Flying Paramotor from Frying Pan Tower across 32.5 Miles of Ocean! Making History!

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  • čas přidán 12. 04. 2023
  • This was one of the most wild things I have ever done on a paramotor! I launched from Frying Pan Tower, a 73' by 73' platform 90' above international waters, flew 32.5 miles over nothing but ocean until I was finally over land, crossing the air defense identification zone (ADIZ - The flight was done in coordination with the FAA, Coast Guard, and a safety chase boat), then continued to my final destination on Oak Island. Thank you Richard! Please check out Frying Pan Tower's website below - you can go too!
    fptower.org/
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  • @MarkHuneycutt
    @MarkHuneycutt  Před rokem +75

    Let me know what your favorite part was! This is one of my most epic videos if not the best! Not so much the editing, but the adventure. Please subscribe as I'm always pushing the limits, safely :) I highly recommend sticking around until the end!

    • @alexjackson1809
      @alexjackson1809 Před rokem +2

      Favorite part was fs those Aerial shots of the tower

    • @ronsmith1364
      @ronsmith1364 Před rokem

      Cross the state in a day was also very cool. tfs

    • @lemonator8813
      @lemonator8813 Před rokem +1

      That looked safe lol

    • @bryanrocker5033
      @bryanrocker5033 Před rokem

      Well done on making history. One thing you might want to think about is a couple of loops of rope that you can hook your feet into. it might help you keep from hurting as much. Next time do it with a batter powered engine!

    • @ddhsd
      @ddhsd Před rokem

      From. 16:20 to the end just epic views. 💯 On this video adventure

  • @TheKetamineSquid
    @TheKetamineSquid Před rokem +181

    as a pilot, a mariner and an adventurer myself, i have to commend your bravery, skill and commitment to this. well done

    • @MarkHuneycutt
      @MarkHuneycutt  Před rokem +8

      Thank you!

    • @GaijinGamerGirl
      @GaijinGamerGirl Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@MarkHuneycutt Sharkbait HOOHAAHAA

    • @TheKetamineSquid
      @TheKetamineSquid Před 10 měsíci

      @@JoeFarrier-ft3hy and what makes you say that? i have an Australian Private Pilot's licence valid until the end of this year. unless you have one as well, i encourage you to be quiet.

    • @TheKetamineSquid
      @TheKetamineSquid Před 10 měsíci

      @@JoeFarrier-ft3hy really? since when was WWII in the early 80's? considering that the f16 was only introduced in 1978 or thereabouts...it really does prove that you know nothing about flying.

    • @GaijinGamerGirl
      @GaijinGamerGirl Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@JoeFarrier-ft3hy Not with that grammar you didn't. You're*

  • @kelso840
    @kelso840 Před rokem +136

    Casually one of the coolest dudes in America.

  • @williamt-wp9ct
    @williamt-wp9ct Před rokem +58

    That's how you do it right. When you are planning an adventure that is potentially risky you take precautions. I like how you took your time, arranged to have a chase boat, communicated with the Coast Guard and even brought a larger wing in the case of light air. If someone (won't mention any names) straps some floats on their paramotor, puts a Spot Locator in their pocket and without any other planning flies ten miles offshore and drowns it reflects poorly on our sport. Fly safe.

  • @DAS-Videos
    @DAS-Videos Před rokem +4

    That was spectacular! You might not have been scared but I was, just watching.

  • @rogerclarke3291
    @rogerclarke3291 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Hi from the UK. I no longer fly my paramotor since getting my PPL but, your video makes me want to. Absolutely brilliant video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @fbrummitt
    @fbrummitt Před 4 měsíci +3

    I’m so excited for you! I had fun watching this, that was epic, you made all of us insanely jealous!
    You’re a rock star!!!

  • @GlennTupper
    @GlennTupper Před rokem +5

    Wowwwww dude. EPIC

  • @thundercat_945
    @thundercat_945 Před rokem +2

    Dude, this is like a SPECOPS mission! It's great!

  • @undisputedcarl
    @undisputedcarl Před rokem +6

    richard seems like a awesome guy ive watched a few videos on the tower now and want to go so bad

  • @SharkyintheSky
    @SharkyintheSky Před rokem +2

    Adventure time right there. That’s Bad Assed!

  • @joshuazeigler806
    @joshuazeigler806 Před rokem +4

    Hey this is Josh from the beach, Awesome video! Glad I was there to watch.

  • @MikeCotter1
    @MikeCotter1 Před rokem +2

    Wow, Simply Wow! Congrats!!

  • @kevincollins8014
    @kevincollins8014 Před rokem +43

    This was really awesome . I'm glad to see you did it properly and safely. Not just launching and sending it hoping the 2 stroke don't let you down. You did an amazing job documenting the whole story too. Thanks for bringing us along Mark!

  • @blindman710
    @blindman710 Před rokem +9

    This is underrated! 74k views? This kind of content deserves more than that. Fly high brother

  • @aviator
    @aviator Před rokem +6

    This is nuts!! I love it!

  • @AlaynaDickersonPilot
    @AlaynaDickersonPilot Před rokem +3

    I love you ♥️ so proud of you

  • @ripmanridin7092
    @ripmanridin7092 Před rokem +2

    Epic.........the young guns doing it right!

  • @roberteshelman5917
    @roberteshelman5917 Před rokem +16

    Wow! you ran out of deck space so fast! That was wild! What an incredible life memory this will be for you! Congratulations on this achievement, Mark!

    • @MarkHuneycutt
      @MarkHuneycutt  Před rokem +3

      Wasn't too happy with dying winds so I was very happy to have two wing sizes. Thanks!

  • @fraser5032
    @fraser5032 Před rokem +1

    My favorite paramotor/helicopter pilot on CZcams ❤

  • @therealandrewlund
    @therealandrewlund Před rokem +6

    Mad respect, that was insane! My toes were clenched the whole time

  • @Kolbra2004
    @Kolbra2004 Před rokem +10

    Mark, I just saw this video. What an amazing flight with a lot of risk involved. You pulled it off. Congratulations man!

  • @jonrashleigh3533
    @jonrashleigh3533 Před rokem +7

    The most enjoyable and inspiring paramotor video I’ve seen. The context about the tower experience made it extremely interesting and added to the anticipation of your launch and flight back. Thank you for sharing this experience!! Amazing adventure!!!

  • @RossMellow
    @RossMellow Před 10 měsíci +4

    It must be a very humbling experience to be alone in the air with nothing but blue beneath you, very cool video and brings awareness to something most people might miss out on

  • @adam-newbloom
    @adam-newbloom Před rokem +7

    You are my Hero man! What a cool adventure as well as the educational component as to what that tower represents. Thanks for taking us along!

  • @crackhousesehh6604
    @crackhousesehh6604 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is what freedom and no limits looks like

  • @REDD133
    @REDD133 Před rokem

    Tucker Gott, the ball is in your court. Mark Huneycutt you are LEGEND 🙌🏻

  • @MikeInMexico
    @MikeInMexico Před rokem +1

    The pride of NC. Huneycutt always brings the best content. Keep up the great work. Loved the epic shots. All my best from Mexico City and my own growing CZcams channel.

  • @coryschallert8915
    @coryschallert8915 Před rokem +1

    Never donated on a video before. We need more people like you. Great video! Very informative and exciting to watch! Thank you!

  • @mazinsafar
    @mazinsafar Před rokem +15

    This is an amazing video. I enjoyed this adventure and was fully immersed in every detail. I bet that the joy, fear, and loneliness of flying solo 6,000 ft above the endless ocean cannot be described in words.
    Thank you, Mark. I enjoyed every minute of this video and kind of wished it was twice as long.

  • @pittsjohn57
    @pittsjohn57 Před rokem +1

    Another “Most Excellent” adventure. Good job.

  • @TheCrookedCoop
    @TheCrookedCoop Před 10 měsíci +1

    thats a lot more trust in your equipment than i could ever have. props to you my man... balls of steel.

  • @cfshi62
    @cfshi62 Před rokem +1

    The Rush had to be Awesome .. Great video!!!

    • @MarkHuneycutt
      @MarkHuneycutt  Před rokem +1

      Can you tell by my scream when I turn around after launch! Thanks

  • @LindsayDaly
    @LindsayDaly Před 9 měsíci +2

    Crazy to me that you don't have like a million subscribers. Such a cool trip, and I've seen plenty of vloggers go to the Frying Pan before but this was so cool and really showed everything, not to mention the daunting 30+ mile ride back over the ocean!

  • @robertcope3858
    @robertcope3858 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic Video Mark!
    Epic, way to send it!!

  • @cookdough77
    @cookdough77 Před rokem

    I’m afraid of heights and I usually have to shut off this dude’s videos. The water makes it easier to watch.

  • @GeniusPC
    @GeniusPC Před 10 měsíci

    13:48 really gives you a serious scale of the ocean

  • @MilesDeep
    @MilesDeep Před rokem +2

    Frying Pan Tower is awesome! Thanks for sharing, I learned a bunch. Also, great flying!

  • @nico_albrecht
    @nico_albrecht Před rokem +1

    Awesome Adventure dude and a really cool opportunity. 🥳👍

  • @Kdub09swm
    @Kdub09swm Před rokem +6

    Wow, that was an incredible flight! I didn't know paragliders could handle going that high of an altitude.

    • @MarkHuneycutt
      @MarkHuneycutt  Před rokem +1

      I took it a tiny bit higher than that one time:
      czcams.com/video/eUiscyWw2D8/video.html&t

  • @nategill
    @nategill Před rokem +3

    I've been waiting for someone to attempt this crossing. Excellent job!!

  • @gringosteve3021
    @gringosteve3021 Před rokem +2

    Love the adventure Mark. Great work!

  • @LeeGreenldgphotos
    @LeeGreenldgphotos Před 11 měsíci +1

    What a video, thanks so much for sharing

  • @paraglidingprospector
    @paraglidingprospector Před rokem +1

    I used to keep the live stream open from atop the Frying Pan almost every day while I worked. What a cool place and way to send it from there too! What a great idea! Man it sure gets rowdy out there when the storms roll through!

  • @michaelcorderoppg
    @michaelcorderoppg Před rokem +3

    Super cool flight! Glad you made it back to land safely!👏

  • @edwardconover4728
    @edwardconover4728 Před 5 měsíci +1

    So glad I found your channel. Such a very cool full value adventure.

  • @JTWardle
    @JTWardle Před rokem +2

    Fantastic Frying Pan Flying!!! Way to go!!! Dialed in focused launch and love that spontaneous paramotor pilot woo-hoo!!! Love Laugh Live!!!

    • @MarkHuneycutt
      @MarkHuneycutt  Před rokem +1

      Oh I was love laugh living like you always say!

  • @Kyle_Spivis
    @Kyle_Spivis Před rokem +2

    What an incredible opportunity and experience thanks so much for sharing it and bringing this station to my attention! I hope you can work more with them in the future and keep making cool. Videos!

  • @Morgan27J
    @Morgan27J Před rokem +2

    What a flight! So trippy! Congrats!

  • @adamthorpe1
    @adamthorpe1 Před rokem +1

    Extremely good! Really…well done and congratulations…that takes some doing! 💪👍

  • @chadb2827
    @chadb2827 Před rokem +2

    That was an EPIC flight!! Congratulations on being able to make it.

  • @kevinmaden
    @kevinmaden Před rokem +1

    Looks magical, so jealous. Keep it up!

  • @robertgoodale7204
    @robertgoodale7204 Před rokem +3

    I haven't seen a paramotor video this fun for a long time, high-five bro. I would totally love to fly my motor off that!

  • @gaetanproductions
    @gaetanproductions Před rokem +1

    Bravo ! Just amazing !

  • @RayMarsRover
    @RayMarsRover Před měsícem

    awesome flight. You're fearless to even attempt to make the 35 miles over the Atlantic Ocean from Frying Pan Tower to Oak Island.

  • @kelwinf
    @kelwinf Před rokem +4

    Awesome flight Mark! Thanks for bringing us along. Fly safe! 🪂

  • @raydavison8498
    @raydavison8498 Před rokem +1

    👊 Gratzz on making history 👍 from the coolest 😎 place 🇺🇸 The Flying Pan Tower 🇺🇸 , the view was amazing 🤘

  • @99cachorro
    @99cachorro Před rokem +1

    Have never heard of Frying Pan Tower, and it's been there so long. Will be checking it out more. My favorite part was the hang out on the tower

  • @williamlavelle8242
    @williamlavelle8242 Před rokem

    Mark,
    Great job! You the man.....

  • @theonlysjc
    @theonlysjc Před rokem +1

    Absolutely fantastic video and awesome exposure for Frying Pan! This was really cool.

  • @coreyrobinson9010
    @coreyrobinson9010 Před rokem +1

    What a fun journey this was to join you on. Loved the video!

  • @kandaman304
    @kandaman304 Před rokem +1

    WOW...That was EPIC!!!
    This is why I love Paramotors and am fascinated by flight!

  • @Spoiledstoic
    @Spoiledstoic Před dnem

    That’s so cool, Mark 🥰

  • @fwkb2
    @fwkb2 Před rokem +4

    Pretty dang epic! Congrats on making your dream a reality. Love those high altitude all-blue visuals :)

  • @moleisrich1
    @moleisrich1 Před rokem +2

    I was looking into buying the other lighthouse…. For a minute. It was a nightmare compared to this one. Great job to all.

  • @lancelowery4027
    @lancelowery4027 Před rokem +1

    Love your positive vibes. keep it up the world needs more love.

  • @JosChaMab
    @JosChaMab Před 11 měsíci +3

    It's insane to watch such an exceptional feat being handled with such calmness. It really makes it seem so casual and commonplace. Amazing to watch!

  • @Igor-my6ml
    @Igor-my6ml Před 6 měsíci +1

    Good job, very brave, congratulations.

  • @Larry-325
    @Larry-325 Před rokem +2

    Awesome Mark! That cloud looked like an iceberg!😃 Beautiful view and worthwhile cause👍👍👍

  • @daveoller266
    @daveoller266 Před rokem

    Your crazy Mark, luv it...

  • @Trike.
    @Trike. Před rokem +1

    I liked the tour of the tower , and then to see real sharks under the platform just a few feet below the water added to the tension of what you was about to do. Then to kite and motor off the platform , no going back totally committed . Then to reach 6500ft , really above sea level , your amazing . But then again your flights are amazing as well and why i enjoy your channel . Also you were not reckless about how you did it , floatation . chase boat, coast guard alerted , weather updated , strobe,reserve . Your channel is full of adventures and inspires me to do the same .

    • @MarkHuneycutt
      @MarkHuneycutt  Před rokem

      Thanks! Richard is the safety man. I also left out that I kept my chest strap and waist strap unbuckled so in the case of a water landing, I have two less buckles to find and undo.

  • @hanssaykiewicz4319
    @hanssaykiewicz4319 Před rokem

    Very cool. Keep on keeping on brother!

  • @adamglidden1870
    @adamglidden1870 Před rokem +1

    Awesome video! Well done!

  • @Hotdogwater421
    @Hotdogwater421 Před 9 měsíci

    That was An amazing share thanks for making life feel so calm.

  • @prince_seir
    @prince_seir Před dnem

    Absolutely can't believe the adventures you've been on!
    Also, appreciated the editing of this video, compelling storytelling.
    Hopefully The Frying Pan received extra support, seems like a great/cool cause.

    • @MarkHuneycutt
      @MarkHuneycutt  Před 18 hodinami

      Hope it helped. Richard is a big aviation enthusiast and paramotor pilot himself so he enjoyed it.

  • @mark35mi
    @mark35mi Před rokem +1

    Sweet! It was cool you showed a bit of the life on the Frying Pan... as well as the process to and from. Congrats!

  • @paramotorvision1452
    @paramotorvision1452 Před rokem +2

    Fantastic adventure! I love the the textures of the ocean, rusty tower, marine life, and seeing all your freinds working together, and of course dig the idea of launching off a pad in the middle of nowhere. Great video Mark!

  • @matthewharasiewicz3063
    @matthewharasiewicz3063 Před rokem +1

    Epic experience! Love the challenge of the launch.

  • @garykennedy5536
    @garykennedy5536 Před rokem +3

    Kyle O, You watching? This is good content :-) . Great video Mark.

  • @diegoforest
    @diegoforest Před rokem

    You are the MAN. Incredible!!!

  • @FTS-FamilytoSea
    @FTS-FamilytoSea Před rokem

    Omg love this!! Good work guys 😊😊

  • @incredifall
    @incredifall Před rokem

    Amazing! What a rush!

  • @kingsbcc
    @kingsbcc Před rokem

    Nice job Mark!

  • @jerrydelyea5820
    @jerrydelyea5820 Před rokem +1

    That was really cool Mark. WOW. Redbull lands a bush plane on a tower, then you take off from one. Closest I come is launching my pg from two different hg ramps. Cheers, good cause

  • @warpigs4874
    @warpigs4874 Před rokem +1

    As someone who lives in Southport, NC, I approve of this awesomeness!!

  • @fullabullasailing2361
    @fullabullasailing2361 Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome Mark!!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @jon9166
    @jon9166 Před rokem

    Simply amazing dude! 🤙

  • @baz2earth
    @baz2earth Před rokem

    I watched that forward launch on repeat! What an adventure!

  • @CalebJohnsonlivingca
    @CalebJohnsonlivingca Před rokem +1

    Incredible! 👏👏👏

  • @aaronvs87
    @aaronvs87 Před rokem

    What a campion! Inspirational

  • @jimmyblues59m76
    @jimmyblues59m76 Před 11 měsíci

    Great video. I used to have a Honda Civic like yours also in silver.
    1999. Keep flying and stay safe! 😊

  • @SchaeferYaks
    @SchaeferYaks Před rokem

    Holy crap! That's freaking epic 😬🙌🏽

  • @CrimsumK
    @CrimsumK Před 3 měsíci

    So cool man! Inspiring

  • @0xbitbybit
    @0xbitbybit Před rokem +1

    First video of yours I've stumbled across, and it was epic, thanks for sharing such a cool flight, those people on Frying Pan Tower seemed like such great people too!

    • @MarkHuneycutt
      @MarkHuneycutt  Před rokem +1

      Everyone there was great. Glad you enjoyed the video! Share it and stick around for more, please!

  • @brentblevins3393
    @brentblevins3393 Před rokem +1

    This is one of the best videos I've seen on CZcams for a while! Awesome 😉

  • @chrispaget6636
    @chrispaget6636 Před rokem +1

    This is awesome!! Have been visiting and staying in The Hammocks on Bald Head since 1999 and have been following Frying Pan Tower developments and wanting to spend time there since. Epic! Very cool to get the news out that volunteers are needed. Thanks for raising awareness!

  • @nib1004
    @nib1004 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks bro ✌️ you made my day so much better

  • @GregAnthonyHarris
    @GregAnthonyHarris Před rokem +4

    Totally next level bro! I’m surprised you resisted the urge to thread the needle under the tower but I know it must have been on your mind 🤣

    • @MarkHuneycutt
      @MarkHuneycutt  Před rokem +3

      It totally was. Richard was the one with the idea first but as I was flying below and as he was climbing down, we both thought meh, this is epic enough and I'm not sure I'd fit. Maybe with a smaller wing.

  • @moto3463
    @moto3463 Před rokem

    Such a sick video what a bunch of awesome folks

  • @finerfinish
    @finerfinish Před 8 měsíci

    Wonderful...Thanx