Ep 196 - Nathan James (Sir Drifto) - Run Into The Sky Paramotor Podcast

Run Into The Sky Inc. Paramotor Podcast GET YOUR PICTURES IN FOR THE NEXT CALENDAR HERE - https://www.paramotorarkansas.com/products/paramotor-calendar Ep 196 Nathan J Finneman https://www.paramotorarkansas.com/pages/run-into-the-sky-guest My name is Nathan. I’m a pilot based out of Colorado. I’ve flown all around the world in various aircraft. From gyro-copters to jets and everything in between. If it has wings, I’d try and fly it. I guess it’s safe to say I have a taste for adventure. There is something truly defining when it comes to to the relationship of “man and machine”. I have been in aviation for the last 15 years. I started out flying hang gliders in my late teenage years, and progressed to ultralights. My aviation career has had a multitude of variations. I operated leak detection system operations on the back of a helicopter for oil pipeline companies. Also few trainer jets specializing in guidance system applications. Paramotors game into my life around 2010, and it’s one of the few flying activities I can say still has the same magical affect on my soul. I flew airshows for about 5 years in paramotors with my buddy Chris Montes, had an absolute blast doing that. Also had several what I call code brown moments flying butt fans over the years. I represented Team USA with Matt Minyard in the World Pylon Racing Championships in Egypt in 2017. And flew through the arches of Moab with Bear Grylls. I have truly met some of the best people around the world because of this sport. I’m often asked, do I prefer flying airplanes more than paramotors. I often disagree. There is something about paramotoring that still encompasses the true freedom that pilots once experienced nearly 100 years ago in the barnstorming era. I feel like this is one of the last aviation realms that a pilot can still feel like a barnstormer. So all this talk about a world altitude record we recently set. And how the help of an amazing team individuals, paired with an incredibly short weather window with temperatures hovering at -14F and winds over 40kts put an American Flag back on the record books. * About Paramotor Arkansas, Run Into The Sky Nonprofit, our mission and how you can help * Soar into the heart of our mission at Run Into The Sky, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering disabled veterans by providing them with the exhilarating opportunity to learn and fly paramotors. Our commitment extends beyond the skies, as we strive to equip veterans with adaptive gear tailored to their disabilities. Join us in making a difference at http://www.RunIntoTheSky.org 🌟 Support Our Cause: Help us continue our mission by donating to Cash App $RunIntoTheSky. Your generosity fuels the transformative power of paramotoring, aiding veterans in rebuilding confidence, finding purpose, and connecting with a supportive community. Donate securely at https://runintothesky.org/donate 📬 Send Your Support: For material gifts or donations to feature on our podcast, send to: Run into the Sky Inc. 3820 Dave Ward Dr STE 1900 Number 111 Conway, AR 72034 ☕ Support the Host: Buy our host, PPG Grandpa, a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PPGGrandpa 🔊 Shout Out to Our Incredible Members: A heartfelt thank you to John Wayne, Brian Waller, Kent Stamey, Wade Collins, Dave Burnside, Erik von erik, geriatricPPG, and all our supportive members! 🌐 Sponsors: Will Fly PPG https://willflyppg.com Aurora PPG: https://aurorappg.org Paramotor Arkansas Flight School: http://www.ParamotorArkansas.com Care Printing and Publishing: http://www.CarePP.com Vortex Aero: https://vortexaero.com SkySportsUSA: https://skysportsusa.net SkyTap Paramotors: http://www.SkyTapParamotors.com Paraglider Inspection: https://paraglider-inspection.myshopify.com/ Skylab SIV: https://skylabparamotorsiv.com/ Serenity Island: https://serenityisland.org/ Kangook America: http://www.KangookAmerica.com ParaSwagUSA: http://www.ParaSwagUSA.com Airsports USA: https://www.facebook.com/FLYAirSportsUSA/ http://www.AirSportsUSA.com Paramotor Merch: http://www.ILovePPG.com Fly Dragon PPG: http://www.FlyDragonPPG.com Pendulum Junkies: https://pendulumjunkies.com/ Stay Bad Paramotor: https://staybadparamotor.com/ 🎙️ Join the Channel: Unlock exclusive perks by joining our channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Apx0LrH3YglzDhFUbS0HQ/join