Great production and a good example of how cool this sport is!

I just found your channel today. I really enjoy your videos. I'm starting my training next week. People like you are always an inspiration. Thank you.

@ParamotorNC

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Shane. Congrats on starting your journey. Blue skies!

Great video as always Ben. I appreciate the tips. Also, please consider making a video on tips on take offs and landings. And have someone record you doing it or set up a tripod. Much appreciated.

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

Great idea. I think you are right, people would like that.

@rupman27isback

10 ай бұрын

@@ParamotorNC Most definitely people would love that.. the more tips that are out there.. the better. Also, would be nice if you can slow down some of the take offs and landings and do almost like a play by play where you talk over the slowed down video and tell us what we should be doing at that exact moment.. Appreciate it man.

@FreshPanda97

9 ай бұрын

@@ParamotorNC please :) youl would help many beginners as me out :)

Heck yeah! I love the paramotor community! Honestly the good and the bad! Love it all! Really hope we cross paths someday! Safe landings fellow bird!

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, hope to link up some time. I'll be in Utah and Brad's fly-in next month...

Awesome video Ben. It's always fun to fly with fellow paramotor pilots.

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

Hey Ben, I've enjoyed all of your previous videos, but this one is truly exceptional. Thank you for sharing!

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

Appreciate you James!

Fun video, Ben! Great flying with you this week!

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

Thank you brother. Good flying with you. Thanks for the video.

Looks like you earned some truly great flights. Awesome video as always.

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I heard that Purdin's Flyin was especially good this year. Look forward to hearing about it.

starting my paramotor journey. Going down to Florida to Aviator the end of Feb. 2024. Can't wait to complete my training and get in touch with you guys. Thank you Ben, I agree with jamesrobinson, best video so far. I am in Durham N.C. My family is in Lancaster S.C.

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! You are going to love this. Have a great time in Feb!

Great video and showcase of all the different LZ’s you experienced. 👍 love your content!

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

Appreciate that!

You have the best videos !! Thanks for sharing.

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Brother! Love your videos!!

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

Great video Ben! 🙌🪂 One of my favorite things is to get third person video of my launches/landings. It helps me critique my form as I’m always trying to get a little bit better. With that being said, my second favorite thing is to record those type of videos for others and share them with them. It’s only my second favorite, because sometimes they couldn’t care less. But sometimes they appreciate it! 😆

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

Agreed. Most times people love to see the video whether the launch / landing is good or bad... you can always learn something. But every once in a while the camera makes someone nervous.

Nice !

awesome man :) love it so much! I got licensed last week (germany) and i fly a Advnace Alpha 7 24 (70kg bodyweight) and a Atom80. I really love it but I already feel way too slow :( I am not sure if I should get the "hybrid" trimmers for the alpha 7 (its 200 bucks) or if I shoulld get a dedicated Paramotor wing... I am a newby (I made my paraglding license last year as well, but I did never fly in termals and have not much experience).....what wings would you probably reccomend for me? (and also what wing after my next one would be a good option...BGD luna 2 is what i got reccomended already a few times...

This is good...even if you're not a beginner

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

Appreciate that. I was able to sample a variety of locations is just over 24 hrs!

Great footage, 360 camera amazes, at 11:29 you talked about rotor, 12:57 you are talking about trim, can you explain how to avoid, handle rotor, turbulence, trim from beginners (just 30 flights) viewpoint. are public LZs listed on any website? understand no need to list private, exclusive ones.

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

Hi, when the wind moves over an obstacle like a line of trees, a building, or mountain top, the air will become disturbed and turbulent. The stronger the wind, the more rotor and turbulence. Just approach obstacles with caution on the lee side of the wind flow. Or avoid obstacles in strong conditions.

I live near allot of water and will be flying over allot of swamps and the Altamaha river that has a strong current. Are there specific floats made for paramitors? In the summer my best emergency landing would be on a sand bar or a hay field . I will have some boat support initially.

@ParamotorNC

6 ай бұрын

Yes, there are floats made specifically for paramotors. Search for powerfloat. It is best to fly with a landable option within glide distance.

Can you share a link for the forum(s) you use for meeting local PPG flyers? I'm looking forward to flying out of Lower Creek in Lenoir. That's a beautiful area.

@JPTulo

10 ай бұрын

Have you tried the Paramotor Facebook or Reddit groups?

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

Excellent comment. I will share here and I will also make a note in the video description. There are 2 groups on Facebook that have become the de facto Paramotor online forums. The group names are 'Paramotor' and 'Paramotor for Beginners'. If you are not on Facebook, you can look on Reddit for similar forums / discussions.

Great video- sweet job on the edit & music. Come fly w/ me in Boone!!! #realmountains

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. Yes, I need to get up there to fly with you from Boone!

Dang Avery didnt let me know you guys were flying. His LZ is only 5 miles from my house.

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

You have an awesome area to fly. We'll meet up next time!

@AveryFlies

10 ай бұрын

I forget you can just fly over, sorry! I'll let you know next time.

can you tell me about your helmet? I am trying desperately to find a helmet with Bluetooth, so I can entertain myself on long flights as well as hear gaggle info.

@ParamotorNC

3 ай бұрын

I just bought a bicycle helmet and tacked on 3M bluetooth enabled ear cups. You could probably buy something better from one of the schools like aviator. But I have linked my components here; www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FCWCQ1M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08WJLZVHB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

aw you lucky bastaaaard! now he is flying with avery. my god everythime i am asking around in the chinese "community" 10 people say they come. i start packing. drive 5 hours. when i arrive nobody is there and when i ask why i drive alone here they say drink tea at home but forgot to tell me. frustrating as heck. i wish i can fly with you guys at such a nice spot.

@ParamotorNC

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I do feel fortunate that we have some many PPG pilots nearby. In fact if feels like the community is growing every month.

@cloudpandarism2627

10 ай бұрын

@@ParamotorNC yeah just rub more salt in the wound. i hate you. 🤣😘

Let’s Go Brandon Hills!😂