I think this is probably one of the best in-flight videos I've seen. Just pure enjoyment of the scenery in the airplane and the music was good which is also unusual. Thanks for posting this. As an aviator of some 36 plus years now and the owner of a Wittman Tailwind W8 when I look at these ultra lights I think that is just absolutely pure enjoyment. No need to go anywhere although you could if you had plenty of time but just getting up out in the open like that on a beautiful calm clear day and the way you presented it was as close to perfect as I've seen.
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I’m going to do another one in similar fashion except it involves a turbo jet
@AnthonyVella
3 жыл бұрын
Dude. This is absolutely fantastic. I've wanted the Aerolite 103 and THIS is exactly how I'd want to fly it. FANTASTIC!
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
It’s the only way to fly and really enjoy it!
@edwin3928ohd
3 жыл бұрын
I am not one to like videos with music, but this is an exception!
@Jeffopar
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, just wow. There is something about ultralights that truly captures the spirit of aviation. Great video!
@WMSAG
2 жыл бұрын
And you don't even need the aviation license to fly it!
@N.California
Жыл бұрын
Wow, not only was it a beautiful sight, map of the earth and majestic, but the Pink Floyd track was perfect.
@michaelbuteau4183
3 жыл бұрын
I am 61 years old and just now deciding to learn how to fly and that video did it for me
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!
@timothydonovan5968
2 жыл бұрын
Truly one of the best aviation videos out there!
@Grarder
3 жыл бұрын
This so perfectly captures why I want to learn to fly. I was aiming for light sport, but ultralight keeps looking better and better. Great video!
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
And a lot less expensive than light sport. You can do your own inspections, no registration, and the average fuel consumption is between two and 3 gallons an hour
@TheKetamineSquid
2 жыл бұрын
do it, it's worth it
@orvjudd1383
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, it was a great mix of low altitude floating over a summer desert and background music. Please make more videos!
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm working on a very light glass composite sailplane powered by a small turbo jet...I'll definitely be making a video of that!
@a-teamheatingcooling7076
3 жыл бұрын
For sure one of the best flight videos I have seen. Reminds me of my dad before he passed he flew Ultralite amd it truly brought tears to my eyes. I been looking for some training so I can get in the sky with him. Thumbs up to you on this video very inspirational. Thank you
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! My dad was a flight instructor and a captain for United..he passed recently so I feel ya..
@LakeCruiser1
9 ай бұрын
Probably the best in flight video that I have seen also. The music was perfect!
@F111BMATHIS
3 жыл бұрын
Social distance with the ground! Beautiful flight!
@snoopy7647
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the best ultralight video on youtube! I have to say, you are flying in the manner I would prefer to fly! As fast as your aircraft is cable of (without exceeding VNE) and low, all the while sustaining a good safety margin for being able to zoom climb and manage your energy from there! R. A. (Bob) Hoover must to have been your inspiration for flying! Whoever says there are no old bold pilots, never watched Bob Hoover perform! Even when our faa wouldn't let him fly (because they said he couldn't pass muster), he went on to fly several successful airshows overseas! Nanny state bureaucrats!
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I have over 2000 hours flying these ultra lights on the deck where it’s fun. I actually got to meet Bob Hoover in the mid70s at Oshkosh when he was doing the aero commander routine.
@dukainmanning7246
3 жыл бұрын
That is a kickass video and a perfect song to go along with it!!!!!
@rodidlewild2330
3 жыл бұрын
This video is absolutely beautiful. Very well done. Thank you Jim.
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rod!
@justinb2916
Жыл бұрын
Just came across this as I am moving toward getting into ultralights.......aviation in its purest form!! I don't usually like video background music but this absolutely fits perfectly. When I need to get away for a few minutes, this is the video I will play from now on. Very, very well done!!
@robertpilchman2085
3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Great film, Jim. I wish that my area had as many open places to land. I definitely need to try some low level flying.
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert! Well, ya know I got the camera placement idea from you so thanks for that! We do have a decent area and space to fly in and around for sure...though it's slowly getting smaller due to more and more orchards being planted. I used to fly this area 25 years ago and it was soooo much more open back then compared to now. Still have a blast though!
@orvjudd1383
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim, I just watched it again. It’s really uplifting.
@philryder966
Жыл бұрын
WOW! First timer on your sight ! I agree with the gentleman's comment about the great combo of video, scenery and music! Outstanding!!!😎👍👍👍👍👍
@knightlykin1499
2 жыл бұрын
This video is legendary! The visuals, music etc. I feel like I’m flying away from my problems in life 😆
@davew1234
3 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite aircraft AND Pink Floyd?! ❤️
@SunShine-yd5xu
Жыл бұрын
I subscribed to this channel only because this pilot took time responding to viewers input and thoughts. I wanted to see him giving us in details information about this plane on the ground without air and surrounding noises.
@chuckm1320
3 жыл бұрын
Dang it, PPL here.... I'm ready to ditch my certificated GA, and go ultra lite, lol.Really good flying there..... keep it up and stay safe.
@HHacker1959
2 жыл бұрын
THIS is the kind of flying that makes me smile! GREAT video!
@user-gv6hq6se3w
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding video!! Best one I have seen on the Aerolite 103!!!!
@jimmbecker
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@crazyeye1969
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. What a beautiful ride
@WhitleyVideos
3 жыл бұрын
Nice Job Jim. fun flying, great music and fine camera work. The Aerolite 103 is not bad either! Regards, Wayne Whitley
@weissblitz88
3 жыл бұрын
Awsome! I used to fly my flightstar spyder like that here in Florida! Happy flying! Enjoy!
@quantumac
3 жыл бұрын
The song goes well with flight simulation, too. I play it all the time when I fly in X-Plane VR.
@Prezz132
3 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Loved it! Great flight video! Great music!
@jasongrinnell1986
8 ай бұрын
That was pretty awesome. Great music.
@fxdelusions77
3 жыл бұрын
Mesmerizing! Speechless!
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@wtgphoto
3 жыл бұрын
What fun!!!
@waynebonnett
3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video! Thank you.
@rogeriolopes6297
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful place, beautiful video
@TheeAthis
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic flight brother!
@pascalg614
2 жыл бұрын
Absolument magnifique. Vidéo et musique au top !
@Will-lh5yg
Жыл бұрын
Cool video, best ultralight ever.
@hendlers7071
3 жыл бұрын
Great video -- Great music !!
@twowheelrodeo
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful piece of equipment. Wow
@zachdillon275
3 жыл бұрын
I love pink floyd and the song is so fitting
@stevewales4380
Жыл бұрын
Just amazing!!!
@jalynkay4113
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect song choice!
@UltralightAirplaneDriver
2 жыл бұрын
@ 30sec that yote was getting out of the way 😀. Fun sign me up
@patrickmckowen2999
3 жыл бұрын
Very Nice 👍
@FunPlacesToFly
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@DOLFINOWOLF
Жыл бұрын
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@jonc1866
3 жыл бұрын
Love this video! Wow!
@lucascosta8065
5 ай бұрын
Amazing!
@AnarchyEnsues
3 жыл бұрын
Great video dude
@GSPEED-dw3gs
2 жыл бұрын
THAT WAS THE SHIT rite there man.....friggin awesome!!!!!!!
@vladimpaler9274
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍👏✊👊
@andrewwilliams2193
2 жыл бұрын
That was awesome. I would love to do this.
@ussling
3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to look in the pockets of my coats to see if I can find money to buy one of these.
@jbl7092
3 жыл бұрын
Real flying. Thanks.
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
@josephbarnes7217
3 жыл бұрын
Well done.
@edwinkania5286
3 жыл бұрын
That's impressive
@rogeriolopes6297
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video!
@kevindixon816
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome 😎
@DBMac58
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love the music! What state is this? Low level flight is so cool!
@darrylldodson6623
3 жыл бұрын
AWSOME VID!!!!!
@f16bmathis
3 жыл бұрын
I have to say after watching this video for the 5th or so time, I HAVE to get one of these! Aerolite 103. What engine I wonder? Chevy II, 68 Camaro, someday I'll figure out how to sync my account.
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
The engine is a Hirth 2702...40hp, dual ignition, electric start, Warp Drive 3 blade prop. This is a great engine for this plane...plenty of power and good fuel consumption using only 2.5 gph
@f16bmathis
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimmbecker Thanks for the info. Do you think a Hirth F23 would be OK? Beginner, have not bought my first ultralight yet.
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
@@f16bmathis F-23 is 50hp and would work very well but uses more fuel..
@WendelltheSongwriter
3 жыл бұрын
Jim, you ever fly a stick? And if so, how do you feel about the yoke? Thanks. Asking for a friend🤣
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
@@WendelltheSongwriter I have over 2000 hours flying various ultralight’s and they all have had sticks except a GT 400. I prefer it that way but a yoke is certainly easy to adapt and get used too as well
@daledeyoung8668
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job!!!
@robertplum4415
2 жыл бұрын
Great job on this
@dezman4634
3 жыл бұрын
SUBSCRIBED
@edwin3928ohd
3 жыл бұрын
Second comment, just wondering what your top speed is here?
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
Between 65 and 70 mph
@WendelltheSongwriter
3 жыл бұрын
Makes one sad to ever have to land...
@john1105
2 жыл бұрын
love this! What are the laws surrounding these?
@danny-li6io
3 жыл бұрын
Kick ass!
@richardsmith4187
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic terrain with the dry river beds, what state and area is that you are flying in ? Also your Aerolite is beautiful, great choice of colors ! And ... Learning to fly by Pink Floyd made the flight great
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
I’m flying in Northern California about an hour north of Sacramento
@richardsmith4187
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimmbecker Awesome country Jim Thanks !!
@dbh17222
7 ай бұрын
Very nice movie, but are you not afraid of the copyright, playing Pinkfloyd 🤫
@michaelsmusic-relaxingsoun2360
3 жыл бұрын
Well done! Great job : ) Possible fuel stream coming out lower left of tank..in line with fuel cap approximately?? The stream appears to sway as you bank
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks...I’ll have to check that out
@jankowalski-ov7bx
3 жыл бұрын
tiller as in B-747 :) funny
@ZacharyWiest
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. I’m looking to purchase one this year. What power plant did you go with and why?
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
It has a Hirth 2702 40 hp engine… I bought the aircraft used with about 23 hours on it and it came with the engine
@Pilot_Dad_Adventures
3 жыл бұрын
AWESOME VIDEO! Where was this taken? Central Valley?
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I shot this near Red Bluff, about an North of Sacramento
@2569dan
3 жыл бұрын
Looking hard at the Aerolight...which engine are you running?
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
The Hirth 2702...a 40hp twin with dual ignition. Its a great engine for this aircraft!
@2569dan
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimmbecker I’ve heard good things about it. I have a Hirth F33 on a ppg trike. How close are you to making part 103 weight?
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
@@2569dan Not really sure...lets just say its close
@2569dan
3 жыл бұрын
Ok one last one, what would you say your average take off distance is and rare of climb? I have a short strip I’m flying out of right now.
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
@@2569dan I’d say around 200 feet. I have a few upgrades that make it a little heavier. A very basic model I’m sure would use less..
@chrisgrab7148
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Like your helmet. Where can I get one?
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The helmet is a Comtronics Pro-Com part# 2006. I'm using it with a Lightspeed Tango wireless headset and works great!
@pilotdane
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking what great terrain. Beautiful scenery and no birds to hit. Then if you look closely at 1:38...
@Artoconnell
Жыл бұрын
Altitude is your friend. scud running is not your friend.
@patrickroher4760
2 жыл бұрын
May I have some more?
@atmm89
3 жыл бұрын
I want to do this, I am 74, is it possible to learn ?????
@TakeChargeLifeCoaching
3 жыл бұрын
You dont need a licence to fly these but a bit of training would be good
@atmm89
3 жыл бұрын
@@TakeChargeLifeCoaching in Australia we do, we do have a lot of areas to fly over
@TakeChargeLifeCoaching
3 жыл бұрын
@@atmm89 same in the UK
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
You could absolutely fly these… Very simple and stable aircraft
@atmm89
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimmbecker That is a beautiful bird, but I weigh 115kg , I think that they are sold in Australia, I may need a more powerful donk (engine)
@MyaLikesCilk
3 жыл бұрын
Pink Floyd Learning To Fly. Clever
@derikredelinghuys9204
Жыл бұрын
What camera did you use
@jimmbecker
Жыл бұрын
I used a GoPro 8 with a shock mount system borrowed from a drone
@fishbustin7926
Жыл бұрын
Can someone tell me what the maximum altitude is on a Aerolight 103? Thanks
@FreakinPeanuts
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool video. Deer at 0:52?
@ZagadkaTeg
3 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering too. Looks canine tbh. Don't really know that part of the world but could it be wolf or coyote?
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it was a coyote!
@ZagadkaTeg
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimmbecker Thanks Jim! Between your speed and his he was only close for a frame or two, just couldn't quite tell.
@BirdyinBOI
3 жыл бұрын
Great! The Oregon desert? ...or Idaho?
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
The great Northern California countryside near Sacramento..
@snoopy7647
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimmbecker, I had guessed Idaho, Colorado and Oregon... I thought for a brief moment that it looked similar to California but I leaned more towards Idaho...
@stevestumbaugh8982
3 жыл бұрын
Mighty low to be safe.
@snoopy7647
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, Mr. Becker... I cannot stand the ignorance of someone wanting to prevent anyone from enjoying their life. Steve, If he loves what he does, let him enjoy it without concern of living in a nanny state because of comments like yours. Don't be a male Karen... I'm sure that he is his own keeper, as well I, and selfish do gooders need not stick their noses into others business. Have a great day!
@КостяКаскадер
Жыл бұрын
косуля какая то пробежала вначале где то на минуте
@caseykelso1
2 жыл бұрын
Sick of this song! All you guys play thing..?yuk
@ub8aaq30
3 жыл бұрын
Полет над Марсом !
@davebar2017
3 жыл бұрын
This is PinkPhloyd ....band Send us a plane and maybe we'll call it even on the song infringement
@Str8Rippin93
2 жыл бұрын
Har far do these fly
@robertgates5164
2 жыл бұрын
About 100 miles with the largest tank option.
@sonanddadmoments5951
3 жыл бұрын
Where you bought this?
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
I bought this one in Arizona with very low time...like new
@houssamdaoudi2362
3 жыл бұрын
Can anyone ride this ?
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
Yes just about anybody can fly
@caseykelso1
2 жыл бұрын
No landing footage 😢 that's a shame.👎
@thefooterer
3 жыл бұрын
maybe you should fix the fuel leek and you'll fly further. lol
@michaelsmusic-relaxingsoun2360
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, possible fuel stream coming out lower left of tank..in line with fuel cap approximately?? The stream appears to sway with turns
@jimmbecker
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah thanks guys I’m gonna look into that!
@КостяКаскадер
Жыл бұрын
косуля на 52-54 секунде (найдете в общем)может олень или кто то еще?!
@jimmbecker
Жыл бұрын
Это был койот, который наткнулся. Позже был еще один, который труднее увидеть. Он спрятался за кустом, когда я подошел.
@jag1963
3 жыл бұрын
That would have been so much better without music.
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