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James · 05-29-2020, 01:22 PM

Hit Stony up for the Memorial Day weekend. Got 2 days of riding and 1 day of flying. Posting this here as I was a passenger

. The dirt road is ~2 miles. Total ab workout carrying the pack and trying to keep it centered.

Flight was 20 minutes. Hit 5000' immediately off launch, then headed to camp to appease the wife. Landed 20' from my trailer.

youtu.be/K7mSav1vLlI

James

bpw · 07-01-2020, 10:17 AM

Another big day at mount Vaca. https://www.xcontest.org/world/en/fl...0.6.2020/19:14

Landed just outside Stonyford, flew over a bunch of areas I know from moto trips.

Also picked up an ultralight mini-wing for my girlfriend. Nova Bantam, it’s under five pounds for the complete kit and fits in a tiny little bag. Going to be lots of fun.

ScorpioVI · 07-12-2020, 07:59 AM

WTF?

youtu.be/4usUy2QLjRc

bergmen · 07-13-2020, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ScorpioVI

WTF?

youtu.be/4usUy2QLjRc

This guy's totally nuts. One false move and he will become one with the earth (at about 120 mph). No harness, restraining straps, nothing.

Dan

cellige · 10-17-2020, 08:45 AM

youtu.be/4usUy2QLjRc[/QUOTE]

Amazing :-) I was totally expecting the thing to roll when he touched down.. looks like he done that before. I'd like to see video of the first time.

bpw · 12-24-2020, 08:07 PM

Christmas Eve flight with the dog at Ed Levin, this was his first high flight and he did great.

DrSwade · 12-25-2020, 11:25 AM

Happy to see this thread revived. I am planning on doing training in January or February near Cabo San Lucas.
I met the owner while out shopping. Cool guy who says what was previously stated, that instruuction includes whatever time it takes. $2200 all inclusive.
paramex.mx

DrSwade · 01-19-2021, 05:29 PM

Start my training Friday.
Had the instructor take my wife around on a quad ride last week and they circled over a whale and her calf for about 20 minutes. Unexpectedly, she loved it.
Not enough to learn to fly though.

Dubermun · 01-19-2021, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bpw

One of the best...

oh my, that looks like so much fun

allyn · 01-20-2021, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cellige

youtu.be/4usUy2QLjRc

Amazing :-) I was totally expecting the thing to roll when he touched down.. looks like he done that before. I'd like to see video of the first time.[/QUOTE]

He's flying in a bed this time....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nosbBYsD4Y8

bpw · 01-20-2021, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSwade

Start my training Friday.
Had the instructor take my wife around on a quad ride last week and they circled over a whale and her calf for about 20 minutes. Unexpectedly, she loved it.
Not enough to learn to fly though.

Nice! Have fun learning.

DrSwade · 01-27-2021, 08:35 AM

Well, while practicing the basic concept of “kiting” I am learning that it requires a fair bit of both lateral and reverse stepping, both of which I am all but incapable of. Either I find a way to do this or apparently I have blown $2200 on a bite more than I can chew.

bpw · 01-27-2021, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrSwade

Well, while practicing the basic concept of “kiting” I am learning that it requires a fair bit of both lateral and reverse stepping, both of which I am all but incapable of. Either I find a way to do this or apparently I have blown $2200 on a bite more than I can chew.

Give it some time, the first few goes at kiting feel incredibly awkward. With a bit of practice you will find it takes some mobility, but not a huge amount. I know people who fly in wheelchairs.

Dubermun · 01-27-2021, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrSwade

Start my training Friday.
Had the instructor take my wife around on a quad ride last week and they circled over a whale and her calf for about 20 minutes. Unexpectedly, she loved it.
Not enough to learn to fly though.

Can I ask where? This has sparked my interest and I want to try it out. Thanks

DrSwade · 01-28-2021, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubermun

Can I ask where? This has sparked my interest and I want to try it out. Thanks

Paramex.mx

Two guys in my class came down from the States to train. Staying in town and one is even staying at airbnb in same complex as instructor so transporting is a breeze.
We have been to five different locations so far. Because of our geographic location we can pick and choose based on wind and what we are practicing.
Price is similar to US at $2200usd.
No class length. As long as it takes....thankfully.

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05-29-2020, 01:22 PM	#61
James Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hayward Motorcycles: CT90, YZ-250, TTR-110 Name:	Hit Stony up for the Memorial Day weekend. Got 2 days of riding and 1 day of flying. Posting this here as I was a passenger . The dirt road is ~2 miles. Total ab workout carrying the pack and trying to keep it centered. Flight was 20 minutes. Hit 5000' immediately off launch, then headed to camp to appease the wife. Landed 20' from my trailer. youtu.be/K7mSav1vLlI James

07-01-2020, 10:17 AM	#62
bpw Veteran Contributor ++ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond Motorcycles: Monster 800, BMW r60/2, R100GS, 1935 BSA 250, WR250R. trail 90 Name: Ben	Another big day at mount Vaca. https://www.xcontest.org/world/en/fl...0.6.2020/19:14 Landed just outside Stonyford, flew over a bunch of areas I know from moto trips. Also picked up an ultralight mini-wing for my girlfriend. Nova Bantam, it’s under five pounds for the complete kit and fits in a tiny little bag. Going to be lots of fun.

10-17-2020, 08:45 AM	#65
cellige Newbie Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Francisco Motorcycles: Street triple Name:	youtu.be/4usUy2QLjRc[/QUOTE] Amazing :-) I was totally expecting the thing to roll when he touched down.. looks like he done that before. I'd like to see video of the first time.

12-24-2020, 08:07 PM	#66
bpw Veteran Contributor ++ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond Motorcycles: Monster 800, BMW r60/2, R100GS, 1935 BSA 250, WR250R. trail 90 Name: Ben	Christmas Eve flight with the dog at Ed Levin, this was his first high flight and he did great.

12-25-2020, 11:25 AM	#67
DrSwade ...for limited time... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico Motorcycles: .why you gotta pick my scabs? Name: Rob	Happy to see this thread revived. I am planning on doing training in January or February near Cabo San Lucas. I met the owner while out shopping. Cool guy who says what was previously stated, that instruuction includes whatever time it takes. $2200 all inclusive. paramex.mx

01-19-2021, 05:29 PM	#68
DrSwade ...for limited time... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico Motorcycles: .why you gotta pick my scabs? Name: Rob	Start my training Friday. Had the instructor take my wife around on a quad ride last week and they circled over a whale and her calf for about 20 minutes. Unexpectedly, she loved it. Not enough to learn to fly though.

01-27-2021, 08:35 AM	#72
DrSwade ...for limited time... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico Motorcycles: .why you gotta pick my scabs? Name: Rob	Well, while practicing the basic concept of “kiting” I am learning that it requires a fair bit of both lateral and reverse stepping, both of which I am all but incapable of. Either I find a way to do this or apparently I have blown $2200 on a bite more than I can chew.