First time I've ever seen a Grobe loop, let alone two in formation ! What a great day !! Soaring is the art of reading the invisible air to maximize performance. Love it !!
Hi Allan, I hope you are well? Guy and Rob certainly know how to make them float around the sky with great precision. It was such an honor to be asked to fly with them.
Hi Giles. Had to be a real treat, I'm sure. I never done a winch launch before (except my R/C gliders). Must be a thrill compare to aero tow ? Wife and I caught COVID 3 weeks ago. Feeling better now. I work in a hospital, so most likely contracted it there. Will try to get back to the gold fields this coming weekend. 🤠⛏⚒👍
Wow, Mr Vella is back in the house. I think you should find a gliding centre and have a go, that would be an epic vlog from your side of the pond. It was great to get back in a glider after so long. Meeting the students and being able to interview them was a real privilege. The aerobatics at the end was just AWESOME.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 it certainly looked fun! Braver than me, I'd not be in my 'happy place' that close to another aircraft, but they must be very experienced at that game - and when he mentioned Dubai I confess my first thought was on the logistics of getting the planes there more than anything else!
Great work Giles, agree with Chris, a brill landing..you could feel the concentration... and all was quiet :-)) Great to meet you at the Darley moor fly-in, forgot to ask loads more questions about the flexwings in awe of all the flylight sub 70's around! keep the video's coming they're an absolute must to watch for the aviation community - Excellent
Hi Kevin, it was good to meet you as well. That video is still in the edit pile, too much time away ;) Yes, concentration face indeed. Ask away if you have any further questions.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Hi Giles, one of the q's to ask, i was wondering how many lessons it took you to get to the 'ready for solo' stage with the peabee?, i have watched all your training video's and they must be a great help towards anyone undertaking their training .
Hi Kevin, it was one of those videos that could be an hour long, but no one would watch it. The ladies were such good sports and the surprise at the end of the day was a real treat.
Well what a video. The future of the sport, your return to silent flight, then just throw in an Aerosparx flight with Mt Westgate - as you do.. 😉 Just awesome stuff, Giles. Loved this. 😁😁👏👍😎
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Honestly Giles this almost brought a lump to the throat! We're a strange and unique breed, us bumoffground folk. I'm very proud to be a member. 😉
Somehow I missed this from my stream, great video Giles somehow gliding video always looks so cool. This has to be one of the most professionally produced and epically shot videos in your archive Giles it needs way more views, hopefully it will pick them up over time. Brilliant and great interviews. My fav.
Great video Giles, my first flights were with the ATC in the Viking Glider, culminating in me going solo aged 17. I didn't step foot in a GA aircraft again until two years ago, when i started my PPL training. I truly believe the "core skills" learnt early on, in the "purest form of flight" are what enabled me to gain my PPL in 45hrs. After gliding, flying with an engine feels a bit like cheating !!!........ It was great to see you flying without a helmet on for a change, that grin on your face was priceless. keep up the good work.
Hi Chris, it's amazing how refreshing it is to fly without an engine, using only thermals to stay up. Like yourself my civvi gliding gave me a really solid foundation for my PPL. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, I still have the silly grin.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I flew to the LAA rally on Friday and met the amazing Ben Ashman .... he really is a lovely man, happy to talk aircraft, without pushing a sales pitch .... yet I still nearly walked away with a pee bea 🤣
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I did, and it felt good. Although being a fat lump I would have to go for the 180 engine 🤣 I think my father and I will head down to Stoke in Kent next spring and have a few lessons on flex wings, before we make our mind up. I was also very impressed the Skyranger Ninja
@@GolfFoxtrot22 no Giles have a voucher for fixed wing my son's got me haven't been yet because of covid restrictions they got it bye mistake as I would like to do flex wing .,I would like very much to own and fly a P Bee we live in hope ☺
Just got around to watching this one. Gliders fascinate me but I like the comfort blanket of having an engine. The look on your face when you started to pull into that loop is a picture. Great vid Giles.
As i always say ... best youtube channel ! Now... that Ashman Adam w/ the Atom engine one day electric is the future of sport flying... Wished you reviewed the new Parajet Lite Trike 😁
HI Sara, there is a secret electric project coming out of Flylight, so stay tuned. I've tried paramotor trikes before, I'm just not a fan. I'm. Not sure if you've seen my previous video but I don't own a paramotor atm.
Allie had a proper glider pilots hat. Yes my subjects of, math, physics and engineering all have helped my flying. I have not flown a glider for years but like many ATC cadets I started with gliding and then went on to power (for FREE), well with a fair bit of effort.
It's a shame all the motor gliders have all gone now. Getting flying slots for Air Cadets is really difficult now and a lot of the VGS and AEFs have been disbanded. Sad times.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 It is a shame that the ATC is not supported the way it was. I never got to fly in a motor glider in the ATC the Venture just came in and I was too big. When I got a flight in a Grob 109 (when based at Kinloss) they would not shutdown the engine, as it was not in the operational allowed parameters (well you could have wiped the floor with me, a motor glider not allowed to glide).
Fantastic! Great video! I was cheering with you when you nailed that landing. What is the Vne on those gliders? I love the sound they make as they fly over me. Giles, did you get a chance to introduce Aly and Susan to Paragliding or Hang Gliding? I am sure both would like the wide open view. PS. My son is waiting for a calm day at SkySchool to take his first solo. I guess it has been too windy there.
Hi Chris, wow I bet your son is excited. Its been windy for a while actually. It was gusting 20mph on this day but gliders like a bit of wind. I was happy with the landing having not flown stick and rudder for a bit, it came back really quickly. I've just looked up the Vne, 151 kts or 280 kph, pretty awesome to be honest. I think Ali and Susan were more focused on conventional fixed wing aircraft but it was so good to have an insight into their flying.
Great vid mate I want to have a lesson in a flex wing and then a glider can I ask when doing glider lessons is it with a engine or towed thanks also is it a self cert medical for gliding licence Also what aircraft is in the second part of the video and what is the smoke coming out of it thanks
Hi Deon, you can get towed up behind another aircraft ( Aerotow) and released at height 2000ft etc, or a winch launch which can get you to 1500 ft and then you can thermal up from there. There is a cost difference but I used to mainly use the Aerotow as it gave me more time. Its a self cert medical. I hope that helps.
@@deonogorman928 the last aircraft is a Grob109 and is a motorglider so you basically need a Private Pilots Licence with Motorglider rating. That is a full medical.
That......was a lot of fun Giles. Thanks for the ride! 👍
Hi There 'The Worship Traveler', it certainly was and a nice surprise. I hope I can pay forward one day to someone else.
First time I've ever seen a Grobe loop, let alone two in formation ! What a great day !! Soaring is the art of reading the invisible air to maximize performance. Love it !!
Hi Allan, I hope you are well? Guy and Rob certainly know how to make them float around the sky with great precision. It was such an honor to be asked to fly with them.
Hi Giles. Had to be a real treat, I'm sure. I never done a winch launch before (except my R/C gliders). Must be a thrill compare to aero tow ? Wife and I caught COVID 3 weeks ago. Feeling better now. I work in a hospital, so most likely contracted it there. Will try to get back to the gold fields this coming weekend. 🤠⛏⚒👍
Thank you Giles, cracking video..again!
Hi John, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
More content just like this! You’re a great interviewer, my friend! These differing sides of aviation are fantastic to watch.
Wow, Mr Vella is back in the house. I think you should find a gliding centre and have a go, that would be an epic vlog from your side of the pond. It was great to get back in a glider after so long. Meeting the students and being able to interview them was a real privilege. The aerobatics at the end was just AWESOME.
Excellent mate, takes me back to my acro run in a glider.
Ahh yes, I remember the video you posted.
Wow, really exciting Giles!
HI Dave, it was a great day, one for the memories
Excellent! That looked such fun!! Plus you stayed calm through the formation loops with smoke - that's trust!
It was fun, there is not really a get out point either but I trusted Guy. Have you seen any of their main videos?
@@GolfFoxtrot22 it certainly looked fun! Braver than me, I'd not be in my 'happy place' that close to another aircraft, but they must be very experienced at that game - and when he mentioned Dubai I confess my first thought was on the logistics of getting the planes there more than anything else!
Great work Giles, agree with Chris, a brill landing..you could feel the concentration... and all was quiet :-)) Great to meet you at the Darley moor fly-in, forgot to ask loads more questions about the flexwings in awe of all the flylight sub 70's around! keep the video's coming they're an absolute must to watch for the aviation community - Excellent
Hi Kevin, it was good to meet you as well. That video is still in the edit pile, too much time away ;) Yes, concentration face indeed. Ask away if you have any further questions.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Hi Giles, one of the q's to ask, i was wondering how many lessons it took you to get to the 'ready for solo' stage with the peabee?, i have watched all your training video's and they must be a great help towards anyone undertaking their training .
Hi Kevin, everyone will learn at different rates, but I took 6 lessons before Jim sent me on my merry way. I hope that helps.
Have to say, that looked amazing, Giles! Another great video crammed with interesting people and amazing footage 👌👏👏
Hi Kevin, it was one of those videos that could be an hour long, but no one would watch it. The ladies were such good sports and the surprise at the end of the day was a real treat.
Excellent. Definitely on my bucket list Giles 👌🇦🇺🍻
Hi John, do it, do it, DOOOOO ITTT!!! haha.
Very inspiring
Hi Nat, it really was such a great day.
Well what a video. The future of the sport, your return to silent flight, then just throw in an Aerosparx flight with Mt Westgate - as you do.. 😉 Just awesome stuff, Giles. Loved this. 😁😁👏👍😎
Hi Dan, I knew you would appreciate this video. It did bring me right back. The flight at the end was awesome.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Honestly Giles this almost brought a lump to the throat! We're a strange and unique breed, us bumoffground folk. I'm very proud to be a member. 😉
Somehow I missed this from my stream, great video Giles somehow gliding video always looks so cool. This has to be one of the most professionally produced and epically shot videos in your archive Giles it needs way more views, hopefully it will pick them up over time. Brilliant and great interviews. My fav.
They are just so graceful and you can be so precise. It took me right back to my younger days.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I added to my comment as I didn't manage to finish it before dinner was called :-)
Great video Giles, my first flights were with the ATC in the Viking Glider, culminating in me going solo aged 17. I didn't step foot in a GA aircraft again until two years ago, when i started my PPL training. I truly believe the "core skills" learnt early on, in the "purest form of flight" are what enabled me to gain my PPL in 45hrs. After gliding, flying with an engine feels a bit like cheating !!!........ It was great to see you flying without a helmet on for a change, that grin on your face was priceless. keep up the good work.
Hi Chris, it's amazing how refreshing it is to fly without an engine, using only thermals to stay up. Like yourself my civvi gliding gave me a really solid foundation for my PPL. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, I still have the silly grin.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I flew to the LAA rally on Friday and met the amazing Ben Ashman .... he really is a lovely man, happy to talk aircraft, without pushing a sales pitch .... yet I still nearly walked away with a pee bea 🤣
@@crisjpalmer He is a man with so many cool stories but hides it all behind a cool exterior. I hope you had a good weekend.
Did you have a sit in one?
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I did, and it felt good. Although being a fat lump I would have to go for the 180 engine 🤣 I think my father and I will head down to Stoke in Kent next spring and have a few lessons on flex wings, before we make our mind up. I was also very impressed the Skyranger Ninja
I have the Moster 185, I'm no slight lump. It still popped off the ground with 20 litres (SSDR) in no time.
Great video Giles enjoyed it so much thank you for sharing 😀
Hi Dessy, do you think you'll have a go at gliding then?
@@GolfFoxtrot22 no Giles have a voucher for fixed wing my son's got me haven't been yet because of covid restrictions they got it bye mistake as I would like to do flex wing .,I would like very much to own and fly a P Bee we live in hope ☺
@@dessystewart5626 Dreams happen, mine took a while but I'm there now. I saved a lot and sold lots of things to get one. Dreams do come true.
Amazing episode Giles. I loved every minute of it.
Hi Rob, I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was really good to catch up with you at Darley Moor last week.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Good to catch up with you too, hope to see you again soon.
Mate... this is GOOD content! 👍👌
Glad you liked it. Guess what I'm not going to do?
😆
Just got around to watching this one. Gliders fascinate me but I like the comfort blanket of having an engine. The look on your face when you started to pull into that loop is a picture. Great vid Giles.
Haha, I did have a bit of a long face. I haven't pulled G for a while. You should try it, just once, you'll surprise yourself.
Luvly Jubbly Giles 👍😁
It always makes me smile when you write that.
As i always say ... best youtube channel ! Now... that Ashman Adam w/ the Atom engine one day electric is the future of sport flying... Wished you reviewed the new Parajet Lite Trike 😁
HI Sara, there is a secret electric project coming out of Flylight, so stay tuned. I've tried paramotor trikes before, I'm just not a fan. I'm. Not sure if you've seen my previous video but I don't own a paramotor atm.
Allie had a proper glider pilots hat. Yes my subjects of, math, physics and engineering all have helped my flying.
I have not flown a glider for years but like many ATC cadets I started with gliding and then went on to power (for FREE), well with a fair bit of effort.
It's a shame all the motor gliders have all gone now. Getting flying slots for Air Cadets is really difficult now and a lot of the VGS and AEFs have been disbanded. Sad times.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 It is a shame that the ATC is not supported the way it was. I never got to fly in a motor glider in the ATC the Venture just came in and I was too big. When I got a flight in a Grob 109 (when based at Kinloss) they would not shutdown the engine, as it was not in the operational allowed parameters (well you could have wiped the floor with me, a motor glider not allowed to glide).
Yep, that was the policy. Shocking I know.
Great video. My dad and his friends started on gliders - always fancied a go in a motorised glider.
Hi Muso, gliders are fantastic, you have to try it one day.
Good stuff 👍
Hi Patrick, have you fixed your trike?
looked like you had a great day! nice interviews and love the content exploring aviation as a whole.
Hi Lee, it was so good to get an insight into there experiences.
Fantastic! Great video! I was cheering with you when you nailed that landing. What is the Vne on those gliders? I love the sound they make as they fly over me. Giles, did you get a chance to introduce Aly and Susan to Paragliding or Hang Gliding? I am sure both would like the wide open view. PS. My son is waiting for a calm day at SkySchool to take his first solo. I guess it has been too windy there.
Hi Chris, wow I bet your son is excited. Its been windy for a while actually. It was gusting 20mph on this day but gliders like a bit of wind. I was happy with the landing having not flown stick and rudder for a bit, it came back really quickly. I've just looked up the Vne, 151 kts or 280 kph, pretty awesome to be honest. I think Ali and Susan were more focused on conventional fixed wing aircraft but it was so good to have an insight into their flying.
Well done.. the concentration face is on!
Was that the G-Force concentration face? It's been a few years since I've flown stick and rudder. I thought my landing was pretty good.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 it looked spot on. I usually have a go at gliding once a year at my local, Gransden Lodge.
Great vid mate I want to have a lesson in a flex wing and then a glider can I ask when doing glider lessons is it with a engine or towed thanks also is it a self cert medical for gliding licence
Also what aircraft is in the second part of the video and what is the smoke coming out of it thanks
Hi Deon, you can get towed up behind another aircraft ( Aerotow) and released at height 2000ft etc, or a winch launch which can get you to 1500 ft and then you can thermal up from there. There is a cost difference but I used to mainly use the Aerotow as it gave me more time. Its a self cert medical. I hope that helps.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 yeah happy days so aerotow can I ask what was the Last aircraft and what licence Is needed to fly that
@@deonogorman928 the last aircraft is a Grob109 and is a motorglider so you basically need a Private Pilots Licence with Motorglider rating. That is a full medical.
@@GolfFoxtrot22 aww ok thanks very much I seen you uploaded and within 2minutes of it being up I clicked it lol happy days