If you want to know what was going through my head.... Across the mountains, even though the wind was high and the clouds were few, I thought the chances of continuing to find climbs was actually very good. It was the middle of the day, and there was tons of sun on the slopes. We couldn't go absolutely baller because the terrain was so high as to cut into our working band, but I didn't see any reason to go very slow or deviate much. The jump to the grapevine was more of an experiment. I did see some wisps there, so I was pretty sure I would find something. I forgot that people told me that the wind funnels through there, so I did not take into account that I would be lower than I would expect. I barely arrived above the terrain...I'll definitely remember that for the future though :) Thanks for doing my homework for me! Nice one.
Very nice video. Thanks for the mention at 8:35 Fun flying with you guys! I was chasing Ramy and didn’t realize you wear all behind us until we converged in that thermal.
Hello Ben. Really enjoy your videos and commentary. I'm not a pilot, but enjoy flying in my sim. I just wanted to suggest a couple ideas. First, I'd enjoy a tour of your glider showing all the features and tools. Second, I would like an explanation of ballast... Why you use it, benefits, when to use it when to dump, etc... Keep up the great work!
I always wondered if soaring would be right for me. I fly a PPG, my buddies and I usually try to avoid thermals so we launch late in the evening or early am. Your videos with music and narration are incredible! Really paints a picture of the hunt for thermals, your plan B scenarios, the strategy behind it... It's incredibly enlightening for those of us interested in becoming a glider pilot but unaware of the sport of the glide. Thank you for sharing and please keep them coming! Hopefully I'll see you in the sky somewhere!
14:10 "I figure this is my chance to catch up to Ramy", said no one correctly, ever. Lol. He does have you beat by about 15%? all day, so no shame there I'd say. Nice flight!
I'm a sailor and I keep thinking a headwind should actually be able to be "tacked" or zigzagged into at about fourty five degrees and this should actually give you lift at the same time as traveling into it...?
What camera do you use? The cockpit view does not show additional camera. Therefore, you use only 1 camera. Vibrating scene shows the camera is attached to your head. It is a mystery how you take this video. A glider pilot in Oregon.
The safety risks when outlanding in the US is coming from the owner of the field you're landing on . He could welcome you wth a salvo of his "assault rifle" for daring to land on his piece of dirt without his permission .
If you want to know what was going through my head....
Across the mountains, even though the wind was high and the clouds were few, I thought the chances of continuing to find climbs was actually very good. It was the middle of the day, and there was tons of sun on the slopes. We couldn't go absolutely baller because the terrain was so high as to cut into our working band, but I didn't see any reason to go very slow or deviate much.
The jump to the grapevine was more of an experiment. I did see some wisps there, so I was pretty sure I would find something. I forgot that people told me that the wind funnels through there, so I did not take into account that I would be lower than I would expect. I barely arrived above the terrain...I'll definitely remember that for the future though :)
Thanks for doing my homework for me! Nice one.
As a sailer and private pilot, this was fascinating. Thanks for letting me tag along on your adventure!
I enjoyed the video, editing and commentary. Thank you!
I like the narration, it helps me understand nuances I never thought about. Well done!
Very nice video.
Thanks for the mention at 8:35
Fun flying with you guys! I was chasing Ramy and didn’t realize you wear all behind us until we converged in that thermal.
Hello Ben. Really enjoy your videos and commentary. I'm not a pilot, but enjoy flying in my sim. I just wanted to suggest a couple ideas. First, I'd enjoy a tour of your glider showing all the features and tools. Second, I would like an explanation of ballast... Why you use it, benefits, when to use it when to dump, etc... Keep up the great work!
Those are good suggestions. I have a couple of videos planned that should cover those questions, so stay tuned.
That's was awesome Ben!!!!!!
Nice, Ben! Terrific video, thank you!
I always wondered if soaring would be right for me. I fly a PPG, my buddies and I usually try to avoid thermals so we launch late in the evening or early am. Your videos with music and narration are incredible! Really paints a picture of the hunt for thermals, your plan B scenarios, the strategy behind it... It's incredibly enlightening for those of us interested in becoming a glider pilot but unaware of the sport of the glide. Thank you for sharing and please keep them coming! Hopefully I'll see you in the sky somewhere!
Thanks for the great comment. Lots of paraglider pilots migrate to gliders. Come join us! The performance will blow your mind. :)
What an adventure. Great video and flying.
14:10 "I figure this is my chance to catch up to Ramy", said no one correctly, ever. Lol. He does have you beat by about 15%? all day, so no shame there I'd say. Nice flight!
Thanks. Well done!
You’ve done it again Ben. So very educational and informative. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Extremely interesting distance flying glider sailplane video.
#Streckenflug #MacCready
Great video. My buddies and I used to do similar flights out of Tehachapi.
Great video! And congrats!
I very much enjoyed this video. Nice to see decision making process.
Great Video!! Thank you!
Really enjoy your videos. Great work!
I was over your way in April, tried 3 weeks to tee up with a local club for a fly with no success.
Sorry you weren't able to get a flight in. Are you a new pilot, or just visiting?
Mindblowing.
fantastic!
Nice video..enjoyed it..
I'm a sailor and I keep thinking a headwind should actually be able to be "tacked" or zigzagged into at about fourty five degrees and this should actually give you lift at the same time as traveling into it...?
If only! A headwind only detracts, in the case of aircraft.
Amazing flight. How much baggage can you fit in the glider for these travel by glider flights?
@@AirJoe not a lot, but I don't need a lot. One change of clothes and a toothbrush.
Glider flying seems a lot like sailing. You may be going the same place but you likely wont take the same route and get different wind
That's true, there are a lot of parallels. Both are propelled by moving air.
What camera do you use? The cockpit view does not show additional camera. Therefore, you use only 1 camera. Vibrating scene shows the camera is attached to your head. It is a mystery how you take this video. A glider pilot in Oregon.
@@CazYokoyama I use an Insta360 X3, mounted on the side of the cockpit
It is 360deg view and reframing capability. Now I understand. Thx.
Wonderful video. Very inspiring flights and such great narration.
How do you like the ls6 handling in 17.5m compared to 15m?
@@RoelBaardman I've never really used the 15m tips. No reason to unless you're racing.
The safety risks when outlanding in the US is coming from the owner of the field you're landing on . He could welcome you wth a salvo of his "assault rifle" for daring to land on his piece of dirt without his permission .