRksi8gKX8/v-deo.html Cheers Gerry

  • @solansys
    @solansys 7 років тому

    WOW ......I saw two things here
    Real geek
    stunning view well done

  • @timbeck9248
    @timbeck9248 6 років тому

    Nice work looks fun

  • @leavenostone3660
    @leavenostone3660 3 роки тому

    very ingenious

  • @albertonex19
    @albertonex19 7 років тому +1

    Just found your channel by chance. Glad I have. Really cool content Gerry

  • @markvbickley
    @markvbickley 7 років тому

    Superb!

  • @Cowboysway1969
    @Cowboysway1969 6 років тому

    Very cool

  • @jaibhardwaj4886
    @jaibhardwaj4886 5 років тому +11

    "I've never flown a paratrike before"

  • @justmadeit2
    @justmadeit2 7 років тому

    Amazing, you're a bit of a genius at making things, and B. You're extremely brave on this one.

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому +1

      Hi Justmadeit2 . If I was bright I wouldn't trust my welding. Lol. It was fun to fly it though. When I fly the paramotor I foot launch and land on my feet too so I am used to landing softly and converting the speed to lift just at the end. I will do a few more low level flights one after another and check all the gear. If at that stage things are ok I will take it to a reasonable altitude like 500 feet and go cross country. On a sunny day here it can be really gorgeous. Cheers Thanks for the comment Cheers Gerry

    • @justmadeit2
      @justmadeit2 7 років тому

      Cool. I'm about to tackle replacing the drum bearings on a washing machine, and i thought that was a big job. That's small in comparison to your inventions/work !

  • @mgtowmapmaker8741
    @mgtowmapmaker8741 7 років тому

    That looks like an absolute blast!

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому

      Hi MGTOW MAP MAKER. It was cool, I thought something might go wrong so I kept things low and slow but the little paratrike behaved beautifully. A few more short hops and I will go XC. Thanks for the comment Cheers Gerry

    • @mgtowmapmaker8741
      @mgtowmapmaker8741 7 років тому

      I'm going to have to try to resist your paramotor videos in the future for fear of finding myself embroiled in yet another all consuming passion. This just looks VERY addictive, and very tempting as a novel approach to my daily commute.

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому +1

      Hi MGTOW MAP MAKER. I did a bit of skydiving for a little while but I really liked the soaring after I opened the canopy. I thought that I would try paragliding and I actually get to go back up using thermals which can be amazing. Being 6000 feet or more over the country side with a few mates on radio can be so much fun. We leave the cars parked and soar until the thermals kick off and try to climb in them and get to the bottom of the clouds. Once there we leave the mountains and go as far as we can. We can't see the thermals but we can feel and hear them you could be climbing at 1000 feet per minute or more. You're right it is addictive. Thanks for the comment Cheers Gerry

  • @samarplassi5820
    @samarplassi5820 6 років тому

    Good job sir

  • @marmac567
    @marmac567 4 роки тому

    brilliant

  • @stevemiller6766
    @stevemiller6766 7 років тому

    Good on ya' mate. Damn what a ride!

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому

      Hi Steve. It turned out to be really easy to take off and land. Welding held up and I didn't die Lol. I thought at this stage I would have to mod or change some things but so far it looks great. Thanks for the comment Cheers Gerry

  • @thomas1971ish
    @thomas1971ish 7 років тому

    man that looks so much fun great job Gerry thumbs up

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому

      Thanks Thomas I will make a better video next time and go alot higher and further. It will be a dawn or evening flight as the thermal activity will be exhausted and things wont be so bumpy. Cheers Gerry

  • @ironeagletrike
    @ironeagletrike 7 років тому +1

    Great video, well done! The one I am considering is $3,200 without wing or motor!! So very impressive!

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому +1

      Hi Iron Horse Musings. I just foot launched my paraglider wing and flew from some mountains yesterday. It's cool to fly without engine power, just looking for thermals and working them to get high. I only managed a little over 10km and 1 hour flight time but it was great fun goofing around at 3600 feet . I took some video so that will be live in a couple of hours. I will be flying the trike later this week if the weather improves.Thanks for the comment Cheers Gerry

  • @Mike_Greene
    @Mike_Greene 6 років тому

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you can fly!!! gives me motivation and hope!!

  • @DeweseMilstead
    @DeweseMilstead 3 роки тому

    very cool

  • @deliverance472
    @deliverance472 7 років тому

    Looks like a converted wheel chair, great job.

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому

      Hi Deliverance. It's not pretty.lol but great fun to fly. I have a much better view in the second flight test here ua-cam.com/video/d2PQIldAbc8/v-deo.html Thanks for the comment. Cheers Gerry

  • @davidevans7417
    @davidevans7417 7 років тому

    Brilliant I think you should have someone with you incase of accident, well done.

  • @patrickroher4760
    @patrickroher4760 3 роки тому

    Nice😊

  • @deankoch7305
    @deankoch7305 6 років тому

    That is bad ass.

  • @RobinthechildrenofYahweh333
    @RobinthechildrenofYahweh333 6 років тому

    Bravo from Jonquiere in Québec in Canada

  • @thatoneweasel
    @thatoneweasel 4 роки тому

    Makes me want to build one

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  4 роки тому +1

      Hi That 1 Weasel. It's lovely up there. Thanks for commenting Cheers Gerry 👍

  • @RosssRoyce
    @RosssRoyce 6 років тому

    Very nice! Watch the wires :D

  • @digitalfun59
    @digitalfun59 7 років тому

    Sure glad you know what your doing, that was thrilling to watch.

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому

      Hi Artist Group. Its just beginners luck. That was the first time I flew a trike but I had a bicycle for years Lol. Thanks for the comment Cheers Gerry

  • @MrClockworkbanana
    @MrClockworkbanana 3 роки тому

    I Would love to have a go.

  • @69coldchilli69
    @69coldchilli69 7 років тому

    That's was amazing. There was a small part of me that thought any time now he's gonna say just kidding, I'm not gonna fly 5 dollars worth of scrap! Well done!

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому

      Hi James. If I had some sense I would have just looked at it in the field and thought back to the pile of scrap it started out as and went home. Lol. Thanks for the comment Cheers Gerry

  • @bobdickweed
    @bobdickweed 7 років тому

    Great work Gerry...;-p

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому

      Thanks for the comment EYE Toldyoosso Cheers Gerry

  • @nur5ey1
    @nur5ey1 3 роки тому

    Would ya have another plumber who flies paramotors and a trike over and have a lovely flight with ya!! 😂.. looks bloody beautiful!! What a beautiful country you live in..I need to get across to meet ya for an xc to the beach!!..🤣😊👍🏻

  • @monteanderson7181
    @monteanderson7181 4 роки тому

    Right on, man. Your huge balls didn't weigh you down too badly.

  • @user-lf8qv8dg4u
    @user-lf8qv8dg4u 7 місяців тому

    Legal muito bom 😊

  • @mikebrady2073
    @mikebrady2073 7 років тому

    Congratulations.

  • @paultaylor319
    @paultaylor319 6 років тому

    Nice work Gerry...Some sort of steering damper might help on that front wheel and some foot loops

  • @rtboating
    @rtboating 6 років тому +4

    if you changed the front wheel to trailing it's easier to steer the trike you know like a shopping cart at the store the wheel will follow the motion of the trike and is not so touchy and a foot loop over your shoe so your feet say on the steering without slipping off during takeoff which could be very bad other than that great job having fun thats what it's about well done

    • @davidstiles6260
      @davidstiles6260 5 років тому

      Roy Taylor yeah, that front wheel made me nervous.

  • @AngryHybridApe
    @AngryHybridApe 6 років тому

    Nice. I'll bet you're pretty jazzed. Now I gotta get me one. Lol

  • @theeaskey
    @theeaskey 4 роки тому

    Your making me homesick

  • @MoondyneJoe
    @MoondyneJoe 7 років тому

    Well done Gerry, love it can't wait till your next flight

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому

      Hi Joe. I would have loved to head off straight away on the paratrike but I need a few take offs and landings to make sure all is well. ( dodgy welding) I can do that in an hour on the right day and then its off across the country. I will organise the cameras better the next time. I looked at the forecast and Tuesday might be a good candidate for a flight.
      If it's not raining Sunday I have to retrieve a remote gsm weather station that is up on a mountain and up a 15 meter wooden pole. I have to climb to the top and suspend from a harness while I get the station which is on a 6 meter pole attached to the top of the 15m wooden pole. Looks more dramatic now that I have written it but apart from the hike the views are stunning. I'll bring a camera. Cheers Gerry

    • @MoondyneJoe
      @MoondyneJoe 7 років тому

      Hi Gerry you are just so Happy mate you are bubbling out of the screen , so good to see some one have a win (: I wish you haddnt lost your Ph so you could have taken of again
      Gerry Just what would the motor assembly and Parachute cost if one was to purchase it and would you need a license to fly one I know that is a hard question as each country has different rules But I Live in a rural country side and we used to see Para-gliders all the time around here , ( Though we are in a air force zone so Im not sure what our Max ceiling would be if we are allowed to use one
      40+ years ago I inquired about Parachuting for myself But alas with Dickie knees and a bad back it was advised I DON'T but this could give me a chance at for filling a dream
      So Happy for you mate Cant wait for your next flight and project
      Tony From Western Australia

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому

      Hi Tony. Most new setups can cost best part of 10 k euro but there is great value to be had in second hand stuff. That was the first take off for me with a trike and it was very easy to take off and land. My advise is to look for a school and get them to take you up in a tandem and see if you like it. I used to jump out of planes but after some free fall and a few minutes under canopy you are on the ground. It is really cool but I like staying up for hours. Paragliding usually requires climbing mountains and then running off unless there are roads to the top. Powered paragliding is cool too. I just walk across the road and take off . I have about a 50 mile out and 50 mile back radius from takeoff. you can get a wing secondhand from about 500 a paramotor secondhand from about 1k reserve second hand 150 you might even be able to get a whole setup ready to go for a couple of grand. Training will be vital. Hope this helps Cheers Gerry

    • @MoondyneJoe
      @MoondyneJoe 7 років тому

      Thanks Gerry for the information It is well worth looking into
      just a matter know of cash and life's priorities getting in the way !
      in the meantime i can live vicariously through you !
      Tony

    • @GerrysDiy
      @GerrysDiy  7 років тому

      Hi Tony. I get a great kick out of my little dji phantom 3 pro drone and the 4k video from it is amazingly smooth. I have it from new but the cameras in the newer ones aren't any better really so I'm keeping this one for a while longer.
      Because it takes forever to process 4k video on my setup I have to use it in 1080p but the quality and views from it are great. It's definitely safer than strapping my ass to petrol, propeller and wheels lol. I will try follow me mode on my next flight and see if I can get it to chase me and maybe get some external footage from altitude. That's the plan anyway but the weather doesn't look good enough for a few days. Thanks for the comments Cheers Gerry

  • @spaghettigag1376
    @spaghettigag1376 6 років тому

    Dang that engine is smooth