You know, I've always wanted to learn to fly, and then a couple of weeks ago, I had a dream where I was flying in a microlight. Well that dream has stayed with me, and I can't shrug it! I need to get into this!!
Very true. All types of flying have their pros and cons though, and for me having 100 horses behind me means I can fly cross-country (as in hundreds of miles), and have all my camping stuff with me! :) Hang gliding I'd love to try sometime though.
I qualified on fixed wing microlights a couple of years ago. After many years getting cold and wet on motor bikes I didn't fancy it again in a flex wing!
Dude, you kick ass. I took up singing a few years ago as a change of life's pace and am now getting into aviation as well! The good thing about the US, is that we need no certified training or licensure for this type of aircraft! Good times await. Greetings from California.
Well matey, you have definitely got my subscription - that was totally awesome, I need your videos to remind me why I need to get healthy, lose weight and get back to flying once again - fantastic stuff, really enjoyed that.
Look up David Sykes. He's an inspiration to us Flexwingers... an incredibly nice guy and flies a modified Quik which he carries his chair in the back! He's also flown all the way from England to Sydney... incredible guy!
Once I get thought my paragliding course and move onto the paramotor this year I'll pop up and join you for a flight someday. I work at muirfield golfcourse and often see you flying by.training has been slow due to the Scottish weather.
Great stuff! Yeah, the weather has been a bit dreadful the past few days. There were a few guys up today though, so not completely written off. I wasn't up... some maintenance required on the plane. Video to follow..... :)
great video, I fly a paramotor after starting off with paragliding, interesting you watch ppg videos as I watch microlight ones. I think the uk weather has much to do with my progression throught the aircraft types, microlight is my next step as opportunity to fly is greater. Im starting training in new year cant wait. although I think a flexwing will be my financial limit. But to me, open cockpit flying is the only wayand the most exhilarating. looking out of a window is not for me. Im subbed, looking forward to more videos, nice work!
Thanks for the video but please put the go pro on your chest it is somewhat disconcerting ..the constant s2aying back and forth as you turn your head .
Hi Martin, Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately I can't put the camera on my chest for safety reasons. The setup I use also pushes the audio from everything I record up through my helmet and into that camera. My more recent videos use more than one camera as well... in fact, I'm now using 5 separate cameras, all recording my flights for you to enjoy... so the head cam is only 20% of the footage! I hope you enjoy those videos a little more! Keep well! G
I'm watching the weather with trepidation - this coming Monday 30th Dec might be my first flying day since Sept! I'm foul of the 90 day rule at the moment! Nice video, good footage. Happy Landings from G-MYZL.
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Good video mate, I love the fact that you grew up in SA. I've been planning on getting into microlight flying and buying one, but I keep stressing about what fuel they use? Can you help?
Nice one boet! Agree with you on the reasons, same here! I fly out of FATZ (Tzaneen) in a Raptor 582 and loving my journey...would like to get an instructors rating at some point which opens a door to earn a bit of extra cash WHILE indulging in such a brilliant activity! We decided to move to Scotland last year but put things on hold due to the ramifications of C19, linked to my safari business which died overnight! How are you finding living in "Sunny Dunny", Scotland, and the UK in general? A bit off-subject I know, but perhaps other safes might be interested. Safe flying!
@@CentreofGravityUK Hi there, thanks for the reply. Still based in Haenertsburg, Trike in Tzaneen...planning on moving her closer to home because she's just too far away to fly as regularly as I would like to! Hope that'll happen in the next month or so. Various reasons we canned to move to Scotland...still, one of our favourite places to visit! All the best!
Nice video and wonderful views. There are only a few similarities between paramotoring and flexwing flying, in my opinion, as I do both; there are more differences. Commonalities are more down to airmanship. Yes, Tucker is the global sensation when it comes to paramotoring but unfortunately he is having a slight negative effect on the UK fliers. They all want the next hot ship and fly down low. I've found more people quoting FAR 103 than the ANO, which they have no clue about. You are a trained pilot, sat exams, tested etc. Most paramotorist don't have to and don't want to conform, its all about the 'Freedom of the skies man'..... Keep the videos coming. Lets hope 2020 has better weather for us all. I want to get my PeaPee out on some long XC flights.
@@CentreofGravityUK I just need to get the weather and have the grass strip dry a little. I need a few more flights to get my Hang glider Pilot rating back, then I can leave the airstrip. I can do this on my paramotor, just no the PeaBee... Yet.
Awesome video! Really great to hear you started out in South Africa! I am flying microlight for about a year now in SA. And i just love going up in the mornings or afternoons. And the scenery where i am is absolutely amazing. Like you will see on my channel. Def subbing!
Check out AFORS and it's also worth looking into the many new ultralights on the market - the Raptor is going to seriously change the way people get into Flexwings!
You know, I've always wanted to learn to fly, and then a couple of weeks ago, I had a dream where I was flying in a microlight. Well that dream has stayed with me, and I can't shrug it! I need to get into this!!
Hang gliding is affordable and no rules.
Very true. All types of flying have their pros and cons though, and for me having 100 horses behind me means I can fly cross-country (as in hundreds of miles), and have all my camping stuff with me! :) Hang gliding I'd love to try sometime though.
I qualified on fixed wing microlights a couple of years ago. After many years getting cold and wet on motor bikes I didn't fancy it again in a flex wing!
It’s a hazard of flex flying that’s for sure! The only saving grace is that once you’re up, it’s easy to see the rain dumps and avoid them! 👍🏻
Dude, you kick ass. I took up singing a few years ago as a change of life's pace and am now getting into aviation as well! The good thing about the US, is that we need no certified training or licensure for this type of aircraft! Good times await.
Greetings from California.
Thanks Anada! Keep safe and well!!
Well matey, you have definitely got my subscription - that was totally awesome, I need your videos to remind me why I need to get healthy, lose weight and get back to flying once again - fantastic stuff, really enjoyed that.
More videos coming soon... something to do during the lockdown ;)
Tucker gotta has amazing video best in the sport
He certainly is king of the sports aviation vlogging community!
Nice video and channel!! Wish you great flights from Brazil
Thank you! 🙏
member of my family was in ww 2 flying spits me sadly in a wheelchair ,, that looks awesome keep the fire burning my frend
Look up David Sykes. He's an inspiration to us Flexwingers... an incredibly nice guy and flies a modified Quik which he carries his chair in the back! He's also flown all the way from England to Sydney... incredible guy!
Yea I fly microlights since 1982 many happy times in Bloemfontein in gliding club . Thanks
Thanks for watching! I've been to Bloem a few times (I grew up in Roodepoort!)
Once I get thought my paragliding course and move onto the paramotor this year I'll pop up and join you for a flight someday. I work at muirfield golfcourse and often see you flying by.training has been slow due to the Scottish weather.
Great stuff! Yeah, the weather has been a bit dreadful the past few days. There were a few guys up today though, so not completely written off. I wasn't up... some maintenance required on the plane. Video to follow..... :)
Watching this from the Philippines, great video hope to fly as well when the right time comes.
Thanks Michael! Hope you're keeping well.
great video, I fly a paramotor after starting off with paragliding, interesting you watch ppg videos as I watch microlight ones. I think the uk weather has much to do with my progression throught the aircraft types, microlight is my next step as opportunity to fly is greater. Im starting training in new year cant wait. although I think a flexwing will be my financial limit. But to me, open cockpit flying is the only wayand the most exhilarating. looking out of a window is not for me. Im subbed, looking forward to more videos, nice work!
Hey!
Thanks for the sub Billy!
Open cockpit flying is just simply the best and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Keep safe and well!
Great video... thanks for sharing your thoughts... Greetings from Sweden
Thanks for watching! :)
Thanks for the video but please put the go pro on your chest it is somewhat disconcerting ..the constant s2aying back and forth as you turn your head .
Hi Martin,
Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately I can't put the camera on my chest for safety reasons. The setup I use also pushes the audio from everything I record up through my helmet and into that camera. My more recent videos use more than one camera as well... in fact, I'm now using 5 separate cameras, all recording my flights for you to enjoy... so the head cam is only 20% of the footage!
I hope you enjoy those videos a little more!
Keep well!
G
Brilliant ! I run the photography studio in Dunbar and a qualified drone pilot. Do drones as I’m too scared to try ML ! Great videos.
Thanks for the comment Grahame. Drones scare me... in 'unqualified' hands... so I guess we both have our fears. Thanks for the sub :)
@@CentreofGravityUK I hear you. Drones were always going to cause havoc in those first few years. Here’s hoping the new regs keep things safe.
Will start at the end of august. Can't wait :D
Did you manage to start your lessons?
I'm watching the weather with trepidation - this coming Monday 30th Dec might be my first flying day since Sept! I'm foul of the 90 day rule at the moment! Nice video, good footage. Happy Landings from G-MYZL.
I’ve got my eyes on the 31st at the moment. This has been a rancid few days for flying!!!!
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Good video mate, I love the fact that you grew up in SA.
I've been planning on getting into microlight flying and buying one, but I keep stressing about what fuel they use? Can you help?
We use standard unleaded. Not the rubbish watered down stuff from supermarket forecourts, but decent stuff from dedicated fuel stations.
@@CentreofGravityUK thanks so much for reaching out...oh so I can use unleaded 93 or 95?
@@khruangbinls187 Check the engine first.. they can and do differ depending on what you have.
@@CentreofGravityUK Hi once again, can microlight fixed wing hours count towards PPL?
Nice one boet! Agree with you on the reasons, same here!
I fly out of FATZ (Tzaneen) in a Raptor 582 and loving my journey...would like to get an instructors rating at some point which opens a door to earn a bit of extra cash WHILE indulging in such a brilliant activity!
We decided to move to Scotland last year but put things on hold due to the ramifications of C19, linked to my safari business which died overnight!
How are you finding living in "Sunny Dunny", Scotland, and the UK in general? A bit off-subject I know, but perhaps other safes might be interested.
Safe flying!
Hi there Mash988... did you make it to Scotland or still back in Tzaneen? I'm from Roodepoort originally.
Hope you're well.
@@CentreofGravityUK Hi there, thanks for the reply. Still based in Haenertsburg, Trike in Tzaneen...planning on moving her closer to home because she's just too far away to fly as regularly as I would like to! Hope that'll happen in the next month or so. Various reasons we canned to move to Scotland...still, one of our favourite places to visit! All the best!
Now i now it's called king swing, I'm going to sign myself up somewhere.
Enjoy it!
I am from Zimbabwe, do you know where I can purchase a second hand microlight from SA
Sorry, I’m not really sure. I guess Google might point you in the right direction. Happy flying!
Nice video and wonderful views. There are only a few similarities between paramotoring and flexwing flying, in my opinion, as I do both; there are more differences. Commonalities are more down to airmanship. Yes, Tucker is the global sensation when it comes to paramotoring but unfortunately he is having a slight negative effect on the UK fliers. They all want the next hot ship and fly down low. I've found more people quoting FAR 103 than the ANO, which they have no clue about. You are a trained pilot, sat exams, tested etc. Most paramotorist don't have to and don't want to conform, its all about the 'Freedom of the skies man'..... Keep the videos coming. Lets hope 2020 has better weather for us all. I want to get my PeaPee out on some long XC flights.
Let’s hope 2020 is a good year of decent weather indeed. Who knows.... perhaps we’ll bump into one another on a XC sometime.
Hopefully in your PeaBee.
@@CentreofGravityUK I just need to get the weather and have the grass strip dry a little. I need a few more flights to get my Hang glider Pilot rating back, then I can leave the airstrip. I can do this on my paramotor, just no the PeaBee... Yet.
Awesome video! Really great to hear you started out in South Africa! I am flying microlight for about a year now in SA. And i just love going up in the mornings or afternoons. And the scenery where i am is absolutely amazing. Like you will see on my channel. Def subbing!
Thanks!
Enjoyable video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I wish I could own one of these microlight aircraft
I wish I had the money to afford a microlight aircraft
Check out AFORS and it's also worth looking into the many new ultralights on the market - the Raptor is going to seriously change the way people get into Flexwings!
Good vid 👍
Cheers
Thanks 👍
Hey uncle!
Hey Doug! 👍🏻