Thanks for watching. Low passes can get really ugly real quick so I don't recommend everyone try them. I don't do them all the time but on this flight got the urge. :) Thank goodness my wife is supportive of gliding but doesn't pay much attention. ;) Bruno
Thanks for the tip. Interesting...in all my years flying flapped sailplanes I have never had a flap come out of its position. I have many, many dozens if not hundreds of hours on the ridges in turbulence as well. Never even occurred to me that it could happen. That said, it looks like it did in Switzerland so it can happen. What kind of glider was that one? Did they not put the flap into a detent? Please share more. My life is on the line! :) Take care and thanks, Bruno
Hi Bruno, I am RC airplane builder and pilot and I love your vids. That have convinced me to try the real thing and I have made an arrangement with local airfield and local club to have a go in a sailplane to see how it feels like. The thing is that I can't wait for it to happen :-) That oxygen add-on you have is it something "standard" or you need to put that in the plane? Also that large screen in your cockpit is built in, or your job? Thanks and safe flying.
Years ago, two gliders did three low passes at Tonopah with a strong evening thermal on downwind, they were able to climb after pulling up from the low pass. It was great fun to watch.
I have no experience as a pilot, but like watching the videos, especially the ones that include landings. I'm interested to know if it is safe to apply the brakes whilst descending and turning at the same time.
Here the crop is mostly alfalfa or wheat. I talked to a few farmers and they said that if there is any damage to the crop by the wheel rolling on it you are talking about less than a dollar's worth of damage. I have landed in 8-9 farmer's fields over the last 19 years and all of them have been cool and not worried at all about any damage. They just thought it was neat seeing a flying thing from the sky come land. Hopefully it stays that way! :) Bruno
You should be able to easily see the airspeed indicated. Make sure you watch the videos on the 1080 resolution. Indicated airspeed was around 125 knots.
Hi Bruno, the video is awesome! Do me a little favour though... The left hand always on the flap lever to keep it locked down while flying low and fast. There was an issue here in Switzerland a few years ago.
Glad you are enjoying the videos. Yes, it is just fine to apply the air brakes and turn at the same time. Just be careful for how fast you will be descending! :) Bruno
Love the in cockpit views. I flew sailplanes several years ago and had to stop for several reasons, but you're allowing me to relive those wonderful times. Thanks :)
Re previous low pass comment-- it's always something of a risk to go low other than to land. Altitude, airspeed and good judgment are the greatest safety factors in flight. Going low in a glider throws away altitude, but if that's traded for the airspeed to get back up to a safer eight it can be okay. That's when judgment becomes the critical factor. There's a long-standing saying among pilots -- there are old pilots and bold pilots, but there are no old, bold pilots!
Thanks for these videos Bruno. I'm finding them very interesting and enjoyable. I spent twenty years as a hang glider pilot in Western Australia and these videos of yours take me back...
I enjoy a beat up as much as anybody, but would it have not been more sensible to go either side of the trailer park (which had people in it), because better pilots than us have F..ked up doing similar stunts. Otherwise usual great video Bruno.
We've got one hundred years of really solid data on the high risk nature of conducting low passes. Lots and lots of totally dead Republicans AND Democrats. There's no cause for it. It's stupid and reckless and anybody pointing it out is simply telling you the truth. That wisdom has been paid for with the blood of others, so how about respecting their loss and just consider what Mr. Ariss is trying to tell you? Or go out and mimic this garbage and possibly self-eliminate form the gene pool. Just don't take anybody else with you and screw you in advance for my higher aircraft insurance rates.
Why are glider pilots always wearing walking shorts and a bucket hat ??? Don't they realize they're in a fiberglass coffin traveling at 120 MPH ???? Maybe a helmet would be a more appropriate fashion statement !????!
Ooh how I wished we could see the altimeter and air speed indicator at the same time you made that last low altitude, high-speed pass ... Let me see if I can indeed see it in HD in a larger screen than my iPhone! ;)
Agreed. Glad this was a long time ago so it is too much history to have the FAA come calling. I would not try this now. Lots of hard lessons learned since this video was made. Cheers.
FAR 91.119 (c)Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. This video is a great demonstration of immaturity.
Holy Cow 1:20 to 1:26 that looked like 200+ mph "How fast can gliders fly?" So I Googled that question and came up with almost 400 mph which I sort of doubt. But---- Put this title in the You Tube [Search] box: "New Dynamic Soaring World Record -- 392mph" Crappy video quality, and I think that was ground speed on a really windy that day, but there it is!
@@randomguyinanglider4090 Thanks for the reply, a revisit of that "New Dynamic Soaring World Record -- 392mph" title shows that I overlooked the fact that it was an RC glider.
Have never flown -- well, not other than a few hours of L-16 dual as a CAP cadet years ago -- but I've spent a lifetime reading all the first-person stuff I can find from WWII and Vietnam military pilots. I can say from my vast 'research' that low passes, done right, aren't particularly dangerous (as long as the wings don't fall off). The trick of course is that not everyone is careful to do them right.....
Super cool! so much fun, making a low pass finish after a cross country flight.. These days its asked to make straight in finishes during competitions, because that is considered safer, but takes out the fun a bit.
Great stuff Bruno. Makes my heart race! Ignore the naysayers even though they have a valid point. I mean, jumping out of airplanes or racing motorcycles or boats isn't safe either but many of us do it. As long as reasonable precautions are made and agreed upon in advance. And as you said, "private AP among friends".
That was a SH ventus. I didn't know myself about this accident. We came talking about this accident right a few days ago at work and the person who told me about it was closely related to the guy involved in the accident. I never heard before of a flap coming off the detent myself, but if it happens while flying high it is no issue a none talks about it. It doesn't have to be a flaw in the ldetent design but it's enough that the pilot by mistake misses to engage it properly.
Hi Bruno, that's a cool finish. Nice low pass! The ASW-15 is doing great. Last week I spent 7 days in France and flew my first XC ever! 150K triangle, so that's a good start I think. It's true what you said about XC flying: It's a addiction and always a challange. I will keep going on to improve my skills, you're a great insperation. BTW, I flew a nice low pass last weekend to: In the P-51 Mustang! Check the awsome footage made by my wife Nency: ua-cam.com/video/wJqJ03z7Jlo/v-deo.html
Fantastic. Requires good judgement when you have power . This guy has a great feeling for height gets really low in places.Flies with a very light touch, magic stuff.
That's an instrument called the variometer, the higher and quicker the tone peeps, the more positive rate climb you will have. For gliders thermal conditions are essential to lift up the plane. Without thermals the glider couldn't create altitude. With a mountain a glider can also create altitude from the wind that is blowing upwards the ridge of a mountain. The variometer will also peep faster and quicker here if you have more positive rate climb. When a glider descends the variometer will peep slower with a lower tone.
I'm a pilot, but not glider pilot, and I can't get over the energy management on the first low pass to climb! It seems like the powered glider. Also, I've never seen a glider with bells and whistle avionics. Great video, thanks for sharing.
That just means that it is time for you to take a ride in a glider and maybe even consider getting your rating! You would be amazed at what we can do. I also fly power and own a T210 but my longest flight ever in any ship is over 500 miles in a glider! :) Take care, Bruno
What is the speed you reached during the lowpass? And in general, what is the average speed you can sail in that glider? i really enjoyed your video. i’ve been curious about that.
Maybe I'm out of currency but doesn't the second pass violate minimum safe altitudes over people or property based on the idea that the midfield pass was not "required for takeoff or landing?"
Thanks for watching. Low passes can get really ugly real quick so I don't recommend everyone try them. I don't do them all the time but on this flight got the urge. :) Thank goodness my wife is supportive of gliding but doesn't pay much attention. ;) Bruno
Thanks for the tip. Interesting...in all my years flying flapped sailplanes I have never had a flap come out of its position. I have many, many dozens if not hundreds of hours on the ridges in turbulence as well. Never even occurred to me that it could happen. That said, it looks like it did in Switzerland so it can happen. What kind of glider was that one? Did they not put the flap into a detent? Please share more. My life is on the line! :) Take care and thanks, Bruno
do all gliders have R2D2?
Pretty much all since the 80s do.
And we even understand what the Beeps are telling us. And R2D2 has many Brothers with different Voices.
thats a good one :D
Sounds like there's a Clanger trapped behind the panel (only the UK readers of a certain age will get that...)
Thanks so much. I put in the panel myself a few winters ago and have really enjoyed it. Happy thermals as well. :) Bruno
Amazing :) Especially second low pass.
Love it. Wish there was an outside shot of your low pass
Thanks for watching Gary and for taking the time to comment. So glad you are enjoying my videos. Take care, Bruno
Wow, it sure holds a lot of energy from those dives.
Melinda Green I know right ?! This thing is staying in the air FOREVER! oO
Must have been good Thermals that day... I'm looking at the Tassle thing...
Beautiful flight !!! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Bruno,
I am RC airplane builder and pilot and I love your vids. That have convinced me to try the real thing and I have made an arrangement with local airfield and local club to have a go in a sailplane to see how it feels like. The thing is that I can't wait for it to happen :-) That oxygen add-on you have is it something "standard" or you need to put that in the plane? Also that large screen in your cockpit is built in, or your job?
Thanks and safe flying.
Wow such great passes, having just gone solo this is something I can only dream of at the moment :)
Clement Allen Ya did one on Saturday! :P
Oh yes I did! How time flies :)
Fantastic, Bruno, thanks for the ride!!
Years ago, two gliders did three low passes at Tonopah with a strong evening thermal on downwind, they were able to climb after pulling up from the low pass. It was great fun to watch.
That looked unsafe and reckless.
Meaning awesome.
I have no experience as a pilot, but like watching the videos, especially the ones that include landings. I'm interested to know if it is safe to apply the brakes whilst descending and turning at the same time.
Here the crop is mostly alfalfa or wheat. I talked to a few farmers and they said that if there is any damage to the crop by the wheel rolling on it you are talking about less than a dollar's worth of damage. I have landed in 8-9 farmer's fields over the last 19 years and all of them have been cool and not worried at all about any damage. They just thought it was neat seeing a flying thing from the sky come land. Hopefully it stays that way! :) Bruno
You should be able to easily see the airspeed indicated. Make sure you watch the videos on the 1080 resolution. Indicated airspeed was around 125 knots.
Hi Bruno, the video is awesome! Do me a little favour though... The left hand always on the flap lever to keep it locked down while flying low and fast. There was an issue here in Switzerland a few years ago.
Glad you are enjoying the videos. Yes, it is just fine to apply the air brakes and turn at the same time. Just be careful for how fast you will be descending! :) Bruno
Love the in cockpit views. I flew sailplanes several years ago and had to stop for several reasons, but you're allowing me to relive those wonderful times. Thanks :)
Awesome! You will absolutely love the thrill / freedom / challenge that gliding offers. Stay safe and have a blast. Bruno
Negative ghost rider the pattern is full. :)
Re previous low pass comment-- it's always something of a risk to go low other than to land. Altitude, airspeed and good judgment are the greatest safety factors in flight. Going low in a glider throws away altitude, but if that's traded for the airspeed to get back up to a safer eight it can be okay. That's when judgment becomes the critical factor. There's a long-standing saying among pilots -- there are old pilots and bold pilots, but there are no old, bold pilots!
Great video! :-)
Which cam did you use?
WOW ! I had no idea how fast gliders could fly, Amazing.
:) Thanks. I really like this watch too. A Breitling Chronometer.
I think I'd rethink the speed bump "grass" and take the tire wear on the runway!
That's a really really nice looking glider. My club's gliders are about 40 years old haha
Thanks for these videos Bruno. I'm finding them very interesting and enjoyable. I spent twenty years as a hang glider pilot in Western Australia and these videos of yours take me back...
TOP GUN 2
Can't believe how noisy it is in the cockpit of a super streamlined aircraft that doesn't have a power source! Nice flight and landing,in any case.
The second Low Pass is Beautiful ... Nice video !
Dude, you are the MAN! I could watch these all day long! Great couple of passes!
It's like I see myself in the futur, being a dick xD
I enjoy a beat up as much as anybody, but would it have not been more sensible to go either side of the trailer park (which had people in it), because better pilots than us have F..ked up doing similar stunts. Otherwise usual great video Bruno.
let me guess, you're a Hillary voter?
We've got one hundred years of really solid data on the high risk nature of conducting low passes. Lots and lots of totally dead Republicans AND Democrats. There's no cause for it. It's stupid and reckless and anybody pointing it out is simply telling you the truth. That wisdom has been paid for with the blood of others, so how about respecting their loss and just consider what Mr. Ariss is trying to tell you? Or go out and mimic this garbage and possibly self-eliminate form the gene pool. Just don't take anybody else with you and screw you in advance for my higher aircraft insurance rates.
awsome. who needs a jet engine? gravity is free lol
Not free. You gotta buy it from the towplane.
Why are glider pilots always wearing walking shorts and a bucket hat ??? Don't they realize they're in a fiberglass coffin traveling at 120 MPH ???? Maybe a helmet would be a more appropriate fashion statement !????!
An helmet wouldnt bring much the cockpit is desint to catch the impact, also an helmet wouldnt fit
Nice....please get your gardener to roll your grass though...that was bumpy.....I love high end gliders like this....Cool clip..
Sure wouldn't be able to do that in a Schweizer 2-33!
West east, make up your mind :-) Seriously nice! but indeed a landing in the rough, big fun!
Ooh how I wished we could see the altimeter and air speed indicator at the same time you made that last low altitude, high-speed pass ...
Let me see if I can indeed see it in HD in a larger screen than my iPhone! ;)
I mean, you could get in trouble for that. Flying within 500 feet of a structure when it was not necessary for takeoff or landing.
Agreed. Glad this was a long time ago so it is too much history to have the FAA come calling. I would not try this now. Lots of hard lessons learned since this video was made. Cheers.
FAR 91.119 (c)Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. This video is a great demonstration of immaturity.
Holy Cow 1:20 to 1:26 that looked like 200+ mph "How fast can gliders fly?" So I Googled that question and came up with almost 400 mph which I sort of doubt.
But----
Put this title in the You Tube [Search] box: "New Dynamic Soaring World Record -- 392mph"
Crappy video quality, and I think that was ground speed on a really windy that day, but there it is!
The fastest gider is the german acrobatic MÜ28 with 400kmh or abaut 260 miles an houer
@@randomguyinanglider4090 Thanks for the reply, a revisit of that "New Dynamic Soaring World Record -- 392mph" title shows that I overlooked the fact that it was an RC glider.
Very exciting!
Buzzing the tower have got a new meaning that was buzzing the ground, jees. :D
Bruno Vassel : Just cerious, but are you normally allowed to take out the speedbreaks while you are turning? Nice video! Cheers Kristian!
"Ahhh, that was fun." Yea, it was!
Have never flown -- well, not other than a few hours of L-16 dual as a CAP cadet years ago -- but I've spent a lifetime reading all the first-person stuff I can find from WWII and Vietnam military pilots. I can say from my vast 'research' that low passes, done right, aren't particularly dangerous (as long as the wings don't fall off). The trick of course is that not everyone is careful to do them right.....
What you call 'grass' we call a 'patch of weeds'. Looked pretty rough rolling out...but maybe it was just the camera angle.
Super cool! so much fun, making a low pass finish after a cross country flight.. These days its asked to make straight in finishes during competitions, because that is considered safer, but takes out the fun a bit.
Great stuff Bruno. Makes my heart race!
Ignore the naysayers even though they have a valid point. I mean, jumping out of airplanes or racing motorcycles or boats isn't safe either but many of us do it. As long as reasonable precautions are made and agreed upon in advance. And as you said, "private AP among friends".
That was a SH ventus. I didn't know myself about this accident. We came talking about this accident right a few days ago at work and the person who told me about it was closely related to the guy involved in the accident. I never heard before of a flap coming off the detent myself, but if it happens while flying high it is no issue a none talks about it. It doesn't have to be a flaw in the ldetent design but it's enough that the pilot by mistake misses to engage it properly.
Hi Bruno, that's a cool finish. Nice low pass! The ASW-15 is doing great. Last week I spent 7 days in France and flew my first XC ever! 150K triangle, so that's a good start I think. It's true what you said about XC flying: It's a addiction and always a challange. I will keep going on to improve my skills, you're a great insperation. BTW, I flew a nice low pass last weekend to: In the P-51 Mustang! Check the awsome footage made by my wife Nency: ua-cam.com/video/wJqJ03z7Jlo/v-deo.html
What is the reason for jiggling the joystick backwards and forwards during the hold-off?
Did you ever fly in night?
flap and airbrakes XD instead of throttle and propeller pitch ahahah
the opposite of power but still beautiful
Fantastic. Requires good judgement when you have power . This guy has a great feeling for height gets really low in places.Flies with a very light touch, magic stuff.
love the 2nd pass Bruno, wicked mate...what airspeed do you reckon? Ross
Nice flying Bruno !!! Love that second pass.
what's the beep at 2:34?
Airspace warning. I flew within 1 miles of a military area that is just north of the field.
It's R2D2
I'm not going to try this in our club K13. Great video! What an amazing aircraft!
and thats how its done
Flew a quick 100k today in a 13.5 meter ship. Lots fun.
Those upper and lower levers on the left hand side, one is Spoilers and the other ????
stealhty1 Flaps
Awesome low pass Bruno ;) May I ask what brand and model your watch is? It looks amazing.
Spends lots o freud time on that there joystick.
alala les américains...
wow 2 low passes and it was still difficult to get that glider to land, it just wanted to keep flying.
Thanks for the great videos Bruno! I've started studying for my GPL and I enjoy your content!
jiiiiiiiihaaaaaa 😍
That was cool. Wish I could have seen that in person.
that was great fun to watch
You seem like youre pretty damn good at this! nice job
Very cool. How does he keep that speed going.
What alt you had before going down and what speed you had before pulling off? I don't see it very well on the video.
Somewhere around 100 ft above the ground and going 140 knots indicated. Watch the video again on a big screen and in HD. Much better! :) Bruno
Like landing on corrugated cardboard good job
Very nice Bruno!
Bumpy!
Thanks Bruno, it looked faster
nice job by an obvious glider pro..............
Curious, what is the tone that gets higher and lower seemingly randomly? I'm sure it's obvious to most of you here.
That's an instrument called the variometer, the higher and quicker the tone peeps, the more positive rate climb you will have. For gliders thermal conditions are essential to lift up the plane. Without thermals the glider couldn't create altitude. With a mountain a glider can also create altitude from the wind that is blowing upwards the ridge of a mountain. The variometer will also peep faster and quicker here if you have more positive rate climb. When a glider descends the variometer will peep slower with a lower tone.
BlueSky Btw, nice flyby and landing, also nice video's on your channel!
@@boeingcontrole52 It lets you enjoy the view rather than have to look at the instrument panel so much. Divides the work between eye and ear.
Is there such thing as speed brakes in a glider
Hi Bruno, Not the best Way getingelt Old ;-))
Could you mount a camera on your tail so we can see the aircraft
Nice. Uber nice.
Thats not grass that's a cow paddock.
Very nice!
No gear lever on the left side like the 20 ;).
Landing too much fast ;-)
I'm a pilot, but not glider pilot, and I can't get over the energy management on the first low pass to climb! It seems like the powered glider. Also, I've never seen a glider with bells and whistle avionics. Great video, thanks for sharing.
That just means that it is time for you to take a ride in a glider and maybe even consider getting your rating! You would be amazed at what we can do. I also fly power and own a T210 but my longest flight ever in any ship is over 500 miles in a glider! :) Take care, Bruno
Huge amount of potential energy
hu du yi dian zi ling yi dian.
And that kids... Is how you buzz the tower!
it looks like ur playin with a winnie
What is the speed you reached during the lowpass? And in general, what is the average speed you can sail in that glider? i really enjoyed your video. i’ve been curious about that.
On a low pass the ideal speed is around 250kmh !
Yep those were low passes. Loved it.
Energy management, the second pass was really low
Pilot hicup 0:20😂😂😂
Maybe I'm out of currency but doesn't the second pass violate minimum safe altitudes over people or property based on the idea that the midfield pass was not "required for takeoff or landing?"
Long story short: private airport among friends. :)
justsnappy you must be a joy at parties.
Oh. Buzz Killington here
Dude....