Flying Across Australia: World Record!
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Our flying adventure has started and we’ve made some progress, including some hiccups along the way.
We made our way to Steep Point before coming back to the Overlander and making our way down south, seeing some beautiful Australian scenery as we go!
Flying Australia (World Record Attempt) Ep.1
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Good luck boys. This country is bloody huge and vast which you are experiencing first hand. Regardless of weather you make it or not, it doesn’t matter. You’re having a crack so good on you fellas. Fly safe
Thanks Brett!! It’s certainly vast, fingers crossed the weather starts being more consistent 🤞
Tuning in from North Carolina and loving the trip. Hiccups are an absolute guaranteed part of an adventure. There will be rewards along the way though;)
Ahh epic! I love how widely received this trip is! Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the next one 👌
Hi lads well done so far, How about a map and felt pen , just to show us where you are, and heading to each day. Cheers, press on chaps.
Good thinking….unfortunately I don’t think I can fit a single thing extra into my kit! I’m stacked out!
Looking like a great adventure, bad news about Scott’s motor.
Great film, I look forward to the next episode, take care, cheers, Chris. 👍👍👍
Thanks Chris! Really appreciate the comments 🤙
Gutted for Scott.. Keep smashing it, enjoying following your dots!
I’ll see if I can make some picture out of those dots for you….no promises though, it’s bloody freezing up there 😅
Nice going Rich, the best is yet to come!
If the weather allows us 😅 thanks Steve 🤙
Really enjoying following your adventure. 🪂🤙☘️
Thanks dude! Makes me excited to keep editing! Hope you enjoy the next one 🤙
awesome stuff boy's 👍
Thanks Adrian!
Nice one boys, hopefully the weather is better soon. Gutted for Scott, then there were 2. Keep the great CZcams content Rich. You boys will smash it 🤘🤘
Thanks dude! So glad you’re enjoying the content 😊😊
Great update, keep it up 👍
D’Arcy lad!! Thanks mate 😁
Enjoying the videos, looking forward to next installment. Awesome adventure!
Thank you dude, so glad you’re enjoying them!
Ace update and gutted about the weather hampering your efforts and Scott having to pull out!
You and Twitty are a brilliant double act though and the scenery you are flying through is incredible!
Keep up the great work both flying and documenting the trip 🤙
Thank you dude!! Yer it’s gutting and we’re in another windy spell now but spirits are still high!
@@rich_dolan glad to hear the spirits are still high!
If they ever get down just remember what an incredible thing you are doing, and just remember how many people are cheering you on from around the world! ❤️
Awesome lads, lifetime memories for sure, keep it up 👍
Lifetime memories indeed! Definitely the whole point of this adventure, it’s a good reminder so thank you!
Godspeed!
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I love this whole mission to cross the great and beautiful Australia. I was wondering if you follow Captain Manicorn? Also another epic journey. Rock on guys stay safe, stay elevated 🌄🙏🍻
I can’t say I’ve heard of him but I’ll check him out! Glad you’re enjoying the journey 😊
Great video dude!keep it up!😊
Thank you! Really appreciate it 😁😊
Epic stuff rich!
Thanks dude 🤙
Luvly Jubbly 👌 ... really sad to hear you've lost one of your wing-men (Scot) so soon into the trip ... but I guess these things are bound to happen with such a BIG adventure ... fingers crossed for the miles ahead🤞
Oh ... and buy Twitty some sea-sickness pills 🙃
Thanks Brian, Twitty may just have to brave it. Not sure we can find those out here 😅
@@rich_dolan ... some of the stronger antihistamines are said to work ? ... also Ginger and Peppermint?
Not sure if you'll manage to source those in the wilderness of outback though 🤔
@@BrianTurboT the stronger stuff may also put him to sleep 😂 he’ll be alright! I’ll feed him some crisp every now and then
Amazing efforts Rich, don't feel too disheartened, what you're doing is incredible and as soon as its over you'll be wishing to go back! Safe flying & looking forward to the next video! (ps. Props to you doing this AND youtubing it at the same time!)
Thanks Ellie! I must admit it’s quite a bit of work 😅 I wouldn’t mind relaxing after a days flying haha
@@rich_dolan just keep filming regardless of if you're able to edit, there's always after the trip if you get left behind abit! 😁
Shame about the weather so far! Those lanndings look scary as fork, fair play to you
Some of them are a bit bumpy but most are fine 😁 I’ve purposely avoided putting my heavy breathing into some of the videos for the really bumpy ones though 😂
Devastated for Scott, but so excited for you boys to continue and finish this monster of a trip!
Hoping we will finish eventually 🤞
Can Scott just get a new paramotor shipped to him? Or whatever bit is broken? I kinda expected all motors to have issues over the distance you have planned. On suggest you order a stator for your 202, before you need it.
@@nelggyboy we checked for common problems and this one didn’t come up, do you know many people who’s stators have gone?
@@rich_dolan yes, not specifically on the 202, but on the 250. Stutters for a bit, then won't run properly. Hopefully you won't have issues, but Stews has had a few go, over the course of a couple of hundred hours. If I recall someone else also had one fail..
Simon also had a stator slowly die on his 200
Aaawsome
Thanks dude 🤙
Smashing it lads!! I hope the weather improves for you guys, keep your chin up
Thanks bro!! 🤞🤞
nice wing! Got the same color Speedster 3. What size is the wing?
I love the speedster3 and sirocco3. This Speedster 3 is a 24m2 because of the all up weight. I usually fly the 20m Sirocco 3 (lightweight speedster). I think my next wing will be the Viper XC though, it’s crazy efficient and doesn’t oscillate in flight
I'm checking for the next one, but figure maybe you are currently flying or waiting for weather
We’ve had a couple of good days but are currently waiting for winds to drop again, waiting for a few more flights before I post the next episode, glad your enjoying them! 🤙
Do you have a chat channel (Facebook, WhatsApp, etc). I'm a New Zealand paramotor pilot.
How do you like the off grid? Had you used it much before? Also how many motor hours did you have before starting this?
First time using the off grid and I really like it but there’s a couple of things that I prefer other throttles over. The ergonomics for the lever, stop button and general hand position could be improved slightly. The elasticated strap means the throttle isn’t held in position while you’re doing things either which makes it a bit worse. The cruise is amazing and I wouldn’t want to do this with any other throttle because of it! The engine had about 7 hours on it
@@rich_dolan thanks. Will try one out before buying. And sorry I meant how many paramotor hours did you have before this trip?
Hey mate, just wondering how you record audio while flying? Are you able to use the insta360 camera?
Hello dude, I record using the GoPro with mic adaptor and overlay the 360clips. You can get an adaptor for the 360 to record via lav mic but it’s a pain running the cable along the pole
goodnight. I'm Brazilian and I'm planning to move to Sydney.
I'm a paramotor pilot
I’d love to fly in Brazil! There’s a nice paramotor community in Australia but they’re spread out a bit. Try and find a local school when you get there 😁
@@rich_dolan here in Brazil there are wonderful places to fly.
@@rich_dolan I'll try to find the flight crew when I'm there
@@TheBombeiro let me know where you’re heading and I’ll see if I know anyone there
@@rich_dolan i'm going to sydney
Where do you live?
I live in the UK dude