Your in depth and respectful breakdown and analysis of possible issues that may have contributed to this disaster (can't think of a better word to describe), is educational and a reminder to those of us who fly.

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@@theaffiliate4208 I was trying to find the words and here they are. Thank y’all!

Turns out risky activities have bad outcomes for highly capable and "safe" people too. If living is a priority, I suggest finding another hobby. As an adult these choices are up to you, but don't be surprised when you turn a usually innocuous corner and the anomalous dead end is suddenly staring back at you.

@@kenhiett5266 Exactly why the FAA needs to get involved in this dangerous and unsafe hobby.

I always wanna go up there, but the life just drags me down.

Man.

This is the case for all flying sports. I both flight small planes and skydive, and can confirm the saying is very common on both cases.

Same for sailing.

Same is said in skydving

Touching maybe his go pro will show up one day

I live on the North Fork near Mt Si and I remember that happening. We get all sorts of weird wind because of Mt Si. I know nothing about the sport but I have seen it rain and snow the wrong direction near the mountain on the side I am on... so anything is possible. So very sorry for your loss 😪

Damn I hope he’s found someday. I’d go crazy if i lost my best friend like that without any real closure.

Hope he is found one day 🙏 💕 Or perhaps he did pull a DB Cooper, but if he didn't, I hope he is resting in peace.

I think Jeff might have worn a GoPro but maybe it dropped somewhere.

That cus most training's shit in the UK, they just want your money

Hey great comment

beautiful

@Eric Styer your comment actually made me shed a tear. It’s very poignant. Nicely done.

Amen

Great poetic sincere response..glad those exist these days...fly on Jeff

This is simple and powerful.

Same here, in every particular. I'm so sorry.

same :( im sorry

Same

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Yes, don't let the Fear keep you from living your passion. The friend you lost sure would not want that. Just go back up, trust your instincts, and regain your life. Be living, not dying.

Me too! I used to skydive and base jump. I lived at the DZ for a while in my younger years. It was the most fun I ever had. We lost two people. I left the sport many years ago but it was for medical reasons. I hate that you regret leaving. You know, at least you got out there and did it, even if for a while. Some people never follow a passion and you have that to hold on to. Do not be afraid to follow your heart. Life is short, we will leave it one day and the question is whether we want to leave it with regrets or leave it with courage that we did what we set out to do. God Bless you!

I think you are smart for stopping, at least you're alive, just my random take on it....

@@bassplayer1966 High risk high return. Low risk low return. The basics of investing apply to your life too. Those who take more risks in life can get such high returns, whether that's money, passion, fulfilment, friendships, love. I'm only 25, I've taken few risks and honestly my life feels empty. Sure there are a few really good parts but there are a lot of bad or bland parts. I think I need to start taking more risks in life like so I get more enjoyment out of it!

@@SilverHawk214 just be extra careful...I'm 56 and love my life....activities that can easily kill you are just not worth the risk to me...like being 1000's of feet in the air with no real protection.

Very sorry to hear of the loss of your friend! Unfortunately in aviation its sometimes just a matter of time, especially depending on the type of aviation sport your flying in. We lost people in the 1990's and while im sure the technology has improved in Paragliding, the risks remain. I'm sure a B-line stall wouldn't be a factor here! Unless his wing did collide with something dead center of the front of his glider but not likely. Mine was self induced tho not intentionally during B line stall training I had while flying near Rock Island Washington back in 93. It has been many years since ive flown paragliders now, and i stopped about the time paramotors and trikes became more common. But i did enter a parachutal stall once (and it was not totally unexpected) as Id been warned by instructors before my 1st time attempting one that if you enter a B line stall to lose altitude, then upon exiting the stall you exit too gently, the canopy could (and mine did) remain in parachutal stall. But i started at 3000 feet agl and i did two stalls that i held for a good 5 or 6 seconds the 1st time, at least according to those on radio watching me from below. I used my speed bar to slowly accelerate out of it as i was more concerened with coming out of the B line stall too aggressively which could cause my canopy to shoot forward with the possibility that if not corrected/canopy not braked to keep it above rather than in front or below me. Was cool hearing Chris Santecrose is still in the business! I've had my glider inspected by him years ago, 1993 or 94 I believe. Flew a time or 2 at events he had attended in Oregon for back in the day. Blue Skies and safe flights! Don't stretch the limits!

Wow. Amazing what your daughter does🙏.

Sorry to bring this up but you’re name remembered me about garand Thompson the king of random, he passed in a paramotor accident too :(

rick u dont need to make a hashtag especially nobody else using that hashtag for this lol

@@housemana #ripjeff

Thank you for sharing, may your best friend rest in peace

Sorry for your loss brother, may you and him find peace.

Reading your comment broke my heart hope you find the peace that you need and that your friend rest easy. So sorry for your loss💔

That was an emotional video. He knew the danger but thrived on the tranquility. Too bad he didn't recognize the stall until he was too low for the chute. Maybe he recognized the stall early but thought he could save it so he spent too much time with the A/B's. I am not a flyer, so all i know about A/B's i learned from this video. Bottom line is he tried his best and Mother Nature was a little bit stronger on that fatefull day. I agree with you that he would want his friends to keep flying. He would be touched to know that your analysis of his crash allows the entire powergliding community to enjoy your sport in a safer manner: Do not fly in the rain. Do not fly overloaded. Get your gear inspected once a year. Be cognizant of keeping your air speed up...

Your dream was most likely a spiritual revelation. I've experienced them three times. Once, my mother, then father. With my dog Rose, I have video proof. She died March 15th this year. From the 3rd day after her death, she has visited me in my bed every night since.

a great pilot would never have flown in for or mist. His reserve didn't deploy because being in the fog by the time he cam out of it it was too late for it to deploy. Jeff died because he was stupid

@@angelinaarchives I'd recommend deleting your comment.

@@angelinaarchives The arrogance you hold is really unfortunate. Even the most talented/experienced experts in their fields make mistakes. We are all human. "Great Pilots" or people who are great at anything make mistakes, if you had even an ounce of wisdom... you would know that.

@@Broganshire bs great pilot don't fly into fog banks. That fog caused his wing to fail and being IN THE FOG he had no idea how high he was or even where he was, by the time he thought to throw his reserve it was too late. Jeff died because jeff didn't know his gear and was dumb enough to fly into heavy fog genius.

@@trumpatier why because the truth hurts? go play some minecraft and leave the adult talk to the adults.

Prayers for you and your loss!

Same

Same here.

Ditto

Do people that type that actually really pray?

@Carl Johannesburg Not funny dude..

@@Cynycal hes got a point though, a lot of guys engage in risky behaviour to show off and get girls

@@leob4403 There's abslute no reason to call a person that didn't do anything to you and that you don't know anything about an asshole, especially if that person died.

@@mrapple2544 yeah the asshole part was uncalled for

@@leob4403 Have you seen his other posts? He’s not trying to make a point - he’s just a twat 😉

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Welp theory not facts

You are absolutely correct. ATP here, it was low IFR and he launched a trike. That does not go along with "safe." They can argue it wasn't IMC that caused it, but if he didn't climb above the clouds, he had far less altitude to recover. Still get confused when I keep hearing him say it was safe to fly a trike in IMC.

@@flat_stickproductions209 IMC what does that stand for

@@thomasbarlow4223 basically it means you're flying inside clouds. the "I" is for instrument because you can't see

@@thomasbarlow4223 Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Don't fly in them, they're death traps. I used to inspect them for the government. Some of them are built by people that can't fix their own lawn mowers.

I hope you're doing ok as well, so sorry for your loss

Sorry to hear about that, you're very strong

Can't let it deter us. As a new pilot, i'm still just as eager to fly as Jeff was. May we all be smart and careful.

You are so right! You might want to change 'suck' to 'such'. Darn autocorrect will take the 'wind' out of a beautiful, heartfelt comment (like yours). ❤

I’m sorry for your loss

I use to hang glide and being fearless teenagers we pushed those two kites beyond what they were built to do. If we tore the fabric we duct taped it. We use to replace broken framework with approved anodized aircraft aluminum and hardware. Being struggling teenagers we started going to the local hardware store for parts. Maybe we shouldn't have let so many of our friends fly them. They sustained many crashes and tree landings. Listen to tucker about safety and keep enjoying yourself.✌

Is that you Liz? Heart stops just reading those words. I too miss Jim something fierce. If that's a different Jim it's a hell of a coincidence.

Well. Hello man. Pyro just isn't the same without him. Guess I will see ya in a week though.

Better still to do what you love within safe parameters so you aren't making such a tradeoff. The "fly today and die is better than trying tomorrow" scenario is, quite frankly, bullsh!t rationalization.

My 21yo son just passed his certification. It's been his dream since he was 16. He loooves it, but of course I'm scared. I just have to let my kiddo fly free and pray he doesn't make mistakes and stays lucky. He reassures me that he is very careful to respect his training and not take any stupid risks. Still scares me, especially after hearing about accidents like this.