Jet Flew Below Ultralight Airplane, Descending from 10,000 Feet, Raw

Descending out of 10,000 feet on the ultralight airplane jet flew underneath me. #ultralight #airplane #Adventure Support the channel by shopping on our website - Thanks for the support!

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[EagleFlight]

Airline pilot here: I think it’s great you have a love for aviation. As others have mentioned, not communicating with ATC nor having a transponder at that altitude, while legal, is reckless. You’re putting many lives in danger.

Even on a VFR day, a jet moving quickly would have little time to react IF they see you.

[nickcolyvas]

Years ago I was flying an MD-80 into Austin Texas. At about 5-6000 feet we popped out of the clouds, and one of these aircraft was just off to our left. We missed him by less than 200 feet. I could see his white sneakers as he banked away from us. ATC didn’t see him and neither did we on our tcas. Scared the hell out of us and imagine him too!

[AndrewFlyGuy]

Active flight instructor here. I'd love to build and fly one of these Quicksilvers one day - but would ABSOLUTELY carry a radio and an ADS-B In device tied to a phone or iPad, just to get some kind of awareness of some traffic around and contribute if at all possible. Have your fun, keep it legal, and BY ALL MEANS if there's a way you can add safety, don't hesitate. What a view!

[ominous-omnipresent-they]

The faith you have in that motorized kite is unfathomable.

[KansaSCaymanS]

Seems to me that if a commercial aircraft flew under him at that altitude, then he crossed over the approach or departure path of a nearby airport. Doesn’t strike me as a vey smart thing to do without communication with ATC and/or a transponder.

[keithjones]

As an ex pilot, low time, I try never to criticize afellow pilot, but you have no business at that altitude .stay low and enjoy the scenery. That's what they were meant for.

[davidd]

Ultralights are fun, especially down low where they're supposed to be enjoyed. You are over 9, 000 feet too high and a danger to all other aircraft, since we can't see you physically or electronically. Case in point: About a year ago an ultralight was at 5, 000 feet SW side of Houston. A turboprop pilot was in communication with ATC, and neither knew ultralight was there. They collided and killed both If anyone wants to fly their own craft above 500 feet, you need the proper equipment to keep everyone safe.
Please don't post stunts like this. It misleads the public and creates needless hazards to life.

[garysmith]

Just found this video. As soon as I started watching it I knew the comment section was going to be Lecture City. Back in the late 80s when I could afford it I owned a '58 J35 Bonanza for several years. Aviation has been a lifelong interest/study. The lectures are absolutely correct - without comms you were a total menace up that high. Then there's the other side... I bought a 10-yo twin engine Lazair ultralight kit that had been about 20% completed from a fellow who had long ago lost interest and spent a years worth of weekends completing the project in my garage. Test flying that, in hindsight, was probably not using best judgment (I got my share of lectures too) but I was never more thrilled. Lost one engine on the first run! Sold it five flights later, before it bit me. So, seen both sides and I can truly share the feeling! But next time, get a radio and put some strobes on that thing. The Bonanza side will greatly appreciate it.

[warmfreeze]

i am pretty sure that someplace in the part 103 restrictions it states an altitude limit that your not supposed to fly above without a radio.. and another altitude limit without a transponder.. i am sure you exceeded BOTH of those.. ;)

[pootmahgoots]

Man's really flying a paper clip up at 10, 000 feet.

[charlesfinley]

No radios, no transponder, NO BRAINS! Flying around at 10, 000ft is asking for a midair with EVERYONE! It is damn near impossible for us to see small GA aircraft when doing 250 knots below 10, 000 ft little less you tooling around in a kite! Be responsible and stick to low altitudes buddie! It’s dangerous for all!

[shamu]

28 years ago flew the same plane. Quicksilver MX isn’t it? Anyway, very similar, but I used to fly it around and would look down and then look at the cables and the flimsy wing, I thought to myself, hell no. I had no money but went home and bought a $5000 BRS parachute on a credit card. Enjoyed flying much more after that.

[Roboticgladiator]

Did that in my ultralight many years ago. It's an eerie experience because you lose all sense of motion. You're just floating in the air sitting in a lawn chair. Made for a nice front row seat to a sunset.

[johnsmith]

Dang, you got balls of steel. You wouldn't catch me flying that high in the air sitting on a jungle gym with wings. I would have a hard enough time just riding a regular plane.

[doctorkayak]

Not watching for over 15 minutes just to see a jet fly under you!

[veerotate]

As an airline pilot, I will join the chorus of those pointing out that flying that high without contacting ATC, or at least having an altitude encoding transponder is beyond irresponsible. I hope the FAA finds you and deals with you. You are potentially putting hundreds of lives in danger. Shame on you!

[SpressoHead]

I was a powered parachute pilot for 12 years. Although i usually stay at or below 1000 AGL, I did take several trips to ceiling. I always communicated with the local ATC including my frequency to avoid mishaps. It was always kinda spooky, though, due to the low airspeed and always being on the watch. I did use a transponder, which kept me in good graces with local ATC. I only had one close call all those years - it was a guy in a Kit Fox with no communication. Tower was not pleased . . .

[pauliedweasel]

Years ago a friend of mine got into flying ultra lights and one problem he noted was that flying on hot days at high altitude you could get into a thermal that literally would keep pushing you back up no matter how hard you worked the controls to descend. One time he said he had to cut the motor and go into a steep dive just to get low enough, fortunately the mother restarted when he was out of the thermal and he made a safe landing. He sold the aircraft shortly after that.

[tregibbs]

What time mark does the jet fly under?

[jefffinke]

I feel like I'd be more comfortable with a parachute on that high lol. Thats nuts