I use the Ozone Air Connect heated gloves for longer flights, but for this one I was wearing the Air Gloves, also from Ozone because it wasn't that cold and it was a short flight.

Yes, it's much easier to land with skis in zero o tailwind because if you land fast, you don't need to run fast risking a face plant :)

They're so much fun!

C'est en Haute Savoie, au Grand Bornand

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. Crete, wow, I'll definitely write it on my "to fly" list!

Thanks! Good point, that's something I forgot to mention. In the 4 times I've been to the Sertao and in XC flights in general, I find I perform better when I'm in good shape physically. So, being in decent shape is very helpful.

Oi! Você verificou se o bluetooth do telefone está ligado? Acabei de testar o Navigator no meu iPhone conectado a um XCTracer GPS MiniII com dados móveis desabilitados e funcionou perfeitamente.

Merci à toi pour regarder mes vidéos !

Wow, merci !

Hi! I'm glad you liked the video. Regarding your remark/questions: 1. That's exactly what I suggest, that pilots go with prior towing experience so they won't add another new thing. It's enough to be flying in a new place and if they also add something new like towing, things could go wrong. 2. I've also tried both techniques and what I liked about the cobra is that you're not 180 degrees from the rope. Since I carry a lot of ballast, the less footwork I do, the better. 3. Remember that the €250 also includes hotel and multiple tows, not just one. The time I decided to save some money, the operator would do everything so you wouldn't get towed again, they didn't have enough drivers/cars to spend the night out, and the winches were sketchy. Let's not even talk about the untrained tow operators that, as I found out at the end of the trip, were "training" with us, clients! So basically, I paid to be a guinea pig. So, I didn't mind paying more this time because their service was what I expected and more. You're also agreeing with me on the fact that it's better to stay more than a week. The aim of this and all of my videos is sharing my experience and what has and hasn't worked for me. I always encourage pilots to take whatever they might find useful and could work for them, never to take anything as something they must do. Thanks for your remarks and for watching!

I will just add to Joanna, that short retrieves for relaunch and unlimited KM xc retrieve is included in to this daily price too.

Gracias Luis. Todo lo mejor para ti también!

Hi Pedro I use this system www.airetaventure.com/fr/512846-44787-earcom-micro-ecouteur-mains-libres-hs-pro-s-icom.html#/517250-version-hs_4000 but I'm not 100% happy with it because the plug is not angled and the PTT is very fragile, that's why I didn't specify the model in the video. I'm looking for a better solution so I can make a more specific video someday. Thanks for watching!

@@joannadigrigoli Thanks will take a look!

¡Pero no se enoje! 🤣 Yo sé que freír tajadas y leer subtítulos no es lo más práctico, pero colocar subtítulos es la única solución que he encontrado hasta ahora para llegarle a mi tan querida audiencia hispanoparlante. Dile a tus amiguitos que se suscriban para algún día tener millones de suscriptores y que KZbin me deje doblar los videos. Un abrazo y buenos vuelos.

Thank you for your words! They mean a lot coming from you! I hope we get to share the sky again soon. Take care my friend.

That's the right attitude, especially if it's the first time you go there. :)

Thanks Kirsty!

Thanks for watching mate! I'm glad you were also able to relax and make it happen. With this film, I wanted to show the reality of flying in the Sertao and I hope it helps people understand the reality of it, so they know what to expect and not think flying there is a fairy tale.

Hi! I have a 2L water bladder in the back pocket of my harness and on flights like these I drink about half of it or more. I also have a special peeing device, so I can go as many times as I need :)

2l to drink and a 2l backup for landing out with a big walk. You're only wearing a couple of thin sleeves so it never feels that warm at base so you don't need a huge amount to drink. Great video @joannadigrigoli.

Thanks Tom. I'm glad you liked it!

Thanks Tim. That place can be so humbling, that the best attitude to have is just that: fun!

On my list! :)

Yeap, that can be a pain! Hehehehe

It's a great place, I hope you get to go someday!

This is a very personal decision and I encourage everyone to make their own depending on their experience and conditions they fly in. The purpose of this video is showing what I use, I will never tell pilots what they should do. If you feel safer flying with a reserve, you should then fly with one. The reason I don't use a reserve is because I always do hike and fly in calm conditions (early in the morning, usually) and without any other gliders around. The only time I'd need one is in case of a nasty collapse and cascade (very unlikely with a low level glider, I don't fly a single surface anymore) or if I have a collision with another pilot. In my experience, launching and landing when doing hike and fly are the moments with higher risk, and that's why I wear a helmet and train a lot.

That's the right attitude! 👊🏻 I agree with you, it's hard to say no, but I think saying no from time to time, makes us stronger. Thanks for watching!

Hola Javier Me alegro que te haya gustado el video. Acabo de subir los subtítulos en español, que lo disfrutes! Te tomo la palabra para cuando vaya a tu zona de vuelo ;)

Que crack ;) GRACIAS. Cuando quieras por aquí estaremos.

Hi Chris!

Good 6th advice! I also apply this, when one starts climbing effortlessly, there's definitely something wrong! I had never thought about when you're climbing too well on a west face in the morning, I'll keep that in mind! Good call on landing on time 💪🏼

Hi! Thanks for letting me know. I've just updated it.

Wow, 30 years! Respect! My bucket list keeps getting longer each year! I hope I get to live long enough to fly in all those places. Thanks for watching!