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[Nhranaghacon]

Why is this remarkable? Because others would cite this feat impossible.

That such technology could only bolster flight for 45 minutes tops, with more reliance on the parachute than paramotor.

Dubious I say.

In another video he cites he has flown in total 333.4 miles on a direct route.

There are also many who still believe the technology to achieve take off from land is only hobbyist level at best, and does not yet exist.

This man has flown 5.5 hours with a Paramotor, 133 miles in the below example and there are still many inclined to believe
human flight at such length is unachievable with technology currently.

 

[Mistershine.]

When the title said human flight I thought flugtag style not paragliding. I am disappoint.

 

[West Texas CEO]

This kind of thing would instantly improve my daily commute.

 

[jufonuk]

This kind of thing would instantly improve my daily commute.

Then we can fly above the birds and shit on them. Finally.
What’s that oh play the bird lottery you fucks. It’s lucky if a human shat on you.

you miniature Dino fucks.

 

[Sevenfold]

I was checking out his possible landing spots and was like oh he's down

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

 

[Valedix]

Iron man irl

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

These will be common as fleas before we get "flying cars". The dude shows a lot of intelligence with all the prepwork he does (wind direction/speed, weather conditions). I saw the video he did where he flew across some farms and landed at a McDonald's.

 

[jufonuk]

These will be common as fleas before we get "flying cars". The dude shows a lot of intelligence with all the prepwork he does (wind direction/speed, weather conditions). I saw the video he did where he flew across some farms and landed at a McDonald's.

That was the same guy ? Cool.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

That was the same guy ? Cool.

Ja

 

[jufonuk]

Ja

I think my reaction if I flew one of those would be

 

[TheMan]

What do you mean by human flight? He's not powering the machine with his own body, he's using a motor and harnessing thermals, right?

 

[M1chl]

Why is this remarkable? Because others would cite this feat impossible.

That such technology could only bolster flight for 45 minutes tops, with more reliance on the parachute than paramotor.

Dubious I say.

In another video he cites he has flown in total 333.4 miles on a direct route.

There are also many who still believe the technology to achieve take off from land is only hobbyist level at best, and does not yet exist.

This man has flown 5.5 hours with a Paramotor, 133 miles in the below example and there are still many inclined to believe
human flight at such length is unachievable with technology currently.

That ground speed near the end looked dangerous, as someone with PPC, made me anxious. But I never flew on such aircraft

 

[BigBooper]

That's awesome. I used to want an ultralight, never got around to it.

 

[EverydayBeast]

I’m all for flying if the situation is right GAF flying to McDonald’s? Wow at least that’s something.

 

[DESTROYA]

Was expecting something like this

 

[IntentionalPun]

Why is this remarkable? Because others would cite this feat impossible.

That such technology could only bolster flight for 45 minutes tops, with more reliance on the parachute than paramotor.

Quick google suggests various companies quoting between 5 and 10 hours...

 

[AJUMP23]

I want to know when we can start flying without assistance?

 

[Pagusas]

Why is this remarkable? Because others would cite this feat impossible.

That such technology could only bolster flight for 45 minutes tops, with more reliance on the parachute than paramotor.

Dubious I say.

In another video he cites he has flown in total 333.4 miles on a direct route.

There are also many who still believe the technology to achieve take off from land is only hobbyist level at best, and does not yet exist.

This man has flown 5.5 hours with a Paramotor, 133 miles in the below example and there are still many inclined to believe
human flight at such length is unachievable with technology currently.

huh? A one second google search:

"As with a foot launched paramotor, the choice of engine and wing will affect your range, as will everything else we looked at earlier. But some trikes are capable of over 5 hours flight time as standard"

 

[DeepEnigma]

Ja

Don't accidently move your arm back too far.

 

[HarryKS]

Pretty cool.

Try doing that without fossil fuel.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Pretty cool.

Try doing that without fossil fuel.

 

[TransTrender]

Yeah, then the OP says Human Flight I was looking for something that was actually powered by a human.
Like the Japanese Birdman Rally:

Japan International Birdman Rally – Japanese HPA

Posts about Japan International Birdman Rally written by ucockay

japanesehpa.wordpress.com

 

[Reptars Revenge]

Ja

Still wouldn't let him in the drive thru

 

[Alter_Fridge]

How is this news? I've been on a 14 hour flight 25 years ago

 

[levyjl1988]

Imagine dropping your phone, wallet, or key while paragliding

 

[Nhranaghacon]

Yes I suppose the disbelief comes from a paramotor - light weight enough to wear - and strong enough to pull against a parachute and massive amounts of wind, even from a land take off. And useable long enough to travel 5 hours on fuel without stopping.

His direct 334 mile route I believe took a bit over 3 1/2 hours with nonstop paramotor use. Unfortunately he can't just do this anywhere (but it's use cases are close enough). You can travel no more than 240 miles if you obey most speedlimits in 4 hours time at 60 mph on the highway. Many are still inclined to believe a paramotor isn't capable of lasting that long on fuel or strong enough to pull a parachute against such winds.