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Registrace 16. 01. 2012
Former Drone Racer, now posting about adventures in parasports
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POLINI Thor 303 and 202 HONEST REVIEW
zhlédnutí 23KPřed 2 lety
I paid for all of this gear, it’s my own personal thoughts and opinions after flying these motors this last year. Constantly testing, tuning to learn the motors. I was completely honest and transparent in my findings. If you have questions leave a comment and I will try to reply as quick as possible. Liberty Titanium Frame shop.aviatorppg.com/products/the-liberty-paramotor Ozone Freeride (my go...
Flying the JS7 COMPOUND (and other crap)
zhlédnutí 1KPřed 3 lety
This was a pretty fun flight! I changed some settings on my headset for recording, not as good. I will keep playing with it to try and get audio better
ALL NEW GEAR, NEW FRAME, MOTOR, WING, HELMET (just look at it)
zhlédnutí 3,3KPřed 3 lety
WOULD YOU JUST LOOK AT IT! something different this time. hopefully it wasnt too boring and it was enjoyable. not really my style of video but I do like talking about gear... ozone Viper 5 reflex wing polini thor 303 with 2.8 gear reduction for a 140 eprop team wendy helmet with micro avionics pm-100 headset liberty paramotor frame (titanium slalom racing frame)
The POLINI 303, POWERLOOP of nah?
zhlédnutí 1,7KPřed 3 lety
pretty fun flight this morning! The Rotor Riot crew showed up to film with some 5k cinema drones. vids of that soon. Also will do a Viper 5 and 303 first impressions video very soon!
MY MOST MEMORABLE FLYING EXPERIENCE YET!
zhlédnutí 465Před 3 lety
I go through phases depending on work load, of getting burned out from time to time. I have not had the desire to fly much recently, all the way up to AeroShell preforming right before us... and I all of a sudden got super excited and had one of the most memorable flights yet. The air was somewhat trashy, and difficult to do much of anything crazy on the trike, but damn what a fun time! Slalom ...
500cc AEROBATIC TRIKE AT SUNNFUN
zhlédnutí 419Před 3 lety
This was a ton of fun. It was challenging working the trims non stop to try and maintain the stack, and having trims constantly sliding out during aerobatics from all the G's but damn fun! I didnt have any 3rd person perspective unfortunetly and the gopro was given to me to use... I should have checked the settings, its WAY too narrow FOV.
SOLD, my home on wheels
zhlédnutí 952Před 3 lety
The van is finished and just not being used the way I intended it to. I need a daily driver and a real house now that I have kiddos. This van is ready for ADVENTURE! full time living with all the creature comforts. Message me on instagram for more details and questions: awkbots?hl=en
REAL FPV VS DRONE FPV (which is better?)
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 3 lety
Drone vs real life? it doesnt matter... its ALL fun! #flyallthethingss they compliment each other. This was alot of fun with KELE_FPV! This was filmed with an FPV racing drone with a gopro. Last clip is Derek getting some footy water drags
On Bar (flight video)
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed 3 lety
as of right now advanced videos have been refilmed for the Aviator CZcams channel. There will be some new ones released soon there. Life is a garden... dig it.
ParaMotor Energy Management (Basic Understanding)
zhlédnutí 12KPřed 3 lety
ParaMotor Energy Management (Basic Understanding)
POLINI THOR 202 Fly Products Ryder (First Impressions)
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POLINI THOR 202 Fly Products Ryder (First Impressions)
Paramotor Oscillation Control (how to) pt1.
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Paramotor Oscillation Control (how to) pt1.
What 6 FIRST FLIGHTS Looks Like! (UNLOCKING A SUPER POWER)
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 3 lety
What 6 FIRST FLIGHTS Looks Like! (UNLOCKING A SUPER POWER)
OZONE MOJO PWR 2 (first flights on the 30,28,26, and 24 meter wings)
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OZONE MOJO PWR 2 (first flights on the 30,28,26, and 24 meter wings)
Droneventure (an off road adventure trip with drones) HIGHLIGHTS
zhlédnutí 548Před 5 lety
Droneventure (an off road adventure trip with drones) HIGHLIGHTS
LOST AF (how to maiden and loose a quad)
zhlédnutí 498Před 6 lety
LOST AF (how to maiden and loose a quad)
Awesome video!!! Thanks for your efforts friend
comprehensive review and useful tips. Thanks!
Are you still an instructor at Aviator? I was thinking about going there for training and I have a couple of questions?
So good! Amazing wing control
Great information. Thanks!
hmm, you're having a demo on a wing. and u haven't read the wing manual. then while filming ask what the red and white trim line is for? it says a lot about a pilot. That is my honest opinion. what riser lines are u using? sheathed? or unsheathed.? Live and learn. your other freeride wing. older. a new wing like the Freeride 2 is updated. newer. when flying .fly with a warp 2. and feel the speed difference. As I mentioned your are older....read the wing manual before u have a demo..test pilots fly by their knowledge ... your no test pilot
😂 you just made my day, thank you!
Flying on 10:15. Wow man are u crazy? U can kill yourself like that or break your spine and both legs😮
Thanks. Good stuff.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:01 🧑🏫 The video provides a basic understanding of energy management in Paramotoring. It discusses the concepts related to airspeed momentum and its management. 00:43 🚁 The video is meant for educational purposes for people who have already received training or are about to receive training in Paramotoring. 02:22 🪂 All wings have a certain energy level at which they prefer to fly, which can be referred to as airspeed or momentum, also known as trim speed. 03:20 ✈️ Two acting forces influence a wing's flight: Newton's law and Bernoulli's principle. The angle of attack is affected by applying the brakes, which temporarily increase lift but also reduce speed and energy. 05:26 🎚️ Speed bar and trims can help increase the wing's flight speed, decreasing its angle of attack and allowing it to cover more distance. 07:48 🛬 During landing, it’s advisable to come with hands up and slowly roll off the throttle, which allows the wing to surge forward and level off. 08:45 🛑 The safe zone to pull the brakes during flight is typically your shoulder level up. Going below the levels may lead to risk of stalling the wing. 10:10 🌌 During launch, increasing power and releasing brakes to gather airspeed before lifting off is advised. Immediately after lifting off it is important to release the brakes to maintain momentum. 12:05 🛸 At landing, energy management involves bleeding off all energy from the wing while dragging a foot as a feeler and setting down gently on the ground. 14:06 🌬️ The wing’s glide ratio determines how far it can glide for every mile of altitude. 16:26 💥 Advanced wing maneuvers like spirals and steep dives can build more energy in the wing than desired. Exiting these maneuvers too quickly can cause dangerous conditions. Professional training is advised. 18:25 🆘 Spirals can result in an auto rotation. Exiting spirals rashly can lead to the flier being 'gift wrapped' in the wing, unable to use the reserve. 19:37 🔄 If entering a steep maneuver, it's safest to exit this slowly to gradually dissipate the energy build-up. Dumping the brakes abruptly can cause unpredictable behavior, such as mid-air ballooning. 20:04 ↕️ It's crucial to set a personal goal of maintaining straight and level flight during exit from maneuvers. Balanced and controlled entry and exit from maneuvers show mastery of energy management. 20:47 🔄 Recovering from a too-steep maneuver safely often involves completing additional rotations. It's safer to slowly decrease altitude and attempt the maneuver again than to force a quick and potentially dangerous exit. 21:01 🎯 When learning new maneuvers such as coordinated turns, the goal is to complete the turn and re-establish straight and level flight in a controlled manner. 21:30 🔄 During turns, most of the rotation is achieved by first initiating a weight shift, which forms 50% of the turn, and then slowly applying brakes to maintain or intensify it. However, excessive brake usage equals loss of energy from the wing. 22:13 🔃 Weight shift turns are important to master as they disrupt the wing's airfoil less than using brakes. They should be used as much as possible to maintain energy within the wing in turns. 23:10 🎢 Pulling the brakes changes the angle of attack on one side of the wing, leading to a turn. However, heavy application of brakes can lead to a condition where half the wing stalls, causing it to spin. 23:38 ☯️ Brakes should be used in turbulent conditions where active piloting is needed to prevent collapses. They aid in making turns and adjusting speed to better match with other pilots. 24:06 🚀 A larger motor doesn't necessarily translate to faster airspeed. Rather, managing the airspeed is accomplished through manipulating the wing's energy via brake and weight shift controls. Made with HARPA AI
I’m new to paramount as I I wana get into it but don’t know what to get I was thinking the 303 that way I could do tandem later if I chose I’m 240 lbs Is the 303 2 stroke or 4
That looks like an awesome adventure! No paramotor flight? ;-) Cheers
Wow! You are making into places few people have been. Looks fun.
an amazing trip!
I’ve been trying to decide between the 17 and 19. How much do you weigh with everything?
At the time I did this, I was 240 pounds plus 100 pound motor. So 340-350 ish so 155 kg ish
What was the reliability like in the end ?
I'm a little over 300 lbs and this video is doing so much to let me know there's probably a paramotor out there for me. Liked & subscribed. :)
Same boat as you, a little over 300 lbs and have been watching Tucker Gott for years now always thinking to myself "i'm too fat to fly".
how much thrust are you getting on your 303 with 140 cm prop ?
9 months ago... i was about ask the same. seems we will never get an answer
What a treat, Merry Xmas to you & ur family, that includes Aviator PPG, Nice new shed. I know it's not ours. owners manual in da Air! lmao I felt those high altitude wingovers above the clouds!, That cool Air is so crisp..........my Fav.Air for sure........... Happy Healthy, Safe wit Peace on Earth........ a"man. nyc
Your last comment in the video says it doesn’t like turbulence like the original? Did I hear that right? Also any info on hands off flight? I’m hoping I didn’t screw up by getting rid of the old one.
I hit my own wake on purpose to see how it behaved. I tried to mute my comments. Don’t over think it, the brakes were way too long and sloppy which can change the way a wing feels. I only flew it for an hour. I don’t fly enough these days to keep up with these new gen wings but you fly all the time. It just is more reactive to turbulence, but doesn’t seem to be less stable. I also left out the part of it locking me into a spiral because I feel like results were circumstantial and inconclusive. I could go on and on, I guarantee you will love how it flies, and you will fly it enough to understand it and trust it. I just didn’t get there in one hour lol. It has alot of awesome improvements over original I love, but has a couple extra characteristics that I didn’t play with.
@@Awkbots quote. I also left out the part of it locking me into a spiral because I feel like results were circumstantial and inconclusive. please confirm did the wing get locked into a spiral? did you manage to video it?
Sooo….should I get the new one? I sold the old one yesterday and I’m kinda regretting it. I’m 140kg all up. I love my 19 but everyone said I have to try the new one. Any advice?
You will love it! There is nothing wrong with it. I just can’t justify cost with where I am currently, too many other priorities and hobbies these days. If I sold my wing, and got a discount I might jump on it, but I’m not flying as much as I used to, so I prefer a little more relaxed wing I know and trust. If your keep flying all the time like you do, you will love it.
I think the only real question here is what color! since I got my 14 I haven't flown anything else unless I'm on the trike. flying in rough air and mountain rotor. I feel confident in it flying every day. I didn't think that's what it would be. I thought it would only be for butter days.
@@MotoFlyGuy we’ll help me pick a color!
What does Willem Dafoe have to do with it? Haha, I love the guy, but...like, Green Goblin Dofoe or Boondock Saints Dafoe? I prefer the latter.
12:12
That’s the kids name. He works at Aviator now, just learned to fly in my last class there
@@Awkbots Well that's amazing. Cool parents.
@awkBOTS So his full name is actually Willem Dafoe?
@@Awkbots so he never left. lol. I showed up i think the day after class ended. he hung around and flew several days after. we did a little flight around town. good kid.
Thank you man …..
I'd be very interested in an updated review of the 202/250/303!
No much difference between 130-140 cm e-prop. Maybe 2kg in static turst on the ground. But the noise of 140cm eprop hmmm for me, this disqualifies 140 cm propeller. I prefer the 3 blade 130 cm adjustable propeller. Same trust less noise.
I flew all those props and more and that was not my experience at all.
@@Awkbots I am not saying that it is not. But my experience with a 140cm propeller is completely different. It's terribly loud and I don't feel that it is stronger than 3 blades.
@@krzysztofbartnik the 140 helix prop is better than the eprop in my opinion
I have the 303 on a Flash Cruiser and it is pretty awesome.
Nice Liberty frame
It's time you made another foot dragging video, Im bored of my video's haha!
I'm seeing a lot of bad press on the 303, what do you think about that?
That there were a couple of issues that were resolved extremely fast by Polini. And that it’s the best motors on the market. They are not for everyone for sure and for a beginner freakish out of training I’m going to recommend a moster to 98% of them.
The feedback is THANK YOU! I'm having ocilation issues after training, didn't have any during training. This totally makes sense on the ground it is counterintuitive in the air... I can't wait to get back up and try this. Thanks again!
I know NOTHING about para gliding and wanna get into it. I hydrofoil a lot and love anything with wings. Half that wing was deformed and you were still gliding. Impressive!
These videos are great, your really highlighting what’s around lake whales and of course adding new places to my bucket list haha
Man that looks amazing, I’m excited to come back down to Lake Whales and adventure farther away from the airport!! We went to the water tower for our cross country and that was awesome.
why could you not kill the motor when the problem was that your cable got stuck on the carb. or did the kill switch did not work either? seems like two problems
Three problems, kill switch was broke (I knew about it but wanted to fly again). Second problem, throttle cable got pulled out and would not return to idle. Third and most important, I did not preflight the throttle to make sure it returned before starting the motor
@@Awkbots Please be more safety conscious! We don’t want to lose any more aviation people! Especially a person like you that gives a straight up review of an engine.
Thanks for making the video! Awesome info
@awkBOTS How much do you weight in this video and what's your approximate AUW? Thanks in advance.
This is a phenomenal review. Thank you for this! My 202 arrives this week, and we'll go on my fly products frame. If I love it, it may pivot to that Liberty frame. Really good info. Thank you!
Thank you everyone !good video
What a trip!
Awesome AJ! Glad you and your family are living life to the fullest! This video had a unique vibe to it, The long telephoto shots with rack focus/tilt shift (whatever was going on there) offered a unique, surreal feel.
I enjoyed this, esp since you haven't been producing, so thank you all!!!! awesome u guys
VERY GOOD VIDEO IT TEACH SO MUCH soon I be ready to buy my paramotor, I will look for you I LIKE THE WAY YOU TEACH.
this s the 2nd video I see from you and I say thanks God for you and thank you for what you civing to us they are the best video ever.
Great video! If you decide to remake an oscillation video, spin your chair around and face the same direction as the video viewer so the audience doesn't have to mentally reverse the image in their head. Hope that makes sense.
Wow wow
One the best videos I’ve seen !! You are very talented… one Day I will foot drag like you 👍
Very simple explanatoon and demonstration. Thank you very much!.