Hang gliding: first solo flight

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  • @pgerry9400
    @pgerry9400 Рік тому +27

    I started HG when I was 45 years old , flew HG for13 years then switched to PG and quit when I was 80. Love your video , brings back fun memories.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  Рік тому

      Thanks!

    • @berenrussell
      @berenrussell 5 місяців тому

      What would prefer to do as complete beginner?

    • @kreterakete
      @kreterakete 4 місяці тому +1

      @@berenrussellplenty of sleep. Sleep is important. And a good poop. Maybe one and a half bottles of cheap red wine the day before.. ❤. That’s my advice for you beginner.

    • @KandiKlover
      @KandiKlover 3 місяці тому

      Lol you are such a fake. All of a sudden the past year all these kids LARPing pretending to be 80. Always around 80. Sad and unoriginal.

  • @966Mako
    @966Mako 4 роки тому +512

    This takes me back, out of me & four other friends who started training. I was the only one to finish & take my first solo.
    Like this, I had a magic flight. An eagle rode my wing tip for about 3 mins, I really truly was flying with the birds.
    The start wasn't so great, an experienced flyer was up before me. He took off & focused too much on getting into his bag & eventually crashed
    halfway down the mountain. I had to wait for the area to clear after a rescue chopper lifted him out. I was the next after witnessing this, but I focused on my training & as stated had a magic flight. I heard later he had broken his pelvis & was back flying. I did hang gliding for 5 wonderful years, tried sky diving, but ended up scuba diving. At 53, I'm still scuba diving, but have a hankering to get back in the sky.
    If you made it through the to the end, thanks for reading my little story. ✌🏽️

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  4 роки тому +12

      Titus Cato Yes I read it all! Thanks for sharing. I also do a bit of scuba diving and am learning skydiving. But hang gliding remains my favourite! After four years I’m still flying; see ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html

    • @DL-kc8fc
      @DL-kc8fc 4 роки тому +6

      He also read to the end, and your story proves that flying must be treated with respect. As the pilot begins to think that he knows and knows everything, or that he always achieves what he wants without the necessary reserve and replacement plan, he is destined to perish. Today I fly by motor, but the experience with the glider has helped me many times to solve situations with an overview.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  4 роки тому +1

      @Salty TSP stay safe!

    • @jamiew1664
      @jamiew1664 4 роки тому +2

      I read it too.. good story my friend!!

    • @peregrinegrace8570
      @peregrinegrace8570 4 роки тому +2

      I want this so bad .
      Every few years it hits me in the heart.
      Now is definitely the time to begin.
      Im selling the sailboat this winter .
      To be up in the air next summer .

  • @KenPotter
    @KenPotter 5 років тому +462

    I wanna do it. It looks like the funnest thing ever invented by humans.

  • @slikster86
    @slikster86 6 років тому +323

    That must have been surreal, frightening and exhilarating all in one.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  6 років тому +38

      It was! And it still is!

    • @karencarney7595
      @karencarney7595 5 років тому +7

      slikster86 i felt the feeling of fear and awe, with him.i can *only imagine*

    • @SIyMarbo
      @SIyMarbo 5 років тому +1

      Karen Carney Really Karen, Really gawh KAREN

    • @carmelomorales5905
      @carmelomorales5905 5 років тому +2

      Hope some day I have enough balls to do it.

    • @frankodea3403
      @frankodea3403 4 роки тому +1

      I would love to do this and fly on a hang glider my dream

  • @barrywebber100
    @barrywebber100 5 років тому +101

    That was incredible and inspiring! To go from "baby steps" on the lower slope to flying off an alpine mountain for your first solo flight was amazing!!
    Congratulations on pulling it off brilliantly.
    Thanks for posting and best wishes.

  • @davidsouthwood5106
    @davidsouthwood5106 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you UA-cam for this powerful and extremely entertaining show of hanggliding just brilliant

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you, brother! Also enjoy my later work, e.g. ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html 🤙🏻

  • @JELB1960
    @JELB1960 5 років тому +11

    Nice upload. What a great place to fly too. It's been 30 years since I've hang glided but still, those early days of learning on a small hill rank as some of the most fun and rewarding and thrilling of all the flights I did. As I'm sure you know, the first time your feet leave the ground, even by just a foot or two, is thrilling. Liked!

  • @doctorsocrates4413
    @doctorsocrates4413 Рік тому +2

    I am no expert but that landing looked as perfect as it can get...well done.!

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! Still flying and having more and more fun! Seen my more recent vid? ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html

  • @YoungE591
    @YoungE591 5 років тому +45

    Lord, looks like you was going higher and higher. I'm watching through the phone and was and was ready to come down.lol. great flying.

  • @ivicatic
    @ivicatic 5 років тому +9

    Perfect start, perfect flight, perfect touchdown.. Great video!! I wish you a lot of good flights!

  • @Leonardokite
    @Leonardokite 8 років тому +76

    Nice. 1st flight off a big hill is always memorable. Your luck to have it on video. For those wanting to "try" it. Please understand that it is a LOT OF WORK to get to that point. The easiest way is to go to a coastal site with super smooth wind and sand to bonk into!

    • @Leonardokite
      @Leonardokite 7 років тому +22

      +Allen Ayler What I wanted to convey is that it is not really something you just try (unless on a coastal dune site as I mentioned) It does take a lot of work! Primarily in the beginning when you walk the kite up the hill.....do a quick takeoff/landing (bunny hop) and then do it again. Each time getting further up the hill requiring even more work. It really takes commitment and desire. I've seen many "try" it and get tired and frustrated very quickly.
      I think what ruins peeps is telling them it's easy and then when they fail they think it is them.

    • @matejlj
      @matejlj 7 років тому +4

      Is this much harder than paragliding? Cause paragliding is really not that hard. Actually you can learn the basics of flying in one day. You could theoretically fly from a big hill in the second day of trining, if everthing is smooth (the weather, the wind, the surface, etc)
      Of course to be a safe paraglider, and to know how to avoid unpredictable things, there is a lot of training to do. But the tehniques of flying are very simple, and easy to learn. All you need is some practice, to get a proper fealing of the parashute.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  7 років тому +6

      Matej Bukovec Hi! Yes, this seems te be harder. The hangglider is heavier, flies faster and is more difficult to start. It is big fun though!

    • @flying-oyvinator
      @flying-oyvinator 7 років тому +4

      well leonardokite.. it does actually take a bit of work.. first up one needs to be in reasonable health and have a bit of stamina.. one needs to be able to run for quite some distance.. when i took my paraglider course a couple of weeks ago, it said i had to be able to carry a 20 kilogram bag up a mountain.. wich i can do.. however, it wasnt nearly close to what you need to be able to do.. you should have the ability to jog for 2 kilometers without any issue.. you need to sprint against the wind with an object that resists you.. for half a minute or more!! it isnt easy! but this is the paragliding portion of flying..

    • @tonybeach4725
      @tonybeach4725 6 років тому

      Soaring can be hard work in certain conditions. That was a glide in light conditions by the look.

  • @CabrioDriving
    @CabrioDriving 8 років тому +48

    That was super. After watching it I would love to try it out too.

    • @huberthubert860
      @huberthubert860 6 років тому +2

      Start save a lot of money - first step, get off yt!

  • @davidmiller4594
    @davidmiller4594 4 роки тому

    I've been watching your video for years. Never gets old and is never too long.
    It always puts that great feeling in me, all the way to my stomach.
    Thanks for sharing

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the nice reaction! 🤙🏻 Seen my other vids yet?

  • @scottcozart8950
    @scottcozart8950 8 років тому +62

    Beautiful. way to go buddy.

  • @sharkamov
    @sharkamov 6 років тому +3

    I've always wanted to try haggliding, - I sat with a big, stupid grin
    throughout the whole flight!!! What a _serious_ experience that must
    have been!!!
    Thanks for sharing! 👍 🏆⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  6 років тому +2

      Thanks. With or without such documentation you will never forget your first solo altitude flight. Even after three-and-a-half year of flying I still can’t stop smiling when thinking of this flight. It is truly a never-to-forget experience!

  • @AnuRaven
    @AnuRaven 4 роки тому +1

    I really dont know how I ended up here five years after video release BUT it reminds me so much of my very first own paragliding flight. I still remeber the tension right before the start, the excitment, the stare at the hang I was about to run down and then suddenly, after just a few steps I was flying just like at the training hill but now there were no gras under me but a damn forest and I sat back and enjoyed the flight.
    thank you so much für sharing ur first flight ^^

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  4 роки тому

      Anou-key Thanks! 🤙🏻

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  4 роки тому

      Anou-key And: still going strong. See ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html

  • @Dolma981
    @Dolma981 6 років тому +19

    I was enjoying every second of this movie. Very educative and good for beginners and wannabees. Greetings from Serbia. P.S. And Flight teacher should be satisfied too.

    • @winter7977
      @winter7977 6 років тому +1

      Dejan Dackovic I agree

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  5 років тому

      Thanks guys!

    • @waterdrop154
      @waterdrop154 3 роки тому

      @@winter7977 Have you ever made Jesus your Lord and savior? Jesus offers you His Righteousness as a gift He will wash you completely Clean from ALL your sins and wants you to Come to him it says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
      Meaning the punishment for our sins is Hell Because we are not obedient to God. But Jesus was completely obedient to God He went to the cross to die for us and now we do not trust in our obedience but His it says, “Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault.” Gods wrath and Judgment went on Jesus Because He was carrying our sins so God treated Him like the worst sinner now God will Justly treat you like you have never sinned after you believe upon Him so when the blood of Jesus is over you God cannot treat you like a sinner! He never wants to but now He can Justly treat you like you never sinned Jesus was our sacrifice for our sins!
      Tell God you admit your a sinner and ask Him to wash you with His blood and receive His Gift of righteousness. Come out of darkness and into light!
      it’s your part to receive Jesus to believe upon Him. It says,
      “Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.”
      Don’t think it’s not wrong to sin
      -because He loves us.

    • @waterdrop154
      @waterdrop154 3 роки тому

      Jesus Loves you!!!!!!

    • @waterdrop154
      @waterdrop154 3 роки тому

      Jesus loves you!

  • @FlyliteParamotor
    @FlyliteParamotor 4 роки тому +2

    Wonderful flight, I love hang gliding but ended up flying flexwing microlights & paramotors which I design & build myself.
    I still love the feeling of the pure flight that hang gliders give.

  • @terryburne301
    @terryburne301 4 роки тому +3

    Takes me back to my first high flight 30 years ago - absolute exhilaration. Unfortunately I came in a bit high, overshot the landing area, and landed in a thorn tree. Fortunately no damage to either myself or the glider, and there were many more flights after that - but that first flight is special.

  • @dogbone369
    @dogbone369 6 років тому +7

    This is an awesome first flight! How breathtaking! I remember my first flight and it was only a minute and a half. My second one was also only two minutes but it was smooth, buttery air without a hint of turbulence. The third one was good but nothing memorable. That was 30 years ago and I haven’t done it since 😞

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  6 років тому +4

      Maybe time to pick it up again? Me, I’m hooked...

    • @dogbone369
      @dogbone369 6 років тому +3

      Michiel Wetzer I just had my first lesson to fly a glider. That’s what I’m going to work on this summer. The problem for me as far as hang gliding is I live in the prairies so I have to be towed. Also, the only guy around giving lessons is a complete douchebag and I didn’t feel safe. I’ll get to it eventually but I’ll start with Gliding. Cheers

    • @dogbone369
      @dogbone369 4 роки тому +7

      @@MrPennenridder Hey, just an update 2 years later: I got my Gliding pilot license this past summer and found a local guy to start training me to hang glide next summer. Can’t wait! Are you still flying?

  • @Kriswixx
    @Kriswixx 6 років тому +40

    AMAZING!@! I hope to do this someday. im down 80lbs and quite a few pants sizes, but need to get my arms in shape. this is a bucket list for surre

    • @wikid1992
      @wikid1992 6 років тому +4

      Congrats on the weight loss 👍

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  6 років тому +10

      Congrats with the weight loss! But beware: once flown, your eyes will never stop lingering at the skies again. Flying will hook you in and won’t let go. This is NOT a one time experience! 😉

    • @jakeerussell7496
      @jakeerussell7496 5 років тому +1

      It's been on my bucket list for a long time. I gotta do it, I don't care how old I get. I'm in good shape.

  • @iznohgud
    @iznohgud 4 роки тому

    hands down. .. One of the best videos on the internet ! thank you !

  • @davidherthnek6212
    @davidherthnek6212 7 років тому +3

    Wow, really inspiring! I did a tandem 11 years ago and have been dreaming about doing it solo ever since! Gotta do it!

  • @TheBondProjectii
    @TheBondProjectii 6 місяців тому +1

    Sehr gut Bruder!! The celebration at the end was heart warming to see :) totally inspired me to try this

  • @donkeyearrs
    @donkeyearrs 7 років тому +5

    I can't believe how smooth his flight is. Beautiful job!

    • @itukuppoo4280
      @itukuppoo4280 4 роки тому

      Its not as smooth as it appears. Just look at the video border. Its all askew like the anti jitter algorithm was applied to it to make it look so motionless like he is riding on a mammoth thruster jetpack.

    • @waterdrop154
      @waterdrop154 3 роки тому +1

      JESUS LOVES YOU!!!

    • @waterdrop154
      @waterdrop154 3 роки тому +1

      @@itukuppoo4280 Your so loved and Jesus wants to Give you something as a GIFT you don’t have to earn it you can’t earn it His Gift of Righteousness and His Salvation Have you ever made Jesus your Lord and savior? Jesus offers you His Righteousness as a gift He will wash you completely Clean from ALL your sins and wants you to Come to him it says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
      Meaning the punishment for our sins is Hell Because we are not obedient to God. But Jesus was completely obedient to God He went to the cross to die for us and now we do not trust in our obedience but His it says, “Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault.” Gods wrath and Judgment went on Jesus Because He was carrying our sins so God treated Him like the worst sinner now God will Justly treat you like you have never sinned after you believe upon Him so when the blood of Jesus is over you God cannot treat you like a sinner! He never wants to but now He can Justly treat you like you never sinned Jesus was our sacrifice for our sins!
      Tell God you admit your a sinner and ask Him to wash you with His blood and receive His Gift of righteousness. Come out of darkness and into light!
      it’s your part to receive Jesus to believe upon Him. It says,
      “Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.”
      Don’t think it’s not wrong to sin
      -because He loves us.

  • @alexandervanwyk7669
    @alexandervanwyk7669 6 років тому +1

    Waau it brings some memories. As a youngster this is the sport we started with Rigallos back in 1979. Awesome.

  • @sidharthahalder9204
    @sidharthahalder9204 5 років тому +6

    9min of pure heavenly experience. Sometime its feels like, who have seen what's after death? The time u spent here on earth, considered that this is heaven and this is hell.

    • @mehowop
      @mehowop 5 років тому

      If death is the end than your experience and all what you was done ( and what you will done ) on earth, have no value.

  • @kiwiinbrazil
    @kiwiinbrazil 6 років тому +2

    Never knew how exciting this sport was till watching this... congrats on having the courage to do it

  • @gerryfletcher4686
    @gerryfletcher4686 6 років тому +10

    Great video. Thanks for sharing this. I've always thought "why fly anything that uses your legs as an undercarriage?!", but after watching this, I'd love to give this a go. Well done and a great first solo flight.

  • @nope-z5y
    @nope-z5y 4 роки тому

    Beautiful and magical. This is a dream I have had since childhood. I don't have the dexterity it would take, so I could never do it myself... but it is nice to live vicariously through people in videos like this.

  • @erikvermaas7527
    @erikvermaas7527 8 років тому +9

    Lovely. What a beautiful place.

  • @looseparts
    @looseparts 5 років тому +3

    Man... That was FANTASTIC !! I can't believe how well you did on the LONG flight. Your practice-hill flights took me back in time to 1974 because that's what we were doing. The next year I built an Icarus biplane from a kit and that was really fun too. Quit flying to raise my family. My child is 46 now! Lots has changed, but running off of hills still looks as awesome as ever. Hope you're well 4 years since this video was posted.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  5 років тому +1

      looseparts Thanks! Yes: I still fly. As a matter of a fact I’ve become an instructor...

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  5 років тому

      looseparts See last year’s highlights: ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html

  • @Piewalkermatt
    @Piewalkermatt Рік тому

    That was beautiful. The flight. The views. The recording to document the experience. That was special.

  • @cyranodebergerac636
    @cyranodebergerac636 6 років тому +4

    Great 1st flight. Amazing video of the area. Well done.

  • @johnjoeflanagan
    @johnjoeflanagan 6 років тому +1

    Absolutely rivetting. I felt all the emotions; nerves, fear, exileration.....well done and keep safe. Great video. You are brave!

    • @seanc8054
      @seanc8054 6 років тому

      what if you put a paramotor on before getting is one ? :O

  • @hittitecharioteer
    @hittitecharioteer 4 роки тому +3

    Brilliant! Really well done Michiel 👏 I enjoyed this video very much. I had the chance to go in a double kite at La Jolla (San Diego) in 1991. But, it required jumping off a 100+metre cliff after running down a baked-clay "runway". Looking over the edge…I just could not do it 😢 Anyway, congratulations again on your "wings".

  • @steveg9691
    @steveg9691 6 місяців тому +1

    That was amazing. Got my juices flowing

  • @Lexxi0
    @Lexxi0 8 років тому +21

    I hope I get a chance to do this when I go to Costa Rica in a few months! awesome video! the views were breathtakingly beautiful.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  8 років тому +1

      Lexi Mejias niiiceeee. Have a safe flight and lots of fun!

    • @dalroache
      @dalroache 7 років тому +1

      Lexi Mejias hi Lexi if you get the chance to do this in costa Rica please video and post to you tube it would be interesting to see...my goal and my current dream is to para glide over the statue of Jesus in Brazil and also to hang glide over Rio and land on the beach AWESOME and not a dream that is out of reach I am working towards it etc STAY BLESSED hun n keep me posted I'd like to see your Costa Rica video even if its a tandem flight etc sounds awesome

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  6 років тому

      How about it?

    • @استبرقالطائي-س4ق
      @استبرقالطائي-س4ق 6 років тому

      I want this sail possible from your phone number
      009647722220584

    • @winter7977
      @winter7977 6 років тому

      Lexi Mejias I KNOW RIGHT?!

  • @arcane2152
    @arcane2152 5 років тому +2

    Gorgeous video! Congrats. Thanks for sharing. Very inspiring.

  • @jacobdavis000
    @jacobdavis000 7 років тому +5

    I really enjoyed watching this video. Awesome accomplishment!

  • @FROGSHAIR
    @FROGSHAIR 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful..... Reminds me of my first flight off Mt Swansea in Invermere Canada on October 12, 1974. Michiel.... If you ever get to Calgary CANADA, Invermere is only 3 hours away by car/van. Mt Swansea is one of the best in Canada.

  • @samuelcool1747
    @samuelcool1747 5 років тому +26

    only 100% safer than wing suit gliding!

    • @Baba-fy1jc
      @Baba-fy1jc 3 роки тому

      Thr lowest Speed with the Wing is 80 kmh The high Speed with a good Hang glider over 100 .
      This and the Paraglider is the best way to Fly.
      A Problem is its not easy to Fly over a Contry or from Contry,s to Contry,s .
      There not enouth Freedom

  • @andymccann2716
    @andymccann2716 5 років тому

    I've watched this so many times, it never gets old. Brilliant

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  5 років тому

      Thank you!

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  5 років тому

      I do have new vids though. My latest: ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html. A lot has changed...

  • @DIYSolarandWind
    @DIYSolarandWind 6 років тому +6

    Just found your channel. This is so awesome to be able go gliding with you

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  6 років тому

      Thanks!

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  5 років тому

      My latest vid: ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html. A lot has changed...

  • @JesusTorres-qr1gz
    @JesusTorres-qr1gz 4 роки тому +1

    Outstanding, very nice and neat, excellent, congratulations to each and everyone that one way or another work it out to bring all that impresive documentary to us, guys that was great, please keep up the good work, nice going guys.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  4 роки тому

      Jesus Torres Thanks buddy!

    • @JesusTorres-qr1gz
      @JesusTorres-qr1gz 4 роки тому

      @@MrPennenridder hello Michiel hou guys have done a remarkable documentary my most expresive thanks.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  4 роки тому

      Jesus Torres Have you seen my latest? ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html

  • @OregonHangGliding
    @OregonHangGliding 5 років тому +4

    Actually what is amazing about this flight is how far away from the launch it is and how much airtime one gets for evening conditions.

  • @ParagliderCollapse
    @ParagliderCollapse 5 років тому +1

    Very good approach and spot landing.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  5 років тому

      ParagliderCollapse Thanks to my instructor guiding me on the radio 😉

  • @adrianzamora1426
    @adrianzamora1426 5 років тому +4

    I was excited from the beginning to the end!

  • @marcofidelpenaavila2129
    @marcofidelpenaavila2129 4 роки тому +1

    Buen trabajo , del Piloto y del instructor.
    La alegría es inmensa.
    El placer de volar.

  • @raularmindo8211
    @raularmindo8211 5 років тому +3

    fiquei muito feliz em ver o seu voo, obrigado por compartilhar esta experiencia fenomenal conosco, parabéns pelo canal.

  • @bobg140
    @bobg140 7 років тому +2

    FANTASTIC FIRST FLIGHT / LANDING. good instructors also.

  • @kloijhi
    @kloijhi 8 років тому +14

    super! and so great landing! how do you guys slow downd hanggliders for landing?

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  8 років тому +15

      Karlis Vitols Hi! Thanks for your nice comment! Braking the hangglider is done by tilting the kite; by (kinda) flying upwards... This is done by pushing the 'A-frame' outwards. Normally you pull it towards you to make speed.

  • @braviator
    @braviator 3 роки тому

    Haven't done this...yet. But you can really see the lag between weight shift and bank angle in the calm winds right after takeoff. Great primer for us about to try this for the first time. Thanks for sharing!

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  3 роки тому

      Thanks for your reaction! This is why I post my vids! 🤙🏻

  • @alicewolfyedwards62
    @alicewolfyedwards62 5 років тому +12

    You don't know me but I'm soo proud of you. Congratulations on your maiden flight

  • @GeorgeGiann
    @GeorgeGiann 3 роки тому

    Much appreciated, no stupid loud music playing in the background, just the natural sound of the wind. And the first person view is the best. What’s the point of the camera facing at the person flying and missing the entire view 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @MostlyCreativeVideos
    @MostlyCreativeVideos 8 років тому +3

    Woooooowww That looked amazing. I have dreamed about doing this for some time now. You seemed very confident.

  • @MUNCHER2003
    @MUNCHER2003 5 років тому

    Fantastic! My first high flight was off a 300 ft soggy English hill,but despite the countless flights since it was still my best HG experience. Get yourself over to Lanzarote with Johnny!

  • @dalroache
    @dalroache 7 років тому +4

    that was amazing and awesome and am inspiration n makes me want to do hang gliding right away. presently I am saving for para motor lessons but I wish to learn hang gliding also wow that was awesome I was flying with you and predicting how many turns to take before landing and guessing how much height you were losing with each final approach turn etc thanks for posting awesome bro PEACE

  • @run4eva
    @run4eva 3 роки тому

    Your hands up in the air straight after landing... i felt that.. buzzing.. Congratulations👏

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  3 роки тому

      Thanks! The more I fly, the better it gets! See my latest vid: ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html

  • @alienxyt
    @alienxyt 6 років тому +4

    Nice approach. That has to be the hardest part.

  • @alanhillier1033
    @alanhillier1033 3 роки тому

    Well done…really pleased for you.All the best from the UK🇬🇧

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  3 роки тому

      Thanks! And: still flying... See also ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html
      Greetings from Amsterdam!

  • @oblongo65
    @oblongo65 8 років тому +6

    Congratulations. ¡Nice first flight!.

  • @dimitristripakis7364
    @dimitristripakis7364 3 роки тому

    I'm watching it with my 5 yo son and we are both cheering, well done !

  • @terryknutson3202
    @terryknutson3202 5 років тому +6

    Thank's for the "quiet ride" Michiel. Good job. i know nothing of this. Do you have a parachute? Take care.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  5 років тому +1

      Terry Knutson Thank you! Yes, we do carry an emergency chute. Thankfully I never had to use it! You can see the chute very clearly on my latest video: ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html. It is the big bulk on my chest in the harnass.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  5 років тому

      @Quincy Breed Though there is an emergency chute you hope never to find yourself in a situation you have to pull it. If so: you're in trouble and things are going to break. Hopefully that'll only be the glider. And if you have to pull, you throw it as far sideways as you can. It's a life saver; not made for comfort.

  • @CloudSurfer01
    @CloudSurfer01 5 років тому +2

    Well done! First solo is always a special occasion.

    • @waterdrop154
      @waterdrop154 3 роки тому

      Have you ever made Jesus your Lord and savior? Jesus offers you His Righteousness as a gift He will wash you completely Clean from ALL your sins and wants you to Come to him it says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
      Meaning the punishment for our sins is Hell Because we are not obedient to God. But Jesus was completely obedient to God He went to the cross to die for us and now we do not trust in our obedience but His it says, “Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault.” Gods wrath and Judgment went on Jesus Because He was carrying our sins so God treated Him like the worst sinner now God will Justly treat you like you have never sinned after you believe upon Him so when the blood of Jesus is over you God cannot treat you like a sinner! He never wants to but now He can Justly treat you like you never sinned Jesus was our sacrifice for our sins!
      Tell God you admit your a sinner and ask Him to wash you with His blood and receive His Gift of righteousness. Come out of darkness and into light!
      it’s your part to receive Jesus to believe upon Him. It says,
      “Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.”
      Don’t think it’s not wrong to sin
      -because He loves us.

  • @dumptonpark
    @dumptonpark 6 років тому +5

    I've never driven one of these however I was really nervous watching lol. 👍🏻

  • @SteveBillyHughes
    @SteveBillyHughes 5 років тому +1

    WOW... I'm watching lots of these kinds of videos hoping to get started soon..amazing footage

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  5 років тому

      My latest vid: ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html

  • @billyboy-59
    @billyboy-59 5 років тому +3

    breath taking - thanks

  • @MrPepper312
    @MrPepper312 5 років тому +2

    What ever wing we solo on it's a fantastic feeling of accomplishment.

  • @jok325635
    @jok325635 5 років тому +7

    HOW DO U LIGHT A JOINT WHEN ALL THAT AIR HITTING YOU?

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  5 років тому +2

      This flying thingie gets me high enough as it is...

  • @Yourbosskid
    @Yourbosskid 5 років тому

    I just into paragliding this year. Hangliding looks awesome too!

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  5 років тому

      Thanks! It (still) is! See ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html

  • @saidoroble8338
    @saidoroble8338 5 років тому +3

    It's just dream come true spred your wings and fly, i have been dreaming all my life doing that, how cool and calm Frist take off🛫🛫🛫👍👍👁👁

  • @kevinmccarthy8746
    @kevinmccarthy8746 2 роки тому

    Beautiful ending. You came in for a beautiful landing and the take off wnd the rest were wonderful. SO QUIET too.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  Рік тому

      Thanks for your reaction and compliments! Have you seen my other vids? I have been flying for years now so it looks far more sensational! Check for instance ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html

  •  6 років тому +6

    HEAVEN ON EARTH. But I just shit my pants JUST WATCHING THIS.

    • @chatteyj
      @chatteyj 6 років тому

      Wow where is this its looks amazing?

  • @karencarney7595
    @karencarney7595 5 років тому +91

    I hope im lucky enough, one day, to afford hang gliding lessons. I really hope.

  • @robertwuthrich3417
    @robertwuthrich3417 3 роки тому

    I learned hanggliding 40 years ago. First sweaty on the beginner's hill and then from the Swiss mountains. First in the Jura, then in the Alps. But it was an expensive and time-consuming sport, so I stopped after 12 years. In the meantime, I had a family with 3 small children. At the age of almost 50 and with 3 active teenagers, we learned windsurfing together - in the Netherlands.
    My respect to all those who are still learning this great sport today. For me, it was a great time.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the nice reaction!
      It is never too late to pick it up again. By now I’ve become an instructor myself, at the same school I’ve learned flying. Also fifty years old and I fly as much as possible! See my most recent vid: ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html
      Our school is located in Amsterdam. During our last course, last august, we had a 73-year old (!) student who made his first solo flight in 30 (!) years... Still interested? Send me a message! 🤙🏻

    • @waterdrop154
      @waterdrop154 3 роки тому

      Have you ever made Jesus your Lord and savior? Jesus offers you His Righteousness as a gift He will wash you completely Clean from ALL your sins and wants you to Come to him it says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
      Meaning the punishment for our sins is Hell Because we are not obedient to God. But Jesus was completely obedient to God He went to the cross to die for us and now we do not trust in our obedience but His it says, “Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault.” Gods wrath and Judgment went on Jesus Because He was carrying our sins so God treated Him like the worst sinner now God will Justly treat you like you have never sinned after you believe upon Him so when the blood of Jesus is over you God cannot treat you like a sinner! He never wants to but now He can Justly treat you like you never sinned Jesus was our sacrifice for our sins!
      Tell God you admit your a sinner and ask Him to wash you with His blood and receive His Gift of righteousness. Come out of darkness and into light!
      it’s your part to receive Jesus to believe upon Him. It says,
      “Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.”
      Don’t think it’s not wrong to sin
      -because He loves us.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  2 роки тому

      @@waterdrop154 what are you talking about?!? What are you doing on my channel?!?

  • @suhwateezea.214
    @suhwateezea.214 8 років тому +17

    Inspiring to me

  • @GripAlawadhi
    @GripAlawadhi 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful! May I know in which city did you hang glide? I want to learn too. Hand gliding and paragliding are mesmerizing!

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks! This was shot in Lienz and Greifenbirg, Austria. Stay safe! 🤙🏻

    • @GripAlawadhi
      @GripAlawadhi 3 роки тому +2

      @@MrPennenridder Thanks for the reply. Is the company high5 hang glide which you write about doing these flights?

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  3 роки тому +2

      @@GripAlawadhi yes. And by now I’ve became flight instructor myself! It only gets better. See my latest vid: ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html

    • @GripAlawadhi
      @GripAlawadhi 3 роки тому +2

      @@MrPennenridder Will definitely give you a visit one day!
      Bader Alawadhi from Dubai.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  3 роки тому +2

      @@GripAlawadhi Be sure to let me know when you’re in the neighbourhood!

  • @SparkeyDogfish
    @SparkeyDogfish 6 років тому +5

    Holy crap. That was spectacular! I had an hour flight off the dunes at Cape Cod MA but it was just back and forth over the sand dunes. Your flight was amazing. That wasn’t your first time for that site was it?

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  6 років тому +3

      SparkeyDogfish This was my very first altitude flight EVER

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  5 років тому

      My latest vid: ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html. A lot has changed...

  • @mikewood9288
    @mikewood9288 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the beautiful video and Congratulations on your first solo flight. 🎉

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  Рік тому

      Thanks for your reaction! Have you seen my other vids? I have been flying for years now so it looks far more sensational! Check for instance ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html

  • @ronkumar2847
    @ronkumar2847 6 років тому +11

    press space to deploy Glider

  • @JesusTorres-qr1gz
    @JesusTorres-qr1gz 4 роки тому

    Hi mick, you guys are outstanding, everything well organized, it shows everything as is so exciting with a clear view as if you were flying yourself, a few details that I didn't see or hear was the average time required in between to fly it yourself, here in Puerto Rico there is a place that where people go but is a little far from me, it possible is over hundred miles on way to get there, most kind of you to organize all that and bring it to us.

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  4 роки тому

      Jesus Torres Hi Jesus! Thanks for the reply!
      There is no average time for starting to learn to get to fly solo. Some people take a few seasons; for me it took only nine days (which was very fast). It all depends on physical condition, restraint and bravery.
      This video is now five years old. I have become an instructor myself; for the same school I’ve learned flying. If you ever get to come to Europe let me know!
      Have you seen my newer vids? For instance: ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html
      Always stay safe!

    • @JesusTorres-qr1gz
      @JesusTorres-qr1gz 4 роки тому

      @@MrPennenridder most kind of you mick, I appreciate your kindness, just to know where are you guys located?

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  4 роки тому

      Jesus Torres located in Amsterdam. But our courses are all across Europe: France, Italy, Austria, Slovenia etc.

    • @JesusTorres-qr1gz
      @JesusTorres-qr1gz 4 роки тому

      @@MrPennenridder Hi michhiel, most kind of you for taking your time to provide me with your business information, from Puerto Rico my gratitude, live long and prosper, blessings to you and love ones....Jesus Torres.

  • @unravel9907
    @unravel9907 3 роки тому +3

    About halfway in it looks like you're standing in front of a green screen since it's so still. Awesome flying

  • @Mylifelovingit
    @Mylifelovingit 5 років тому +1

    Bravo! Excellent landing. You handled that glider well

  • @t_srossuck_stout7904
    @t_srossuck_stout7904 6 років тому +3

    So exciting to watch, thanks for the video Michiel. How many training flights did you do, before this 'first solo'? Also, did you have some radio communications with your instructor?
    I'm trying to understand more before I try it next year.

  • @BikramSonowal
    @BikramSonowal 6 років тому +1

    It was a great flight. How much it Will cost for the training and the glider ??

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  6 років тому +1

      That depends. Contact your local school.

  • @vijaydon9294
    @vijaydon9294 6 років тому +3

    I want it but how

  • @99bx99
    @99bx99 6 років тому +1

    Hey, and a stand up landing. My first high flight in the 70's was in 4 - 1 L/D (standard) in a swing seat. I'm looking down from 800' trying to decide if I really like this. Guess I did as I stuck with that sport for over 10 years. Flew in all the western states plus Canada, (World Championships) Mexico and Hawaii. Great sport, I miss it. Got into airplanes (Long EZ) and learned how really spend money.

    • @waterdrop154
      @waterdrop154 3 роки тому

      Have you ever made Jesus your Lord and savior? Jesus offers you His Righteousness as a gift He will wash you completely Clean from ALL your sins and wants you to Come to him it says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
      Meaning the punishment for our sins is Hell Because we are not obedient to God. But Jesus was completely obedient to God He went to the cross to die for us and now we do not trust in our obedience but His it says, “Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault.” Gods wrath and Judgment went on Jesus Because He was carrying our sins so God treated Him like the worst sinner now God will Justly treat you like you have never sinned after you believe upon Him so when the blood of Jesus is over you God cannot treat you like a sinner! He never wants to but now He can Justly treat you like you never sinned Jesus was our sacrifice for our sins!
      Tell God you admit your a sinner and ask Him to wash you with His blood and receive His Gift of righteousness. Come out of darkness and into light!
      it’s your part to receive Jesus to believe upon Him. It says,
      “Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.”
      Don’t think it’s not wrong to sin
      -because He loves us.

  • @rizwansario
    @rizwansario 6 років тому +3

    Amazing it was dude !!

  • @jakewalters8482
    @jakewalters8482 5 років тому +2

    Man, that was awesome. Congratulations.

  • @codfather5771
    @codfather5771 7 років тому +44

    I want to do that from my roof

    • @trixxid3610
      @trixxid3610 6 років тому

      idiot

    • @winter7977
      @winter7977 6 років тому

      Cod Father lol

    • @Philosophy15125
      @Philosophy15125 6 років тому +1

      Abbas ben fernas did it and fall.

    • @freshlove7926
      @freshlove7926 6 років тому +1

      Cod Father - i did that lol when i was a kid lol 20 years ago and i fell soo hard . I did not break any bones or anything but i learned that im not an actual bird

    • @adrianzamora1426
      @adrianzamora1426 5 років тому +1

      I hope you don't

  • @thomasjefferson4085
    @thomasjefferson4085 5 років тому +1

    Something Iv'e always wanted to do but as a pilot, I know many things can go wrong and hang gliding is not for the feint hearted. Well done on the solo!

  • @giovannimora5234
    @giovannimora5234 6 років тому +3

    Amazing!!
    That’s in my list.

  • @02634288
    @02634288 4 роки тому

    You've definately got the hang of it. Looks like an incredible experience.

  • @danielbrown1724
    @danielbrown1724 4 роки тому +4

    Why is he just hanging there? I thought you were supposed to level out and lay flat after you're high up, no?
    Beautiful shot nonetheless, looks exhilarating 😃

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  4 роки тому +4

      Daniel Brown thanks and yes: you are right. By now I do fly prone. See ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html
      But since this is my very first solo altitude flight switching to a different harnass might be too much changes to get used to. So still flying with the beginner harnass.

    • @apachurraleproduccion9490
      @apachurraleproduccion9490 4 роки тому +1

      you can do both

    • @itukuppoo4280
      @itukuppoo4280 4 роки тому +1

      Being his first REAL flight, he probably didnt even realise his attitude as he was too busy gawking at the spectacle of actually flying. After all, he just threw down the glider like its his own at the end.

  • @gabrielhasbani3364
    @gabrielhasbani3364 3 роки тому +1

    I was going to go skydiving in skydiving in a couple months but the view you have for a while in gliding makes me want to do it instead

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  3 роки тому

      Thanks! And the more I fly; the better it gets! See my latest vid: ua-cam.com/video/1XL71hDXm2g/v-deo.html

  • @WHUFC71
    @WHUFC71 5 років тому +3

    I was sweating just watching this!!

  • @oldman66live
    @oldman66live 6 років тому +1

    Adding this to my bucket list.

  • @zestydude87
    @zestydude87 5 років тому +4

    Perfection!

  • @aloisiobrunelli4523
    @aloisiobrunelli4523 4 роки тому +2

    Parabéns!!!! Belíssimo vôo!!! Lindo pouso!!!

    • @MrPennenridder
      @MrPennenridder  3 роки тому

      Obrigado!

    • @waterdrop154
      @waterdrop154 3 роки тому

      Have you ever made Jesus your Lord and savior? Jesus offers you His Righteousness as a gift He will wash you completely Clean from ALL your sins and wants you to Come to him it says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
      Meaning the punishment for our sins is Hell Because we are not obedient to God. But Jesus was completely obedient to God He went to the cross to die for us and now we do not trust in our obedience but His it says, “Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault.” Gods wrath and Judgment went on Jesus Because He was carrying our sins so God treated Him like the worst sinner now God will Justly treat you like you have never sinned after you believe upon Him so when the blood of Jesus is over you God cannot treat you like a sinner! He never wants to but now He can Justly treat you like you never sinned Jesus was our sacrifice for our sins!
      Tell God you admit your a sinner and ask Him to wash you with His blood and receive His Gift of righteousness. Come out of darkness and into light!
      it’s your part to receive Jesus to believe upon Him. It says,
      “Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.”
      Don’t think it’s not wrong to sin
      -because He loves us.