Nephi to Grand Canyon in a Glider - Is it Possible?

[@DraconaiMac]

Thanks so much for having us along.

[@sopilote56]

"This is living"..."What an amazing day"... Congratulations Bruno and thank you for sharing the joy of your dream flight after 10 years!

[@robertmcspadden5764]

EVERY video you make is purely therapeutic...tense at times but generally VERY CALMING. I could watch these almost non-stop. THANK YOU!! Better than Xanex or two beers!

[@jocave1282]

Wundervoll! Mein Mann und ich waren 50 Jahre Segelflugpiloten und wir haben 1970 den Grand Canon besucht. Dieses Video ist eine Reise in die Vergangenheit und berührt mich zutiefst. Nochmal DANKE. Heidi

[@ICKY427]

It still fascinates me that you got towed up to a mere 1600ft then, with NO POWER, climbed up to 18k feet-ish then flew hundreds of miles, still with no power.

[@NitroScoopers]

Its like an Alien UFO, no fuel, no power, no nothing and yet travels great distances! :D

[@EscapeCondition]

Yeah it's like.. birds and all the other animals that glide.

[@GOTHICforLIFE1]

@@EscapeCondition Yeah cause birds don't use power... What are you talking about?

[@whackyjinak4978]

Icky he’s not near 18,000. He has no oxy equipment, so he’s well below 12.

[@ethanh9098]

WhackyJ in AK we’ll it said in the video he was at 17.5k and he does have oxygen you can hear it at some points. Also the pipe in his nose is oxygen.

[@MatematicaTel]

Congratulations, Bruno!! I remember when you told me about this dream! Thanks very much for the ride!!

[@markjt193]

Thank you Bruno. Well, that one is going to be extremely hard to beat. 3 miles high over a 1 mile deep canyon. Some great emotions beautifully shared. (I have tears in my eyes too while you circle over where my wife and I hiked down in 1992.)

[@SceneArtisan]

Another Bruno Vassel video? HELL YEAH!! :) Hurrahhh! :)

[@haraldschevik5213]

please like my video :'v there are only three but i wabt people to know my content

[@dangeroustoaster2688]

Kris A indeed

[@lhitchins]

Thanks for sharing Bruno. glad to see another glider pilot so emotionally connect to flying as I am! I still vividly remember getting emotional on my first soaring flight when cutting my wing through the bottom of a Cu and after completing my first large cross country flight.. you are right "this is living" Matt would be proud!!

[@LuckyLAK17]

hi Bruno! great video! thanks. you guys with those conditions should think of hosting a SGP event.

[@superg8018]

Amazing Bruno! Congrats! You got me all emotional and teary eyed when you started crying. Beautiful flight!

[@slehar]

Nice blending of speeded-up video and normal-time sound, yet still synched with what is going on. Great video!

[@Butlerfamily623]

Congratulations!! Thanks so much for your videos Bruno! We are visiting family in your neck of the woods and were playing in the snow near the ridge at snowbasin watching someone soaring up and down Sat 6/17. Good timing to drop this epic on us :) Again, congrats, and thanks!

[@nickrussell436]

I’ve watched a number of videos of yours over the last few days and I cannot believe what you are able to do. I grew up sailing boats and you have to have a lot of muscle memory knowledge of the wind, the vessel, balance, etc., in order to sail well and from that I can tell you have an impressive set of experience and skill. Wildly entertaining, and looks incredibly fun.

[@raymondstrom7686]

Can't believe it. Thermalling over the Grand Canyon. Just spectacular. Thanks so much for taking us long on this amazing flight. Having hiked parts of what you flew over is simply incredible.

[@FUMan661]

I didn't watch this whole video but I heard you tear up, congratulations sir. What an inspiring achievement. I really need to get going with my glider training. What you did is such an awesome thing to do, thanks for sharing!

[@jeroetinberge9627]

Congratulations Bruno, Awesome, you made it in your glider from Nephi to the Grand Canyon with superb footage for us. And your personal touch is fantastic, I had to wipe a tear as well while you were turning above the tiny little river and seeing the extraordinary landscape, persuing your goal, and saying "This is living". Likely you made it home safely, will look at it at OGC as well assuming you uploaded. Wishing you many more enjoyable expeditions like these. Best, Jeroen from Basel

[@CyberEditing]

Stunning views !

[@shayranta230]

Cruisin' the Streets! Great time flying with Bruno!

[@capnpete2672]

Love watching your vids. I'm living vicariously thru them. Thanks for letting me be your wingman.

[@tillthiemann6448]

I never knew that a gliding video could give me goosebumps like that!

[@soilweb]

Hey Bruno, one of the best vids ever. The out and back you did was hard, took real skill and experience, and then the photography of the canyon. Poetry, art, a real beauty of a project and video. Made my day sharing with you.

[@timothywachowicz8308]

Nice work Bruno!!! Magnificent view & piloting!!!! Brilliant! Gratitude & appreciation for doing up a dream come true & sharing! Inspiring to say the least!! Blessings to You, One & All :)

[@topherstoybox4276]

Epic flight man!!! Thanks for sharing! Planning on getting my license and this is SOOO inspiring.

[@manccescapades4671]

In lockdown these videos are a fantastic distraction. Keep it up Bruno!

[@darrellknight7234]

Well done Bruno. Your flights are first rate and always enjoyable.

[@TubeAngst]

You are one of my heroes. Thanks for sharing another amazing video with us.

[@etiennesourd3607]

Thanks very much for bringing us on board with you in this memorable flight.

[@tcsyme]

Thank you so much for taking us along for the ride. This was an epic flight, and so obviously meaningful for you. I have only dreamed of days like this. I got just past solo at 0B7 about 35 years ago , and unfortunately didn't keep up with it. There is still time though.

[@larsoleruben]

That is absolutely awesome! Must beat most glider flights. And it seems the weather anf the thermals were rock solid above the canyon. What an experience and a great video. Well done.

[@rosspatrick4264]

nice to be flying with you again ,love looking over your shoulder,again thanks for the video

[@Lehmann108]

Beautiful up close and beautiful from 17,000 ft!

[@N622JR]

Wow! That was clearly a bucket list item for you. Thanks for sharing it with us. It was spectacular. Congratulations on an epic flight.

[@Matt6644]

Insane Bruno! And you made it home to boot! You continue to inspire us here in Auckland New Zealand where its winter currently. Seeing flights like this makes us wish it wasn't.

[@BrunoVassel]

So glad you enjoyed it my friend from the other side of the globe. One of these days I will make it down to you guys and play with you. You have some amazing views to enjoy yourselves. Glad I could help make the winter months a little more bearable. ;) Best, Bruno

[@wanderson1978]

AWESOME VIDEO BRUNO! THX FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH US!

[@johnmoser5282]

Bruno thanks for not editing out your emotions, that was a great video. I was truly moved myself, it was awesome and breathtaking, thanks for talking me along!! My brother lives in Sandy, hope to meet you someday thanks again.

[@justinorourke6852]

Hi Bruno Thanks for your wonderful video of your flight to the Grand. Canyon and I am glad you made it home so well done yours Justin

[@andrewmckittrick5308]

Wonderful flight Bruno! Thanks for letting us ride along.

[@FerretMasterXX]

That was so cool to see you get emotional over the Grand Canyon. Way to go Bruno!

[@9099brooko]

I passed my A and B certification in 1959, I was sixteen years of age , in RAF Henlow beds UKhonestly !

[@jdubs-dragonfly]

Could you do a video covering the flight planning for an adventure like this?

[@wiav8r]

Best glider video I have EVER seen!!! Thanks Bruno!

[@BrunoVassel]

Best comment ever! :) Thanks for watching. Bruno

[@bluestudio67]

Your joy is amazing. Congrats, Bruno!

[@forwatching6708]

Some one get this guy a 360 camera.

[@Schumacher73]

You're totally right on that point

[@safarieten]

Hi Bruno, When I watch your videos, i get the distinct impression that I've missed out on something in my life..... Thanks, great vids.

[@davidscott430]

Bruno, thanks for the video of an epic flight! I am with so many others here that ask you NOT to fast forward it. Gliding is so peaceful and when fast forwarded there is no peace to it, also is doesn't feel like a "journey" anymore either. Too bad the card filled up. Looking forward to many more.

[@marinepilot5723]

I like that you verbalize your landing intentions in the event of an emergency. Mark of a safe pilot 👍🏻

[@htoby.]

Watch this or to study for an exam I have in an hour.... Hmmm. Bruno wins. :P

[@caspianmerlin6162]

How did it go?

[@noversibirsk]

Thats what I am doing to, but now I must study

[@Jangle2007]

How much do I look forward to a new Bruno Vassel video?...let me count the ways. That Utah sky you launched into looks beyond delicious. Splendid flight and absolutely non-stop spectacular flight objective. Words fail.

[@joeya5438]

Finally! Another Bruno vid!

[@krakrikro]

Glad you took us with you! What an epic flight, well done! Thanks for sharing this great experience!

[@dst94]

Amazing video Bruno. I've seen pretty much all your videos and they are truly awesome. I've been to the Grand Canyon a couple of months ago and to see it from this perspective is just awesome! Keep up the great work and safe landings

[@hernanchiappe8199]

Amazing view from your glider. I send you a big greeting from Buenos Aires, Argentina Bruno

[@BrunoVassel]

Thanks for watching!

[@mpetry912]

Best video yet ! A spectacular ride. Thank you Bruno

[@paulhayden6292]

Good Morning Bruno. So good to see your trip to the Grand Canyon. What a nice trip. I understand the physics and the mechanics but to go 500 miles without power is magic. The country is so grand that you might need to be 17,000 feet to see it. Thank you so much for sharing your trip and dream.

[@BrunoVassel]

Thanks Paul - I completely agree with you. Even though we experience flight, it still is complete voodoo and magic that these beautiful machines can do what we do with them. Thanks for watching! Bruno

[@paulhayden6292]

BTW Bruno thanks to you I will never look at clouds the same again. Ha!

[@wgmskiing]

Bruno: So jealous right now. Awesome flight, awesome video. Thank you so much for taking us along. I flew two pattern tows under a 1500ft ceiling yesterday hah.

[@BrunoVassel]

Haha - at least you got to fly! ;) Thanks for watching. Bruno

[@brettsgalaxyvids]

Bruno...Absolutely inspiring! Thank you so much for taking the time to take us on this flight. As if flight management wasn't enough you throw in production management as well. WRITE A BOOK! Please! I would wait in line to buy it and another line just to meet you. What I would give to sit behind you in a glider and pick your brain. As always...Super great video! I watch your videos while I am getting ready in the morning or when I am relaxing. Great production value! I am your biggest fan! Brett

[@Splucked]

Spectacular. Amazing how time flies when Bruno flies. ❤

[@masterC5828]

you are such a kind man....thanks for the ride......be safe

[@janrolleman8724]

Thanks Bruno I watched the long and short version. I loved your movie, we have been at Grand Canyon in 2013 and in Utah this year, so nice to see it from above. I fly in the Netherlands with the Schleicher ASK 21 from EHTW but Holland is flat and the climate is much colder so this video looks more what gliding really is.Jan Netherlands

[@deltazeesolutions7016]

It looks like your recent "extra ballast" has diminished you skills any! Super flight! I reeaally enjoy your videos... mostly because I spent 4 years on a helicopter seismic crew in the early '80's based out of Jackson. It's super nostalgic to recognize all of the areas of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming you fly. I still recognize nearly every spot you go. Thanks for the memories.

[@deltazeesolutions7016]

PS... camber down and screw up!

[@gioponti6359]

Amazing - perhaps the most fascinating 30min on youtube!

[@judeg.8101]

Thank you, I never knew you could go as far as you did in a glider. Very cool.

[@Raptorman0909]

What would have been even more epic would have been to have returned home via Page, then east along the south side of Lake Powell until Halls Crossing, then north towards Hanksville, then Goblin Valley and the San Rafael Swell, then Castle Dale and back to Nephi. What would really make that special is a camera below the glider shooting 4K for the whole trip.

[@johngalt6929]

I'll bet the spark plugs last forever on that thing.

[@RM-el3gw]

I still change the ones on mine just in case.

[@johngalt6929]

@@RM-el3gw - I always check the muffler bearings every 500 hours.

[@botiroti1]

Silly , those use glow plugs......

[@juancepeda9620]

@@botiroti1 and Cox fuel

[@roger236]

Congratulations for this another great fly, and thanks for share your (big) emotion with us.

[@rocketmanpm]

Congrats! Wonderful time over the canyon.

[@robertcox5384]

Wow, thanks for the ride Bruno! Amazing video!!

[@pablogarriga6949]

Wow Bruno....nice flight !!!

[@EdoardoJacucci]

Welcome back Bruno! We missed you :o) Btw do you know you featured in the Scandinavian gliding magazine? There is an article about you! Greetings from Norway.

[@GrantGrove]

Nice flight...pushed it .... nothing like running a cloud street. I've tried that flight in a Lark IS28-B "Cloud Dancer", only made it halfway and back. Sweet ride.

[@jontypmcguire]

thanx for sharing with the world, it was beautiful mate, thanx again all the way from little New Zealand

[@KHos73]

Amazing how gliders can fly like they do (well good pilot skills!) and the lift they can get, love watching your videos, Cheers from the UK.

[@Mike-01234]

I have watched your videos for years really inspired me to get my Glider PPL and buy a glider. My hope is this year by the end of 2019 ill start my training.

[@brunovassel8417]

Awesome! Best of luck with your training. You will love it!

[@asquid1994]

WOW!!!! 450-500 miles, in a day, without any fuel other than the tow up. That shit right there, is inspiring. You conquered the canyon task, but how do you feel about a Yellowstone and back task?

[@al-du6lb]

Seriously. Absolutely incredible. I understand how it all works, but I'm still just in awe of how elegant it is.

[@alexandervanwyk7669]

Waa Bruno, Awesome. Thanks for sharing. I got kind of jittery over the canyon, just want to get back home, yet you keep on playing over the canyon? Crazy

[@danestark7372]

Great video, Bruno! My favorite of yours so far.... possibly because I've floated the grand a few times and am a new glider pilot as well. Cheers

[@BrunoVassel]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. 😎👍

[@chrisbinckes2732]

wondrous vision that as ya approach the canyon truly inspiring thanks for the upload and greetings from tasmania

[@4edward61]

There are only two words that come to mind, Bruno: Bad Ass! Great vid AND flight as usual, and a landmark event from out of your bucket list! Thanks as always for sharing, and it gives me another goal towards which to aim. Haven't x-countried, yet, but if this doesn't make you want to, then you're pursuing the wrong sport!

[@Qartoffeln1]

Amazing view Bruno. Thanks for sharing!

[@drmwvrhg]

What a dream flight, wow, awesome, thanks for the ride.

[@Shaky_Hands_Powderworks]

That. Was. Amazing... Too bad you didn't have more time on station to play. Hope you'll take us back there soon!

[@BrunoVassel]

So glad you enjoyed that. I am looking forward to filming a bunch of new videos over the next several weeks. Should be fun. Thanks for watching.

[@dmt3339]

Truly AMAZING!! This is a flight I have dreamed of myself. Wheres the double thumbs up?

[@lautoka63]

Yay Bruno! Winter in the Antipodes: you're the best substitute.

[@BrunoVassel]

Glad I can help a little bit! :)

[@quedecree]

Awesome! many thanks for the ride.

[@chromabotia]

Bruno, that was EPIC! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@BrunoVassel]

Thanks for coming flying with me!

[@ianfish99]

well done Bruno, congrats

[@BrunoVassel]

Thanks!

[@GTAGGARTIST]

Great Flight, love your JOY! I flew the canyon in 1981, hot air balloon. I've watched a couple of your videos now. Makes me want to glide!

[@ralphmelbourneaustralia5836]

Thanks for another great flight, and for sharing the experience!

[@battmann678]

Good for you Bruno, good for you.

[@Karl.Hanzel]

Good stuff, Bruno! Congratulations on the accomplishment!

[@chrisorah919]

Unbelievable! What an awesome flight.

[@TR6Telos]

Brilliant! Days like this do not happen often.

[@frank0evers]

Congratulations Bruno! what an amazing flight. Thanks for the great content.

[@michaelharrison4102]

Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful experience with us

[@julesviolin]

That's epic scenery Bruno. Our hills in UK are like Mole hills in comparison!! Can't wait to do some gliding over there at some point :)

[@brushitoff503]

Mate, What a Video! I need to get my but back in a Glider! Cheers for sharing your journeys with us all. A big G'Day from Adelaide, Australia!

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Great video Bruno, a very emotional ride sitting here too. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing trip!

[@ricardomadrigal4192]

wow ! Bruno its amazing your flying...…..bad ass … thanks for sharing

[@nwflyer7197]

Man !!! That was absolutely fabulous !!! Thanks so much for sharing such a great flight!!! Keep it up my friend !!!