I don't think the Wright Brothers would be in "awe" as they experimented with gliders. They knew how to fly like this just fine. They may be in awe of the technological advancements, and the abilities of gliders today in 2019, but so would anyone from 1900. The Wright's focus was on powered flight.
WestcoastWheelman ha ha. You are so right. I had just finished flying a national competition where you are forced to fly left hand turns during a lot of it. The habit stuck. Thanks for watching.
The flying is superb (of course), but y'know what I really love about this video? The first two minutes. Our pilot walking the glider out to the line, just strolling along with that lovely aircraft in hand as casually as I might push my bicycle up the driveway. What a lovely toy -- a six-figure toy -- but what a lovely toy. I put these long-form, whole-flight videos on the second screen and listen and glance over at them while getting some work done. Thanks for letting us play, too.
Not all Gliders are 6 Figure. You can easily get High Performance Single Seaters in the low 4 Figure Range. A DG-100, LS-1 or Grob Astir CS will cost you less than 10 000$ and these are still competitive Machines. And if you don't need a lot of Performance a Ka-6, Ka-8, SZD-30 Pirat or SF-27 will often go for less than 2500$, and you will have an Aircraft that is Safe and Easy to Fly and tend to be great for Thermalling. Gliding is the least expensive way to get flying possible. My Club in Germany costs around 40$ per month, 6$ per Start, Flight Instructors are volunteering, keeping my flying cost at well below 100$ per month, even when I'm very active.
If you dont like the sound then you can turn it off. Or get an old mechanical variometer. But then you would have to watch the dial constantly since flying-by-the-pants doesnt work.. I suggest you instead think of the sound as that yt-meme with two oneyearolds having a discussion in the kitchen!
Just sitting here with my jaw on the floor. I knew gliders had a really good loss in altitude/distance travelled ratio, but this thing is amazing! And the thermals... holy smokes! I can't believe you are climbing thousands of feet faster than some GA planes can do. Simply amazing to watch!
So funny, I came across this video again and just came to comment saying I still can't believe how much altitude can be gained from simple thermal updrafts... and found my own comment just as stunned a year ago :D
@@user-il9nc9tk6i Still incredible! Air currents are powerful. Haven't watched gliding videos in a while but I will re-watch this one right now, just for you, K
One of my favorite things to do on my local flights is to wave to hikers on Mt Timp. This was my first exposure to gliders when a glider did a close flyby when I was 16. Who knew someday I would be that pilot too.
It was a glider that flew over me when I was on top of Lone Peak at 12 years old that inspired me. Thanks for watching and commenting John and let's go flying together!
@@BrunoVassel Hola BV, grande maestro, felicitaciones por los vuelos publicados. Tienes experiencia de vuelo en tormenta ? , indicar tipo de tormenta y publicarla. Personalmente tengo la vivencia volar en ALAS DELTA una tormenta durante 7horas Dic. Año1985-1986 El informe Meteorologico dijo ; Por inestabilidad atmosferica se cierra Aeropuerto AMB vuelos Nacionales e Internacionales despegues y aterrizajes y en aerodromos aledaños por formacion CumulusNinbus en cuenca del San Ramon y alta cordillera (Los Andes, Santiago Chile), mi vuelo duró 7hr.aprox. tube en vuelo ; Granizos, lluvia copiosa por descarga cortinas de agua precipitando por saturacion de las nubes conformando estratificacion y frentes , ademas de Truenos, Relampagos, Rayos: Verticales, Horizontales con y sin ramificaciones , ruido electrostatico. Perdí referencia de la altura pues mi altimetro(Thommen) de pulsera se enclavó por efecto del agua por lluvia copiosa a los 3.000msnm. desconosco alturas maximas registrada en ese vuelo. Si tienes vivencia equivalente y grabada en vuelo por tí o por algun otro piloto favor publicar y enviar a ; Hector Patricio Nuñez Villalon Mobile/Wsp. +56995423247 Emails. hpnunezv.spa@gmail.com abintecspa@gmail.com Grande maestro y gracias por publicar esos ESPECTACULARES vuelos en planeador. Ver mundial de parapente AUSTRALIA-2007, Piloto EWA. Mi experiencia en vuelo es similar pero en ALA DELTA , no presenté quemaduras ni pérdida de conocimiento. En 1985-1986 solo volabamos con instrumentos de la epoca y no se disponia la tecnologia de hoy Abril-2020. Solo he podido buscar fotos y videos referenciales a lo experimentado en ese ATOMICO vuelo en mi ALA DELTA no motorizada ; Marca : Lamouette Modelo AZUR - 14 PAIS: FRANCIA. Testigo : Mi partner de vuelo ALDO ISGUT TONINI quien no pudo despegar por olvidar en casa parte de su equipo.
@@adriaansmit81 Covid threw a spanner in the works - i was actually in process of arranging as shit went down :( Maybe sometime this summer when i regrow my balls
Maybe that's the best place to start before learning how to fly an engine plane is to start to know how to fly a plane glider. Maybe that's how pilots can properly learn how to fly before they can become one of the best.
i had no idea how cool gliders were.. ive seen them a few times in my life and just thought "an airplane without an engine? whats the point?" but oh wow this is actually way more interesting than planes
When you watch gliders from the ground, doing all those circles in thermals it looks so graceful and relaxed. Then I went for a flight at the local glider club. Unfortunately I’ve discovered that I get sick really quickly. When you are in the plane while it does those circles … better bring a vomit bag.
The only thing with gliders is that if something were to go wrong youd pretty much be toast but atleast with a plane youd have a greater chance of surviving because youd have an engine
@@maulanwong3841 Absolute bullocks, sorry my friend... 😂😂😂 The one thingy that will most fail would be the engine, and gliders with their sink ratio of 40-50 (this means you can go 40-50km from a hight of 1.000 mtrs - 28 miles from 3.000 ft) gives you plenty of time to look for a suitable landing field (and these things are built for regular "out landing"). Less parts (1.200 compared to 35.000 in a modern powered a/c) makes for lot less failures. Add to this that flieder pilots do the "better"aerodynamical flying (because they are required to turn w/o slipping or pushing: see the little string on the windscreen that signals the air flow and keeps straight most of the time) and are trained to not rely on engine power also reduces human error as a factor. The only true risk (and 90% of the accidents) are mid air collisions in heavy populated thermal drafts with various a/c with little vertical separations doing their circles. Last: You wear a chute in your glider (and some modern ones even have a plane chute), and this allows you sometimes (if g-forces after a mid air don´t get too heavy) to leave your plane before it crashes. In total: COmpared to powered planes mcuh lower accident risk and even lower risk of fatal accidents.
@@mattolmar2007 what makes you think that the engine is most likely to fail on an airplane?? You do realize that planes are required to be maintained in order to fly. This includes the engine…
@@isaacroder3025 Does the frequency indicate decreasing/increasing vertical speed or only the magnitude of increasing vertical speed? I think the purpose is to know when you're climbing and how quickly
My uncle was an instructor at a flying club in wurzburg. He would watch the birds soaring. Silently flying above the Main river, the Wurzburg castle, and the surrounding area was spectacular.
I've been a pilot for 40 years... I'm thoroughly enjoying your gliding videos. I've taken instruction in gliders, and I've flown hang gliders (Point of the Mountain for example) but I've certainly never flown a high performance glider like your ASW-27. Awesome experience. Thanks!
I love that you took the time to do some loops for the hikers. It's so cool that you wanted to share your enthusiasm and spread some positivity! I know if I was climbing a mountain, a private glider airshow would be a day-making experience :)
Thanks Bruno. Another great video and flight. That long circuit on the east end of the flight under the cloud street yielded a 127 km glide between thermals at 258 L/D. Cloud streets are amazing! The terraces in the mountains were built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) between 1933 and 1942 using bulldozers and unmarried men ages 17-28. The terraces were built to control erosion and stabilize the soil due to over-grazing and fires, Flash floods and mudslides were a serious problem in Utah in the early 1900's. The terraces were highly successful and terraces are still being built around the world to counteract the destruction of natural vegetation. Additionally, 3.2 million trees were planted in Utah by the CCC during that same time period.
That is the most fun ever. What a terrific way to spend a day in the air free as a bird. I had to keep reminding myself this was a glider not powered. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for a great flight! One of the items on my bucket list. At 72 years young you gave me many thrills and took my breath away going over those last ridges. Great job!
Movie pilot flying upsidedown: Both hands squeezing the stick, face covered in sweat, straining at the controls. Real pilot flying upsidedown: Two fingers.
24:30 - “looks like I’m 500 feet below (cloud base)... time to exit...” That was a good one lol... as your right wing touches the base 😂😂😂 Not to worry, I would do the same lol
I fell asleep halfway through the video and when I was coming out I was dreaming I was in the backseat with you as you spoke your narrative…..thanks for the ride!
Just found this 7 year old video but I've watched many others by Bruno. Such a thrill because I glided out of Heber for years back in the 1980's taking off from that same runway and releasing in that exact spot!! Such fun to talk with glider pilots from back east who were thrilled with 300-400 fpm lift while I was getting 800 fpm! So great to hear Bruno talking up our Heber Valley!
Thank you for a fantastic video. I have always been a 'powered flight buff' but this has opened my eyes to a whole new world of flying, I've never seen a gliding video this good!
I fly radio controlled gliders, sometimes with cameras on them. Thinking of trying FPV camera with transmitter, so I can watch from below, and get the birds eye view in real time. Many of the same techniques for flying full sized gliders, are used for their smaller radio controlled cousins 😁 I can't afford a full sized glider, but I have had a few rides in them, and the thrill is real sweet. Thanks for sharing these wonderful videos, and your friendly banter explaining what you are doing, and how the gear works. Watching on a HD big screen TV, it makes me feel like I am in the cockpit with you 👍
wow Bruno This is really ausome video of a glider flight over The Uintah Mountains and you're an excellent Glider Pilot finding those perfect heat thermals and getting the necessary altitude for the longer distance you were flying and I'VE never seen a Glider Pilot fly a maneuver like that in a loop above Mount Timpanogos for the hikers as I'm used to watching The Glider Pilots flying over The Air Port at The United States Air Force Academy here in Colorado Springs,Colorado and I always enjoy watching The Air Force Cadets Manuevering the heat thermals and flying around The U.S.Air Force Academy and this is a very beautiful and scenic flight which has relaxed me quite a bit this evening.Keep up the great Glider Flying and I have an appointment in the morning so I'Ll come back and finish this great video tomorrow and I would like to get my Private Pilot'S License when I have the money as I go back to work soon and you're flying as high as The Cessna Pilot'S normally do and this video is really educational and cool.Leighton R.Hogue.KE0TPN TECHNICIAN CLASS.Pikes Peak Radio Amatuer'S Association.
This video brought back a lot of memories. I took my first ride out of Heber City and I also soloed here. I've never got in to cross country soaring so this showed what is possible. I have been on Kings Peak and Timpanogos and would have loved to have had a flyover! Thanks for a great ride.
I have watched gliders from the ground. I have watched video's of gliders in the air, but I have never watched a video from inside the glider !!! All my mind could think of is how much money you save on fuel, and how safely you could stay up there for such a long time in the air ? INCREDIBLE views, and well explained your every move !I never thought I could watch a video for this long, but I got hooked from the get-go ! It was my pleasure to ride along side with you and witness all the beauty that you get to see first hand ! I still prefer to keep my feet on the ground because... well, you know why ? Thank you for the experience, I loved every minute of it ! 🥰🥰🥰
Bruno, I'm absolutely LOVING your content buddy. I've always dreamed of flying a glider plane and I have learned so much from you. Looking forward to the future. Thank you!
Just found your channel. As a kid I remember my grandfather had a couple of gliders. In his back barn. One was HUGE. This would be the 70s...He was a record holder Most flights during war time reconnaissance in enemy space and during fire..something like that. He had been in ww2 and Korea. A very well respected pilot. He also trained hawks and eagles. Had an aviary. Sadly at 13 I got a call that he passed away. I live in Randolph Afb TX when I heard and my parents wouldn't let me go....I was devastated. He was my hero. Musician as well like me. The sad part is, I've never flown. Only bungee jumping. Most air I had. That and motocross. But that was old times. I'm in camper these days but flying is on my bucket list. To salute my grandfather. Robert E Frownfelter. (STEPDAD adopted us for his name ) we were only 7 and hadnt thought about blood lines. Oh well. Beautiful channel. I upload guitar stuff. Heheh peace to you!
Subscribed because of the humility you showed. I'm sick of all the show offs in flight videos. I got to fly along with you and enjoyed every minute of it. Miss the sound of the variometer from my paragliding days. Gave that up and now fly powered aircraft. Tail winds.
It's so Amazing to see these Glider Flights ! No Engine but you are just playing with the Wind and Utilizing the Streams to suit the time you would like to spend up there ! Absolutely Amazing!!!☺️🇧🇧 Take Good Care Of Yourself My Brother 👍
People keep asking what that beeping noise is. I am a hang glider pilot, My vario sounds just like yours with all the beeping because I am climbing a lot. I like the way it sounds when I get close to cloud base, the beeping is as fast as a machine gun. 1200 fpm up is a kick. I've had 4 hour flights in the past, but my body can't handle it anymore, hanging prone in a harness with no way to pee. I am 72 years old and still hang glide, but I can't handle flights over say 30 minutes, but if I launch, I'm probably going to keep catching thermals for a couple hours. I would love to be able to relax in a cabin like yours, but can't afford a sail plane. I'm looking into rigid wings with ultralight trikes attached like the Atos. They claim 20:1 glide ratios which is way above hang gliders, but poor for sail planes. Thank you so much for posting your video. I haven't soared for awhile and I feel like I just logged some time with your flight.
My glider pilot license was void due to inactivity quite a few years ago. I lack the time and location to go gliding on a more regular basis now (not a lot of glider clubs near me in Norway..), but your videos are where I go to get my "fix" of soaring. The sound of the wind, the variometer's positive (and sometimes a bit negative) sound, and the magnificent views. It takes me back. Sitting in the glider on the field, the smell of grass and exhaust as the tow plane pulls up. Thumbs up to the wing holder, and the cable is pulled taut. Man, I miss it every day. Keep recording videos, thank you so much for getting me back into the sky - if only from my office chair.
Very fascinating!! I was gliding through thermals in a flight simulator recently and seeing it first hand is truly an amazing sight!! Super cool content and of course excellent gliding sir!!
Love the ridge lift section, 3.05.00 on. The hikers were too busy picking their jaws up to wave, lol. Looks like the whole area is a soarers paradise. Good gliding buddy, keep 'em coming and thanks.
These are addictive videos. Closest I've got to gliding is, as "balast" on a two man hanglider and remote control models. Even for the RC thermalling i've picked up some tips from watching and listening to your explanations. Thanks for posting.
Enjoyed your video! I flew in my first sailplane with a neighbor that invited me up in a white V tail that's owned by a club there in Heber. He even let me take the controls from the back seat. Nothing creapier though than seeing the wings flap up and down quite a few feet in each direction.
Not really. You have no engine so if you don't gain aliltidute on thermal witch is really hard you bassicly loosing altidute. So its good to have an airport near.
Wonderful video. You narrate very well. I am a 75-year-old who solo flew as a student in an old 2-33 trainer back in the 1970's and had flying again on my bucket list but gave up thinking I would never be able to afford it. Now I see that by joining the club here in Tucson AZ (if they will have me) flying again is doable. My Glider Flying Handbook just arrived hours ago. I am very inspired by your video. Great flying, excellent relaxed, and informative narration. Keep up the good work and thank you very much!
Thanks for checking in to say hi! I'm thrilled to hear you will be playing with my friends down in Tucson. Please tell them Bruno says hi. You will love every second of it. Have fun!
I keep coming back to Bruno's videos, as they are always instructive (for a low hour pilot like me), and he drops beaut tips and timely here and there. He is a good teacher, reflective of his own performance, and an excellent soaring and mountain pilot. Thanks, Bruno, from South Australia., and keep them coming!
Many thanks for showing us earth bound folks the beautiful capabilities of a lot of practice , a good glider and a pleasant afternoon . and of course , a bit of talent.
I could watch this all day!! Just incredible!! Being an engineer and know very little about gliding I have so many questions ..... The first one is how long does the battery last for the instruments? Can you do barrel rolls as well as loops? What is the clicker lever on your left side? Is the button on the top of the joystick for the Gatling gun?? ;o)
Buttons could be push to talk. Battery Time Some gliders stay flying for 12 hours. So i guess it could go up to that. I'm not sure the instruments need a battery but the radio do.
Lived up in Provo years ago selling Real Estate for several years transplant from Native Calif now living in the Netherlands...Utah 1980 or so...would ride my 10 speed bike up the old road to Heber from Provo and the wind was very strong up that old canyon road on the battle back to Provo...By the way fly fishing there in the Provo river in that canyon was a lonely deal then never saw anyone else doing that then 1980. Beautiful to see this now many years later from the air in your sailplane thank you for posting !
I was watching this while working on the flight simulator for my school. It's been years since I've been in a glider, and watching your videos brings back memories of when I was 16 years old, and flying gliders back when I was in Air Cadets.
sitting behind my Computer-Screen - fantastic adeventure, better than most pictures... Thank for shwing this beautiful life-View. Alfred Wolkenopa - Mallorca
Huge lk 7.3k.....my new frd, wow,wow,this is so beautiful video. I loved the camerawork and all the shots are really well done! It takes a lot of courage to turn fear into fire, but being able to show up and make that conscious choice for yourself will pay you many times over throughout your life. You clearly have a superpower for courage, and that's inspiring to us all! Thank you for always sharing these important messages and for showing us that it's okay and encouraged to be a great U tuber, its my honor to be a member. I look forward to your next videos stay connected see you around.
when I was sixteen (in 1966) living in Indianapolis and working as a mechanic an auto pulled in with long white trailer.I walked out to see what I could do for the driver. the gentleman told me his trailer lites were not working.little did I know that this would be the start of a new experience . I asked the man whats in the trailer "my sailplane" The driver replied. I repaired his trailer lites ,we talked for half hour about soaring and I mentioned that I had an interest in learning to fly sailplanes he gave me his card and he replied "When you have a free weekend give me a call and you can hang out with our club at terry airport.I took him up on the offer and I joined the club also, The ( Central Indiana soaring society).We had two club planes scwitzer 2-22 & 1-26 the best flight I had was in the 2-22 trainer solo it was a boomer day. I quickly worked the thermal to just under 7000 feet what a thrill . the down side was the one hour limit on club planes.flying just under that cloud it got almost as dark as night. I watched your vid. in its entirety totally enjoyed it thanks for sharing the glide ratio of 2-22 was 22 to 1 not bad for a flat lander!
Thanks so much Bruno for the videos--this one in particular. I'm about 40 hours into a PPL and paused for several reasons. I started watching your glider videos and have a renewed urgency to get my license. Already looked up some glider associations in my region (even though I've covered every single paved road and town you've highlighted in Utah...plus some not-so-paved). This particular video with your references to "cloud suck", the rose glasses, pitching up to slow down during periods of higher lift (vs. doing the thermal circle thing), and tidbits here and there why you're going to a cloud on the right or the left has set the hook for me to try. I had no clue gliders (in decent lift weather) were constrained more about your bladder and/or FAA rules for 8 hours. You're seriously covering big chunks of that state! Now I have to figure out how to hitch a ride to try it out/arrange training when I'm both big and tall. They make gliders for 6'4" 280#? More Googling and FAR reading I guess... Thanks again!
Hi Matt - great to hear from you. So glad you are enjoying the videos. Good news. 6'4" is not a deal killer. 280 just means that you are only 38 pounds away from being within weight limits for two seat gliders. I currently am 20 pounds over the limit but it gives me huge motivation to lose before spring. :) Hope you continue looking into gliding training and pull the trigger. It is soooo worth it as you have noted. Can't wait to hear how it goes for you. Fly safe, Bruno
A great video. Thanks for sharingit with us ground bound folks. I love sailplanes. One day I hope to be in a position to finish my soaring training and solo, and actually spend a day like this in my own ship.
How many +/- G's that glider rated for? What are the preferred flap V-speeds? I also see it has a negative flap setting, is this for max cruise speed? Does it recover well in departure with the tiny rudder? Sorry to bombard you lol. Love your videos and so wish I lived somewhere where I could get into gliding.
D. Mullins I’ll try to answer your questions based on my experience. Most high performance gliders are rated around -2 to +5G (-2 to -5.9 in my case). It’s way within the limits necessary for a loop, although constructors may not allow it in the manual. The negative setting for the flaps are meant to reduce drag to achieve better speed in transitions. And for the rudder, even if it looks tiny, it is very effective on gliders, and you can use it in a effective way just a couple of second after you start rolling.
wow, two loops right by the ridge of a mountain, that was the coolest thing and you did it for those hikers and I'm sure there was some level of risk, but in your hands, not much of a risk, but you still were amazing to those hikers. they will never forget it nor will I. Thanks Bruno!
They work to a point, then the avalanche possibility’s arise , those bad boys can be deadly if not set off , your flight was so enjoyable ! Thank you for sharing ! Coming from someone who has written their name in the big book at the summit of Kings Peak , again , thank you for your hard work and commentary . I learned a lot about gliding , you made it easy ! Amazing stuff 🤙🏽🙌🏼🙏
It isn't that expensive. I'm also a gliderpilot in Germany. I'm paying arround 30-40€ per takeoff with a tow plane. But you can also start with a winch. It is basically an really big winch with more than 1kilometre of cable, which pulls you up to arround 400-500 metres (it's arround 1200 feet). If you start with a winch, you pay most time under 10€.
Are gliders controlled at all w/ any sort of ground conrollers? Do you show up on radar and such? What are the risks of collisions w/ other planes? Do you have to file a flight plan like a powered craft?
I talk about UK. I don't know how it works in the US but I assume it should be similar. if you are in class G airspace, no need for ground controller (it is "uncontrolled airspace"). For some airspaces, such as near airports etc. you have other classes (D, C, A) where you need controller authorization. Gliders do show up on radar, but their cross section is small, and radars generally filter anything going slower than 40 knots, so a glider might not appear at all. Also, most gliders don't have transponders so radar can't know how high you are. Risks of collisions are potential, and that's why there are tools like FLARM and constant lookout for colliding traffic. No flight plan required for gliders, as you generally don't match the requirements for filing one.
No requirement to file a FLT plan for powered, general aviation, Part 91, VFR (good weather) flights. What gave you the idea that one was required for all powered airplanes?
I have hiked these mountains from my youth and am thrilled to be able to see the whole area. It would be a better view out the right side of the cockpit without the air scoop in the way. Thanks for sharing.
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Can we just point out the fact that he flew around for 3.5 hours...with no engine??? Amazing. The wright brothers would be in awe.
The really skilled people in the world fly over thousand kilometers with no engine. About 8-9 hours in the air
@@GaebRush That's unbelievable. I had no idea gliders could stay up that long.
@Norvain Theres places where the wind goes upwards, so the pilot usally looks for them to gain altitude
using the wind to travel in air, like a sailboat but on air, so cool
I don't think the Wright Brothers would be in "awe" as they experimented with gliders. They knew how to fly like this just fine. They may be in awe of the technological advancements, and the abilities of gliders today in 2019, but so would anyone from 1900. The Wright's focus was on powered flight.
Haven't seen so many left turns in 3 hours since watching NASCAR.
WestcoastWheelman ha ha. You are so right. I had just finished flying a national competition where you are forced to fly left hand turns during a lot of it. The habit stuck. Thanks for watching.
Bruno Vassel No thank YOU for uploading! I love the long format "slow tv" style, and yes I watched the whole thing, every minute!
Now that was funny!
He's not an ambi-turner :)
Lol yes hahahahahahahaha I'm to dissy
The flying is superb (of course), but y'know what I really love about this video? The first two minutes. Our pilot walking the glider out to the line, just strolling along with that lovely aircraft in hand as casually as I might push my bicycle up the driveway. What a lovely toy -- a six-figure toy -- but what a lovely toy. I put these long-form, whole-flight videos on the second screen and listen and glance over at them while getting some work done. Thanks for letting us play, too.
Thanks David for commenting and for the kind words. So glad to hear you are enjoying these videos. :) Bruno
I too, enjoyed that part. And, I especially liked the pre flight info on the area you were in.
Not all Gliders are 6 Figure. You can easily get High Performance Single Seaters in the low 4 Figure Range.
A DG-100, LS-1 or Grob Astir CS will cost you less than 10 000$ and these are still competitive Machines.
And if you don't need a lot of Performance a Ka-6, Ka-8, SZD-30 Pirat or SF-27 will often go for less than 2500$, and you will have an Aircraft that is Safe and Easy to Fly and tend to be great for Thermalling.
Gliding is the least expensive way to get flying possible.
My Club in Germany costs around 40$ per month, 6$ per Start, Flight Instructors are volunteering, keeping my flying cost at well below 100$ per month, even when I'm very active.
MyFabian94 Thanks for the info!
MyFabian94 what is the name of your club??
Its good to take your glider(s) for walks to keep them healthy and strong, a healthy glider is a happy one!
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Andrew Potapenkoff hahahaaa love it
If you dont like the sound then you can turn it off. Or get an old mechanical variometer. But then you would have to watch the dial constantly since flying-by-the-pants doesnt work.. I suggest you instead think of the sound as that yt-meme with two oneyearolds having a discussion in the kitchen!
@@jonashellsborn7648 chill man
@@jonashellsborn7648 Chill mate. It's just a funny comment.
'sposed to be up makin breakfast fo somebody (shrugs)
I love a good pilot who shows the people on the ground something more than straight and level.
What minute was that
Loop at 3:13:30.
god bless you
Singularity give this man a beer please. Someone.
Singularity not all heroes wear capes
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Just sitting here with my jaw on the floor. I knew gliders had a really good loss in altitude/distance travelled ratio, but this thing is amazing! And the thermals... holy smokes! I can't believe you are climbing thousands of feet faster than some GA planes can do. Simply amazing to watch!
So funny, I came across this video again and just came to comment saying I still can't believe how much altitude can be gained from simple thermal updrafts... and found my own comment just as stunned a year ago :D
@@AureliusR felt the need to bring you back to this video and hopefully you still feel the same way as you did 6 years ago
@@user-il9nc9tk6i Still incredible! Air currents are powerful. Haven't watched gliding videos in a while but I will re-watch this one right now, just for you, K
One of my favorite things to do on my local flights is to wave to hikers on Mt Timp. This was my first exposure to gliders when a glider did a close flyby when I was 16. Who knew someday I would be that pilot too.
It was a glider that flew over me when I was on top of Lone Peak at 12 years old that inspired me. Thanks for watching and commenting John and let's go flying together!
@@BrunoVassel Hola BV, grande maestro, felicitaciones por los vuelos publicados.
Tienes experiencia de vuelo en tormenta ? , indicar tipo de tormenta y publicarla.
Personalmente tengo la vivencia volar en ALAS DELTA una tormenta durante 7horas Dic. Año1985-1986 El informe Meteorologico dijo ; Por inestabilidad atmosferica se cierra Aeropuerto AMB vuelos Nacionales e Internacionales despegues y aterrizajes y en aerodromos aledaños por formacion CumulusNinbus en cuenca del San Ramon y alta cordillera (Los Andes, Santiago Chile), mi vuelo duró 7hr.aprox. tube en vuelo ; Granizos, lluvia copiosa por descarga cortinas de agua precipitando por saturacion de las nubes conformando estratificacion y frentes , ademas de Truenos, Relampagos, Rayos: Verticales, Horizontales con y sin ramificaciones , ruido electrostatico. Perdí referencia de la altura pues mi altimetro(Thommen) de pulsera se enclavó por efecto del agua por lluvia copiosa a los 3.000msnm. desconosco alturas maximas registrada en ese vuelo.
Si tienes vivencia equivalente y grabada en vuelo por tí o por algun otro piloto favor publicar y enviar a ;
Hector Patricio Nuñez Villalon
Mobile/Wsp. +56995423247
Emails. hpnunezv.spa@gmail.com
abintecspa@gmail.com
Grande maestro y gracias por publicar esos ESPECTACULARES vuelos en planeador.
Ver mundial de parapente AUSTRALIA-2007, Piloto EWA.
Mi experiencia en vuelo es similar pero en ALA DELTA , no presenté quemaduras ni pérdida de conocimiento.
En 1985-1986 solo volabamos con instrumentos de la epoca y no se disponia la tecnologia de hoy Abril-2020.
Solo he podido buscar fotos y videos referenciales a lo experimentado en ese ATOMICO vuelo en mi ALA DELTA no motorizada ;
Marca : Lamouette
Modelo AZUR - 14
PAIS: FRANCIA.
Testigo : Mi partner de vuelo ALDO ISGUT TONINI quien no pudo despegar por olvidar en casa parte de su equipo.
@@BrunoVassel so thats how glider pilots reproduce :) hope you made some new ones during that flight
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I'm becoming fascinated with this hobby, and excited/nervous by the fact its absolutely reasonable cost-wise to get into... ohhh mannn
do it
@@adriaansmit81 Covid threw a spanner in the works - i was actually in process of arranging as shit went down :(
Maybe sometime this summer when i regrow my balls
@@IndefiniteMark Do it now. You'll be happier
Go for it, you will never look back! 👍🤟🤟🤟
Never really understood why people say glider pilots make the best pilots until I watched this....wow.
Lol they aren’t.
@@mattkelly9000 lol they are. Can you say Sullenberger?
Energy Management! :)
Maybe that's the best place to start before learning how to fly an engine plane is to start to know how to fly a plane glider. Maybe that's how pilots can properly learn how to fly before they can become one of the best.
@@redroostermcmlxxl Most airforces used gliders, not just the Nazis.
i had no idea how cool gliders were.. ive seen them a few times in my life and just thought "an airplane without an engine? whats the point?" but oh wow this is actually way more interesting than planes
Hahaha I was exactly the same. This looks way more fun because 1) it's less noisy and 2) you've really got to use your brain. Very cool.
When you watch gliders from the ground, doing all those circles in thermals it looks so graceful and relaxed. Then I went for a flight at the local glider club. Unfortunately I’ve discovered that I get sick really quickly. When you are in the plane while it does those circles … better bring a vomit bag.
The only thing with gliders is that if something were to go wrong youd pretty much be toast but atleast with a plane youd have a greater chance of surviving because youd have an engine
@@maulanwong3841 Absolute bullocks, sorry my friend... 😂😂😂 The one thingy that will most fail would be the engine, and gliders with their sink ratio of 40-50 (this means you can go 40-50km from a hight of 1.000 mtrs - 28 miles from 3.000 ft) gives you plenty of time to look for a suitable landing field (and these things are built for regular "out landing"). Less parts (1.200 compared to 35.000 in a modern powered a/c) makes for lot less failures. Add to this that flieder pilots do the "better"aerodynamical flying (because they are required to turn w/o slipping or pushing: see the little string on the windscreen that signals the air flow and keeps straight most of the time) and are trained to not rely on engine power also reduces human error as a factor. The only true risk (and 90% of the accidents) are mid air collisions in heavy populated thermal drafts with various a/c with little vertical separations doing their circles. Last: You wear a chute in your glider (and some modern ones even have a plane chute), and this allows you sometimes (if g-forces after a mid air don´t get too heavy) to leave your plane before it crashes. In total: COmpared to powered planes mcuh lower accident risk and even lower risk of fatal accidents.
@@mattolmar2007 what makes you think that the engine is most likely to fail on an airplane?? You do realize that planes are required to be maintained in order to fly. This includes the engine…
so great. I'm sure you made thier day. those hikers will tell that story for years.
"So then this annoying glider pilot came and _ruined the view!_ We could barely see anything past his flaps at 4."
Is that a very sad R2-D2 in the back?
😂😂
he liked the back flips. lol
Lmfao yes!
The depressed robot is a Variometer, a vertical speed indicator
@@isaacroder3025 Does the frequency indicate decreasing/increasing vertical speed or only the magnitude of increasing vertical speed? I think the purpose is to know when you're climbing and how quickly
What a brilliant way to live your life. Thanks for posting.
My uncle was an instructor at a flying club in wurzburg. He would watch the birds soaring. Silently flying above the Main river, the Wurzburg castle, and the surrounding area was spectacular.
Totally changed my outlook on gliders, that was awesome.
Nothing compares to watching a professional pilot master his craft. 4am and worth the lost sleep. Thanks for sharing. Kevin
how I wish you start using 360 camera...
Great video! Keep 'em comin!!!
I've been a pilot for 40 years... I'm thoroughly enjoying your gliding videos. I've taken instruction in gliders, and I've flown hang gliders (Point of the Mountain for example) but I've certainly never flown a high performance glider like your ASW-27. Awesome experience. Thanks!
Best camera placement of any of your videos. I could make out more detail on the computer screen and for the first time read the numbers on the ASI.
I love that you took the time to do some loops for the hikers. It's so cool that you wanted to share your enthusiasm and spread some positivity! I know if I was climbing a mountain, a private glider airshow would be a day-making experience :)
Thanks Bruno. Another great video and flight. That long circuit on the east end of the flight under the cloud street yielded a 127 km glide between thermals at 258 L/D. Cloud streets are amazing! The terraces in the mountains were built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) between 1933 and 1942 using bulldozers and unmarried men ages 17-28. The terraces were built to control erosion and stabilize the soil due to over-grazing and fires, Flash floods and mudslides were a serious problem in Utah in the early 1900's. The terraces were highly successful and terraces are still being built around the world to counteract the destruction of natural vegetation. Additionally, 3.2 million trees were planted in Utah by the CCC during that same time period.
Wow, this is a masterpiece. The scenes looking down the roads with the sun in your eyes is my favorite. Great work!
That is the most fun ever. What a terrific way to spend a day in the air free as a bird. I had to keep reminding myself this was a glider not powered. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for a great flight! One of the items on my bucket list. At 72 years young you gave me many thrills and took my breath away going over those last ridges. Great job!
Movie pilot flying upsidedown: Both hands squeezing the stick, face covered in sweat, straining at the controls.
Real pilot flying upsidedown: Two fingers.
Yah. Movies lie
Yup. I am training to be light on the control on a Single engine and only control the yoke with two or 3 finger.
24:30 - “looks like I’m 500 feet below (cloud base)... time to exit...” That was a good one lol... as your right wing touches the base 😂😂😂 Not to worry, I would do the same lol
I fell asleep halfway through the video and when I was coming out I was dreaming I was in the backseat with you as you spoke your narrative…..thanks for the ride!
Gilder Gang be like: *lol imagine having an engine failure*
R/woooosh
@@asmrl1157 you got wooshed r/ihavereddit
Nightwing Meh I have it too
Tango3Echo this post was made by the Glider Gang
Also glider gang: lol imagine not having wind
Just found this 7 year old video but I've watched many others by Bruno. Such a thrill because I glided out of Heber for years back in the 1980's taking off from that same runway and releasing in that exact spot!! Such fun to talk with glider pilots from back east who were thrilled with 300-400 fpm lift while I was getting 800 fpm! So great to hear Bruno talking up our Heber Valley!
Life goals right here! I want to do this so bad. Thanks for sharing!
Do it! I bet there is a club within a few hours of where you live that offers glider rides for you to try this out.
Thank you for a fantastic video. I have always been a 'powered flight buff' but this has opened my eyes to a whole new world of flying, I've never seen a gliding video this good!
I fly radio controlled gliders, sometimes with cameras on them.
Thinking of trying FPV camera with transmitter, so I can watch from below, and get the birds eye view in real time.
Many of the same techniques for flying full sized gliders, are used for their smaller radio controlled cousins 😁
I can't afford a full sized glider, but I have had a few rides in them, and the thrill is real sweet.
Thanks for sharing these wonderful videos, and your friendly banter explaining what you are doing, and how the gear works.
Watching on a HD big screen TV, it makes me feel like I am in the cockpit with you 👍
wow Bruno This is really ausome video of a glider flight over The Uintah Mountains and you're an excellent Glider Pilot finding those perfect heat thermals and getting the necessary altitude for the longer distance you were flying and I'VE never seen a Glider Pilot fly a maneuver like that in a loop above Mount Timpanogos for the hikers as I'm used to watching The Glider Pilots flying over The Air Port at The United States Air Force Academy here in Colorado Springs,Colorado and I always enjoy watching The Air Force Cadets Manuevering the heat thermals and flying around The U.S.Air Force Academy and this is a very beautiful and scenic flight which has relaxed me quite a bit this evening.Keep up the great Glider Flying and I have an appointment in the morning so I'Ll come back and finish this great video tomorrow and I would like to get my Private Pilot'S License when I have the money as I go back to work soon and you're flying as high as The Cessna Pilot'S normally do and this video is really educational and cool.Leighton R.Hogue.KE0TPN TECHNICIAN CLASS.Pikes Peak Radio Amatuer'S Association.
This video brought back a lot of memories. I took my first ride out of Heber City and I also soloed here. I've never got in to cross country soaring so this showed what is possible. I have been on Kings Peak and Timpanogos and would have loved to have had a flyover! Thanks for a great ride.
I have watched gliders from the ground. I have watched video's of gliders in the air, but I have never watched a video from inside the glider !!! All my mind could think of is how much money you save on fuel, and how safely you could stay up there for such a long time in the air ? INCREDIBLE views, and well explained your every move !I never thought I could watch a video for this long, but I got hooked from the get-go ! It was my pleasure to ride along side with you and witness all the beauty that you get to see first hand ! I still prefer to keep my feet on the ground because... well, you know why ? Thank you for the experience, I loved every minute of it ! 🥰🥰🥰
Bruno, I'm absolutely LOVING your content buddy. I've always dreamed of flying a glider plane and I have learned so much from you. Looking forward to the future. Thank you!
Thank you so muchforsharing this with us it's amazing. Robert from Kansas!!!! 😢
"Get high stay high" I can relate to that but it's a long way down to get a big mac!
Just found your channel. As a kid I remember my grandfather had a couple of gliders. In his back barn. One was HUGE. This would be the 70s...He was a record holder Most flights during war time reconnaissance in enemy space and during fire..something like that. He had been in ww2 and Korea. A very well respected pilot. He also trained hawks and eagles. Had an aviary. Sadly at 13 I got a call that he passed away. I live in Randolph Afb TX when I heard and my parents wouldn't let me go....I was devastated. He was my hero. Musician as well like me. The sad part is, I've never flown. Only bungee jumping. Most air I had. That and motocross. But that was old times. I'm in camper these days but flying is on my bucket list. To salute my grandfather. Robert E Frownfelter. (STEPDAD adopted us for his name ) we were only 7 and hadnt thought about blood lines. Oh well. Beautiful channel. I upload guitar stuff. Heheh peace to you!
Your videos are fantastic. I never thought I'd sit and watch someone soaring for 3 hours, but you are so relaxing and fun to watch.
dude. the video looped. lol
Subscribed because of the humility you showed. I'm sick of all the show offs in flight videos. I got to fly along with you and enjoyed every minute of it. Miss the sound of the variometer from my paragliding days. Gave that up and now fly powered aircraft. Tail winds.
Thank you for the wonderful youtube glider ride. You've inspired me to finally pull the trigger on a glider ride and possibly a new relaxing hobby. :)
Do it! You'll love gliding if you try it. Thanks for watching.
It's so Amazing to see these Glider Flights ! No Engine but you are just playing with the Wind and Utilizing the Streams to suit the time you would like to spend up there ! Absolutely Amazing!!!☺️🇧🇧 Take Good Care Of Yourself My Brother 👍
I love watching your flights. It has made me want to learn how to fly. I have now idea how I would afford it.
People keep asking what that beeping noise is. I am a hang glider pilot, My vario sounds just like yours with all the beeping because I am climbing a lot. I like the way it sounds when I get close to cloud base, the beeping is as fast as a machine gun. 1200 fpm up is a kick. I've had 4 hour flights in the past, but my body can't handle it anymore, hanging prone in a harness with no way to pee. I am 72 years old and still hang glide, but I can't handle flights over say 30 minutes, but if I launch, I'm probably going to keep catching thermals for a couple hours. I would love to be able to relax in a cabin like yours, but can't afford a sail plane. I'm looking into rigid wings with ultralight trikes attached like the Atos. They claim 20:1 glide ratios which is way above hang gliders, but poor for sail planes. Thank you so much for posting your video. I haven't soared for awhile and I feel like I just logged some time with your flight.
5:20 this place look like the place where Trevor hanger was located in gta5
You mean Sandy Shores?
@@GunsNGames1 MacKenzie Field.
a little bit, yes
My glider pilot license was void due to inactivity quite a few years ago. I lack the time and location to go gliding on a more regular basis now (not a lot of glider clubs near me in Norway..), but your videos are where I go to get my "fix" of soaring. The sound of the wind, the variometer's positive (and sometimes a bit negative) sound, and the magnificent views. It takes me back. Sitting in the glider on the field, the smell of grass and exhaust as the tow plane pulls up. Thumbs up to the wing holder, and the cable is pulled taut. Man, I miss it every day. Keep recording videos, thank you so much for getting me back into the sky - if only from my office chair.
Thanks so much for your kind words and I am so glad you are enjoying these videos!
Very fascinating!! I was gliding through thermals in a flight simulator recently and seeing it first hand is truly an amazing sight!! Super cool content and of course excellent gliding sir!!
once again you take us with you! Wonderful scenery wish I was there - Thank you Bruno!
Awesome glider, awesome flying, awesome submariner!
I only fly PPG for the time being, but content like this makes me want to get into fixed wing!
Wow, super cool to see you here! Been a fan for a very long time. :D
Hmm, hello. Nice to see you here..
Hi all...just dropping past myself..
I watched the whole thing. Tons of fun! Can't wait to show my kids. Loved the mountains at the end.
Ok, these videos are very addictive. Great channel!
Love the ridge lift section, 3.05.00 on. The hikers were too busy picking their jaws up to wave, lol. Looks like the whole area is a soarers paradise. Good gliding buddy, keep 'em coming and thanks.
a beautiful flight and an ammazing landing, i so much want to fly a glider
These are addictive videos.
Closest I've got to gliding is, as "balast" on a two man hanglider and remote control models.
Even for the RC thermalling i've picked up some tips from watching and listening to your explanations.
Thanks for posting.
Before today I thought gliders were a 25, 30 minutes of flight deal. Your videos are blowing my mind. So relaxing too, great videos!
Enjoyed your video! I flew in my first sailplane with a neighbor that invited me up in a white V tail that's owned by a club there in Heber. He even let me take the controls from the back seat. Nothing creapier though than seeing the wings flap up and down quite a few feet in each direction.
Ultimate freedom, breathtaking!
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@Kyle Vivaan you dont have a girlfriend you virgin loser
Not really.
You have no engine so if you don't gain aliltidute on thermal witch is really hard you bassicly loosing altidute.
So its good to have an airport near.
Love Your channel.
So contemplative to have it running while working.
Nice POV. Reminds me a lot of the flights with my dad.
Esse vídeo ficou lindo.
Voar longe da pista assim é para os profissionais.
Parabéns...
Muito legal.
Wonderful video. You narrate very well. I am a 75-year-old who solo flew as a student in an old 2-33 trainer back in the 1970's and had flying again on my bucket list but gave up thinking I would never be able to afford it. Now I see that by joining the club here in Tucson AZ (if they will have me) flying again is doable. My Glider Flying Handbook just arrived hours ago. I am very inspired by your video. Great flying, excellent relaxed, and informative narration. Keep up the good work and thank you very much!
Thanks for checking in to say hi! I'm thrilled to hear you will be playing with my friends down in Tucson. Please tell them Bruno says hi. You will love every second of it. Have fun!
@@BrunoVassel I will for sure tell them Bruno. Take care.
It's amazing, everytime I get vertigo this guy is like: "Oh wow! This is great!"
I keep coming back to Bruno's videos, as they are always instructive (for a low hour pilot like me), and he drops beaut tips and timely here and there. He is a good teacher, reflective of his own performance, and an excellent soaring and mountain pilot. Thanks, Bruno, from South Australia., and keep them coming!
sorry ..."beaut and timely tips" .....
Imagine being able to casually walk pulling a $120,000 vehicle that can take you 20,000+ feet into the sky, with 1 hand...
And both feet on the rudder and the brakes
Are when you push both rudder peddals down when landind
@@dwightjt .... I meant you can pull the whole machine with one hand... lol
Many thanks for showing us earth bound folks the beautiful capabilities of a lot of practice , a good glider and a pleasant afternoon . and of course , a bit of talent.
I could watch this all day!! Just incredible!!
Being an engineer and know very little about gliding I have so many questions .....
The first one is how long does the battery last for the instruments?
Can you do barrel rolls as well as loops?
What is the clicker lever on your left side?
Is the button on the top of the joystick for the Gatling gun?? ;o)
Why dont you go take a lesson from a reputable CFI ? Then you will get your answers ! It doesn't cost a lot to rent a glider with the instructor....
Buttons could be push to talk.
Battery Time
Some gliders stay flying for 12 hours. So i guess it could go up to that. I'm not sure the instruments need a battery but the radio do.
Lived up in Provo years ago selling Real Estate for several years transplant from Native Calif now living in the Netherlands...Utah 1980 or so...would ride my 10 speed bike up the old road to Heber from Provo and the wind was very strong up that old canyon road on the battle back to Provo...By the way fly fishing there in the Provo river in that canyon was a lonely deal then never saw anyone else doing that then 1980. Beautiful to see this now many years later from the air in your sailplane thank you for posting !
3 hours flying without fuel, that's amazing!
That's a nature... ♥
I was watching this while working on the flight simulator for my school. It's been years since I've been in a glider, and watching your videos brings back memories of when I was 16 years old, and flying gliders back when I was in Air Cadets.
love the in-flight meal there :D no salads allowed just candy bars
sitting behind my Computer-Screen - fantastic adeventure, better than most pictures... Thank for shwing this beautiful life-View. Alfred Wolkenopa - Mallorca
4:48 "I'm too close for missiles I'm switching to guns"
CCIP
No one is waving because they are afraid you are going to knock them off the mountain, lol. That was an awesome view, and especially loved the loops.
Your videos keep me from studying..
First time following your podcast. Watching you glide through the air is just amazing, to say the least.
So is that his Boing 747 pilots take their planes to the runway... Now I know why it takes so long...
Huge lk 7.3k.....my new frd, wow,wow,this is so beautiful video. I loved the camerawork and all the shots are really well done! It takes a lot of courage to turn fear into fire, but being able to show up and make that conscious choice for yourself will pay you many times over throughout your life. You clearly have a superpower for courage, and that's inspiring to us all! Thank you for always sharing these important messages and for showing us that it's okay and encouraged to be a great U tuber, its my honor to be a member. I look forward to your next videos stay connected see you around.
when I was sixteen (in 1966) living in Indianapolis and working as a mechanic an auto pulled in with long white trailer.I walked out to see what I could do for the driver. the gentleman told me his trailer lites were not working.little did I know that this would be the start of a new experience .
I asked the man whats in the trailer "my sailplane" The driver replied.
I repaired his trailer lites ,we talked for half hour about soaring and I mentioned that I had an interest in learning to fly sailplanes he gave me his card and he replied "When you have a free weekend give me a call and you can hang out with our club at terry airport.I took him up on the offer and I joined the club also, The ( Central Indiana soaring society).We had two club planes
scwitzer 2-22 & 1-26 the best flight I had was in the 2-22 trainer solo it was a boomer day.
I quickly worked the thermal to just under 7000 feet what a thrill . the down side was the one hour limit on club planes.flying just under that cloud it got almost as dark as night.
I watched your vid. in its entirety totally enjoyed it thanks for sharing
the glide ratio of 2-22 was 22 to 1 not bad for a flat lander!
Thanks so much Bruno for the videos--this one in particular. I'm about 40 hours into a PPL and paused for several reasons. I started watching your glider videos and have a renewed urgency to get my license. Already looked up some glider associations in my region (even though I've covered every single paved road and town you've highlighted in Utah...plus some not-so-paved). This particular video with your references to "cloud suck", the rose glasses, pitching up to slow down during periods of higher lift (vs. doing the thermal circle thing), and tidbits here and there why you're going to a cloud on the right or the left has set the hook for me to try. I had no clue gliders (in decent lift weather) were constrained more about your bladder and/or FAA rules for 8 hours. You're seriously covering big chunks of that state!
Now I have to figure out how to hitch a ride to try it out/arrange training when I'm both big and tall. They make gliders for 6'4" 280#? More Googling and FAR reading I guess...
Thanks again!
Hi Matt - great to hear from you. So glad you are enjoying the videos. Good news. 6'4" is not a deal killer. 280 just means that you are only 38 pounds away from being within weight limits for two seat gliders. I currently am 20 pounds over the limit but it gives me huge motivation to lose before spring. :) Hope you continue looking into gliding training and pull the trigger. It is soooo worth it as you have noted. Can't wait to hear how it goes for you. Fly safe, Bruno
Novice question here. So how do you find the thermals when you are actualy mid air.
TommyTwobats the cloud formations
cloud formations and knowing what direction the wind is going to use hills to your advantage
Just guess
Listen. Beeps go up in pitch mean rising air.
beep beep beep boop boop boop boop
A great video. Thanks for sharingit with us ground bound folks. I love sailplanes. One day I hope to be in a position to finish my soaring training and solo, and actually spend a day like this in my own ship.
do you have an R2 unit on board?
mattgotsskill yes, that’s EXACTLY what it is
Wonderful video. Only ever been on commercial airline, so seeing this is great. What a fantastic world it is up there. Thanks for sharing.
How many +/- G's that glider rated for? What are the preferred flap V-speeds? I also see it has a negative flap setting, is this for max cruise speed? Does it recover well in departure with the tiny rudder? Sorry to bombard you lol. Love your videos and so wish I lived somewhere where I could get into gliding.
D. Mullins I’ll try to answer your questions based on my experience.
Most high performance gliders are rated around -2 to +5G (-2 to -5.9 in my case). It’s way within the limits necessary for a loop, although constructors may not allow it in the manual. The negative setting for the flaps are meant to reduce drag to achieve better speed in transitions. And for the rudder, even if it looks tiny, it is very effective on gliders, and you can use it in a effective way just a couple of second after you start rolling.
wow, two loops right by the ridge of a mountain, that was the coolest thing and you did it for those hikers and I'm sure there was some level of risk, but in your hands, not much of a risk, but you still were amazing to those hikers. they will never forget it nor will I. Thanks Bruno!
Perhaps you can put your flight info in the corner of the screen if that is even possible?
They work to a point, then the avalanche possibility’s arise , those bad boys can be deadly if not set off , your flight was so enjoyable ! Thank you for sharing ! Coming from someone who has written their name in the big book at the summit of Kings Peak , again , thank you for your hard work and commentary . I learned a lot about gliding , you made it easy ! Amazing stuff 🤙🏽🙌🏼🙏
What’s it cost to have the tow plane pull you up? And what do you do to afford this hobby if I may.......lol
It isn't that expensive. I'm also a gliderpilot in Germany. I'm paying arround 30-40€ per takeoff with a tow plane. But you can also start with a winch. It is basically an really big winch with more than 1kilometre of cable, which pulls you up to arround 400-500 metres (it's arround 1200 feet). If you start with a winch, you pay most time under 10€.
@@walterkahl very cool!!! One day my dream........so much better than powered aircraft! Thanks
Thank you Bruno, for the flight. I watched all three and a half hours. Quite entertaining.
Are gliders controlled at all w/ any sort of ground conrollers? Do you show up on radar and such? What are the risks of collisions w/ other planes? Do you have to file a flight plan like a powered craft?
I talk about UK. I don't know how it works in the US but I assume it should be similar. if you are in class G airspace, no need for ground controller (it is "uncontrolled airspace"). For some airspaces, such as near airports etc. you have other classes (D, C, A) where you need controller authorization. Gliders do show up on radar, but their cross section is small, and radars generally filter anything going slower than 40 knots, so a glider might not appear at all. Also, most gliders don't have transponders so radar can't know how high you are. Risks of collisions are potential, and that's why there are tools like FLARM and constant lookout for colliding traffic. No flight plan required for gliders, as you generally don't match the requirements for filing one.
No requirement to file a FLT plan for powered, general aviation, Part 91, VFR (good weather) flights. What gave you the idea that one was required for all powered airplanes?
I just love this video so much, hope you are doing well 6 years later.
Any body make it anywhere near the end of this 3.5hr memoir.??
I have hiked these mountains from my youth and am thrilled to be able to see the whole area. It would be a better view out the right side of the cockpit without the air scoop in the way. Thanks for sharing.
New life goal: take my glider for a walk
Fantastic, I watched your video from the beginning to the end and was so amazed! Thank you for sharing such a amazing flight.
no man's sky gameplay 😂
Your camera angle is awesome, i like the sight picture and your glider alignment.
Mom: walks into room.
Me: mom it’s not what it looks like. Im practice to be a pilot.
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Mom: slowly closes door.
Mom: like father like son.....
Zade YO 😂😂😂😂😂
When the video starts and he walks and he moves the camera up and down to show that it uses a wide angle lense - priceless.