Love yer work. Traffic really scares me. Even this vid showed some situations where i would have been very concerned. That glider turning directly overhead. Worries!
Hi! I have a question, being here blocked by the coronavirus in North Italy. I'm a paragliding student, done about 30 flights in easy conditions. I don't know how to beahve in turbolent conditions, I am alway afraid to react in the wrong way. In this video, around minute 1:12, you are in something that you calla a wake fomr the other glider upwind. You automatic reaction was to pull the left brake, and than the right to stop the roll, is this right? Well, I would probably have done the contrary, pulling the right brake in order to stop immediately the roll. Unfortunately we have had to stop all our lessons, now that the weather was becoming more interesting for experiences adn learning...Thanks.. Achille
Seriously? You felt the wake of another paraglider? This shocked me. As a career helicopter pilot I’m pretty familiar with the concepts of wake turbulence and wing tip vortices and would never have expected to be able to experience a bump off a paraglider’ s wake being that they’re so light and all. But I guess if you’re also light then it’s all relative. Amazing. Learning something new everyday
Please make a traffic video that uses different types of hang gliders. This can get pretty tricky and the mid-airs seem to have worse outcomes. Thanks!
Thanks Vicarious, I agree, only problem is, the hang gliders you want to fly with often outclimb the traffic (so aren't in the traffic) and the ones who are stuck in the traffic are the ones you don't want to spend much time circling with while holding a camera :-) seriously though, point taken, it's up to who happens to be in the air when I happen to be up with the right camera setup
Yes, we all know who we want to be wing-in-wing with but there are several serious issues that all PGs need to be familiar with when it comes to HGs. In particular, all weight shift controlled hang gliders suffer from adverse yaw which causes them to initially turn the wrong direction when a roll input is initiated even if the HG is already turning. This is the opposite of PGs which enjoy proverse yaw via the drag induction from inside brake input. Also higher performing HG stall speeds are ~22mph+ in a shallow turn and a PG must be aware of the HG rapidly closing in from behind when turning together especially before hitting the brake toggles. Coordinated HG/PG flight in ridge lift can not only be accomplished but done so in a manner than both vehicles are able to escape the limited lift band in the same thermal core and even work together X/C. I've done it enough times but I'm here in SoCal or would volunteer to assist with filming these aspects. All the best in future segments! Cheers, Jonathan
Given the superb quality of your videos, I would like to see - and I know it would benefit both PG and HG pilots - a similar video about sharing the air with hang gliders, explaining the relative flight characteristics, important differences and limitations of each type, given that we all share the same airspace - unless it's really light and then we (hg pilots) setup and watch you guys flying. Aren't I being good? I didn't say "pair-of-panties" once. :-)
Oh nice video, at last someone done quick and simple examples of navigation your way in air traffic. I like your camera view, what did you use for that front view and no attachment can be seen as if camera floating in front?
In France, we have a simple set of flying rules that basically officialize all what you were explaining in this video. Do you not have those in the UK ?
The rules are the same in every part of the world And like every part of the world, not all the pilots respect rules. Chez vous aussi, chez nous le meme
This is the most crowded site in England. The ridge top is owned by the National Trust, so to fly there you need to be a licenced pilot (BHPA or foreign equivalent) so you have the right third party insurance, and membership of the local paragliding club is required (this covers our landing rights). You can join for the day or annually on shgc.org.uk
ALWAYS love your videos! Please keep them up. I also do a lot of ridge flying here in San Diego (Torrey) and this video was quite relevant.
Great video! Any chance of a beginner speedbar tutorial ??
Love yer work.
Traffic really scares me.
Even this vid showed some situations where i would have been very concerned.
That glider turning directly overhead. Worries!
one more video with really good advices !
Thank you very much for your work and the clarity of the explanations !
Hi! I have a question, being here blocked by the coronavirus in North Italy. I'm a paragliding student, done about 30 flights in easy conditions. I don't know how to beahve in turbolent conditions, I am alway afraid to react in the wrong way. In this video, around minute 1:12, you are in something that you calla a wake fomr the other glider upwind. You automatic reaction was to pull the left brake, and than the right to stop the roll, is this right? Well, I would probably have done the contrary, pulling the right brake in order to stop immediately the roll. Unfortunately we have had to stop all our lessons, now that the weather was becoming more interesting for experiences adn learning...Thanks.. Achille
Seriously? You felt the wake of another paraglider? This shocked me. As a career helicopter pilot I’m pretty familiar with the concepts of wake turbulence and wing tip vortices and would never have expected to be able to experience a bump off a paraglider’ s wake being that they’re so light and all. But I guess if you’re also light then it’s all relative. Amazing. Learning something new everyday
Great tips for sure, thanks for the video Greg! :)
Aha, 360cam ;P Finally, a proper use of one :D Awesome upload, as usual!!!
I like this video-simple and straight
Great video, really like camera angles. Be great to see how you did that.
Please make a traffic video that uses different types of hang gliders. This can get pretty tricky and the mid-airs seem to have worse outcomes. Thanks!
Thanks Vicarious, I agree, only problem is, the hang gliders you want to fly with often outclimb the traffic (so aren't in the traffic) and the ones who are stuck in the traffic are the ones you don't want to spend much time circling with while holding a camera :-) seriously though, point taken, it's up to who happens to be in the air when I happen to be up with the right camera setup
Yes, we all know who we want to be wing-in-wing with but there are several serious issues that all PGs need to be familiar with when it comes to HGs. In particular, all weight shift controlled hang gliders suffer from adverse yaw which causes them to initially turn the wrong direction when a roll input is initiated even if the HG is already turning. This is the opposite of PGs which enjoy proverse yaw via the drag induction from inside brake input. Also higher performing HG stall speeds are ~22mph+ in a shallow turn and a PG must be aware of the HG rapidly closing in from behind when turning together especially before hitting the brake toggles. Coordinated HG/PG flight in ridge lift can not only be accomplished but done so in a manner than both vehicles are able to escape the limited lift band in the same thermal core and even work together X/C. I've done it enough times but I'm here in SoCal or would volunteer to assist with filming these aspects. All the best in future segments! Cheers, Jonathan
Given the superb quality of your videos, I would like to see - and I know it would benefit both PG and HG pilots - a similar video about sharing the air with hang gliders, explaining the relative flight characteristics, important differences and limitations of each type, given that we all share the same airspace - unless it's really light and then we (hg pilots) setup and watch you guys flying. Aren't I being good? I didn't say "pair-of-panties" once. :-)
Be kind be safe. I like it. that was funny. You landed and the lift shut off.
good stuff! mind sharing what your 360 setup looks like?
great! thanks you
How has been done the frontal shot at 0:56?
How did you shot this film? A drone or what? 0:42, 1:11 and so on?
Looking forward to your gaggle guide! =D
Oh nice video, at last someone done quick and simple examples of navigation your way in air traffic. I like your camera view, what did you use for that front view and no attachment can be seen as if camera floating in front?
Very informative, as all ways! Keep up the good work.
That’s a gorgeous ridge
say, is it better to fly behind staggered? I just think about the swirls/wake the glider ahead of you us producing. Could be a problem, no?
Nice video. How can you use the camera ?
Cool these videos will help save some lives and take out the stress. Regards Rob
Excellent job my friend 👍
We can never be reminded too often of the most important rules of flight (and life): be kind, fly safe. Thanks all at Flybubble... :-)
In France, we have a simple set of flying rules that basically officialize all what you were explaining in this video. Do you not have those in the UK ?
Flybubble Paragliding , ok good to know. Very nice work by the way, as always ! 😁
The rules are the same in every part of the world
And like every part of the world, not all the pilots respect rules.
Chez vous aussi, chez nous le meme
What harness is that Greg?
good idia
This is a fantastic ridge. Is it owned by Flybubble or anyone can come an fly there?
This is the most crowded site in England. The ridge top is owned by the National Trust, so to fly there you need to be a licenced pilot (BHPA or foreign equivalent) so you have the right third party insurance, and membership of the local paragliding club is required (this covers our landing rights). You can join for the day or annually on shgc.org.uk
How went filmed that? What equipament are you use to film?
it's a 360 camera Jason. It films absolutely everything. insta360 one
How do you get your footage? What camera is that?
It's cool isn't it? It's an insta360 one on a selfie stick. More filming tips and insight over on patreon.com/flybubble
you're the man, thank you
Hi
I am passionate about paragliding and wanted to attend a lesson in Queensland, Australia and try. Is paragliding safe?
@@flybubbleparagliding I really love this answers appreciate Sir !
Is this a PHI Symphonia?
well spotted. no it's not, it's the little sister, Sonata. Review coming soon!
will the review be out before the end of may?
yes, already shot it, just need to edit the hours of footage
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