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.
@GaebRush5 жыл бұрын
The really skilled people in the world fly over thousand kilometers with no engine. About 8-9 hours in the air
@nick48195 жыл бұрын
@@GaebRush That's unbelievable. I had no idea gliders could stay up that long.
@Anton-uc2be5 жыл бұрын
@Norvain Theres places where the wind goes upwards, so the pilot usally looks for them to gain altitude
@GeekInTime5 жыл бұрын
using the wind to travel in air, like a sailboat but on air, so cool
@Sunburn20075 жыл бұрын
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.
@captain_fuzzieness35826 жыл бұрын
Its good to take your glider(s) for walks to keep them healthy and strong, a healthy glider is a happy one!
@guncreep99054 жыл бұрын
😜🤣🤣👍
@africanson11242 жыл бұрын
😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@davidcortner8 жыл бұрын
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.
@BrunoVassel8 жыл бұрын
Thanks David for commenting and for the kind words. So glad to hear you are enjoying these videos. :) Bruno
@aladent8 жыл бұрын
I too, enjoyed that part. And, I especially liked the pre flight info on the area you were in.
@MyFabian947 жыл бұрын
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!
@tumezu28074 жыл бұрын
@@jonashellsborn7648 chill man
@Galm_14 жыл бұрын
@@jonashellsborn7648 Chill mate. It's just a funny comment.
@fettmaneiii44394 жыл бұрын
'sposed to be up makin breakfast fo somebody (shrugs)
@WestCoastWheelman7 жыл бұрын
Haven't seen so many left turns in 3 hours since watching NASCAR.
@BrunoVassel7 жыл бұрын
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.
@WestCoastWheelman7 жыл бұрын
Bruno Vassel No thank YOU for uploading! I love the long format "slow tv" style, and yes I watched the whole thing, every minute!
@saleemwaheed99567 жыл бұрын
Now that was funny!
@DoubleMonoLR5 жыл бұрын
He's not an ambi-turner :)
@luismiguelvasquezvillegas47894 жыл бұрын
Lol yes hahahahahahahaha I'm to dissy
@TILLMANc25 жыл бұрын
I love a good pilot who shows the people on the ground something more than straight and level.
@rajakhan123464 жыл бұрын
What minute was that
@IndefiniteMark4 жыл бұрын
I'm becoming fascinated with this hobby, and excited/nervous by the fact its absolutely reasonable cost-wise to get into... ohhh mannn
@adriaansmit813 жыл бұрын
do it
@IndefiniteMark3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@adriaansmit813 жыл бұрын
@@IndefiniteMark Do it now. You'll be happier
@mattolmar20073 жыл бұрын
Go for it, you will never look back! 👍🤟🤟🤟
@Vara913917 жыл бұрын
Never really understood why people say glider pilots make the best pilots until I watched this....wow.
@mattkelly90004 жыл бұрын
Lol they aren’t.
@erinchillmusic89304 жыл бұрын
@@mattkelly9000 lol they are. Can you say Sullenberger?
@doncooper39464 жыл бұрын
Energy Management! :)
@anthonybutto19254 жыл бұрын
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.
@JohnyG293 жыл бұрын
@@redroostermcmlxxl Most airforces used gliders, not just the Nazis.
@AureliusR7 жыл бұрын
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!
@AureliusR5 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@AureliusR Жыл бұрын
@@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
@cassiusgoulet35834 жыл бұрын
Gilder Gang be like: *lol imagine having an engine failure*
@asmrl11574 жыл бұрын
R/woooosh
@Nightwing_Meh4 жыл бұрын
@@asmrl1157 you got wooshed r/ihavereddit
@asmrl11574 жыл бұрын
Nightwing Meh I have it too
@BlitzBodyBeats4 жыл бұрын
Tango3Echo this post was made by the Glider Gang
@knowgnod4 жыл бұрын
Also glider gang: lol imagine not having wind
@joynermark8 жыл бұрын
Loop at 3:13:30.
@joshmccorquodale90827 жыл бұрын
god bless you
@guitarboy12347 жыл бұрын
Singularity give this man a beer please. Someone.
@sebastianvalenzuela38167 жыл бұрын
Singularity not all heroes wear capes
@joynermark7 жыл бұрын
:)
@FPVBrothers7 жыл бұрын
also at 1:12:40
@TonboIV5 жыл бұрын
Movie pilot flying upsidedown: Both hands squeezing the stick, face covered in sweat, straining at the controls. Real pilot flying upsidedown: Two fingers.
@snoflahke65753 жыл бұрын
Yah. Movies lie
@astudentpilotlife2 жыл бұрын
Yup. I am training to be light on the control on a Single engine and only control the yoke with two or 3 finger.
@jetsailplane8 жыл бұрын
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.
@BrunoVassel8 жыл бұрын
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!
@patricionunez67004 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@sepppirch48034 жыл бұрын
@@BrunoVassel so thats how glider pilots reproduce :) hope you made some new ones during that flight
@orangswiss89464 жыл бұрын
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@kbmckim93653 жыл бұрын
Nothing compares to watching a professional pilot master his craft. 4am and worth the lost sleep. Thanks for sharing. Kevin
@bobpaulino47144 жыл бұрын
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.
@chilly224 жыл бұрын
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
@paulies54074 жыл бұрын
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.
@Mike-oz4cv4 жыл бұрын
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.
@maulanwong38413 жыл бұрын
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
@mattolmar20073 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@runninggames7712 жыл бұрын
@@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…
@4realoneil8 жыл бұрын
so great. I'm sure you made thier day. those hikers will tell that story for years.
@Athaeus4 жыл бұрын
"So then this annoying glider pilot came and _ruined the view!_ We could barely see anything past his flaps at 4."
@torqingheads7 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant way to live your life. Thanks for posting.
@Belenor5 жыл бұрын
Is that a very sad R2-D2 in the back?
@manuelsousa84795 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@clevername88325 жыл бұрын
he liked the back flips. lol
@alexeilindes75075 жыл бұрын
Lmfao yes!
@isaacroder30255 жыл бұрын
The depressed robot is a Variometer, a vertical speed indicator
@ryancxx5 жыл бұрын
@@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
@WhyRuLookinAtMyName8 ай бұрын
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.
@jkonet13 жыл бұрын
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!
@Eastbench27 күн бұрын
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!
@djwillgabrielsen Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is a masterpiece. The scenes looking down the roads with the sun in your eyes is my favorite. Great work!
@StephensCustomModels4 жыл бұрын
Totally changed my outlook on gliders, that was awesome.
@TheOriginalRaster6 жыл бұрын
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!
@jeremyboyce15372 ай бұрын
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 👍
@sandycoleman62388 жыл бұрын
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.
@martynycum583 Жыл бұрын
I've been an A&P mechanic in General Aviation for 40 years and now retired. Ive worked on and flown in just about everything in the air from seaplanes to blimps. But never a sail plane. After watching your video that is now in my bucket list. Thank you for this video. I totally enjoyed it.
@paulw26044 жыл бұрын
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!
@BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy4 жыл бұрын
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
@shadeburst8 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikehunt26672 жыл бұрын
Hey mate . I fell asleep with you tube on and woke up to seeing you fly. Here I am old and getting ready to die n not live and all my life since I was little , I have just wanted to fly . I fly drones because I cant afford to fly a plane . Well thats what I thought. Theres a place not far from me that does what you do . I think its time I wasnt scared cause your damn straight , its not fun , start ticking off my bucket list and go see them . That was my first thought when I woke up from my nightmare and into another . Sometimes you just got to follow your "real" dreams and bite the bullet . After this random comment , I will start googling . Who knows , this might be my next addiction . Wow man . So peaceful and beautiful to be like a bird . Tom Petty comes to mind . Im learning to fly , coming down is the hardest thing . Sometimes you never want to come down hey ! The old pee bottle might come in handy sometimes . 🤣 Keep it up !!😉
@cgvapors9634 жыл бұрын
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.
@burtonjimmyАй бұрын
dude. the video looped. lol
@robertmetzinger3933 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so muchforsharing this with us it's amazing. Robert from Kansas!!!! 😢
@TAG-19843 жыл бұрын
Ultimate freedom, breathtaking!
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@vicerichter11633 жыл бұрын
@Kyle Vivaan you dont have a girlfriend you virgin loser
@thefox49443 жыл бұрын
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.
@edwardstephens2473 ай бұрын
First time following your podcast. Watching you glide through the air is just amazing, to say the least.
@rogermerrell26517 жыл бұрын
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.
@RiDankulous7 жыл бұрын
It's people like you that provide videos which really widen the knowledge available to everyone. Very informative and interesting. Thanks so much! Others like you include doctors describing conditions or procedures, and people who make 'how to' videos, and scientists teaching a subject they enjoy. You and others like you deserve more recognition for your value to society.
@Srath797 жыл бұрын
Life goals right here! I want to do this so bad. Thanks for sharing!
@BrunoVassel7 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnlukasik80458 ай бұрын
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 ! 🥰🥰🥰
@ThisTall3 жыл бұрын
Imagine being able to casually walk pulling a $120,000 vehicle that can take you 20,000+ feet into the sky, with 1 hand...
@dwightjt3 жыл бұрын
And both feet on the rudder and the brakes Are when you push both rudder peddals down when landind
@ThisTall3 жыл бұрын
@@dwightjt .... I meant you can pull the whole machine with one hand... lol
@Tweakplayoffs3 жыл бұрын
I won’t even lie,I fell asleep too this cause these flying videos are calming to me
@realSethMeyers4 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@ProtruckR4 жыл бұрын
Omg. I just sat and watched you fly for 3.34 hrs I have Never in my Life sat down to a you tube video this Long that has to do with Flight ✈️ You have truly Made this Disabled Guy one happy Dude, Reason is it was like I was Free again you also Eliminated any fear I also did Not even experience Butterflies when you did your Loops for the Hikers well you were out east of the Flight Plan you gave your self. The entire world 🌎 No longer Feels so Boring, You have given me Not only a Beautiful chanel to go to when the chronic pain Rears its Nasty ass. You Removed all Fear of Flying A Glider i only wish i had seen this when i was 16 years old when i was air Cadet. I was Retired at the Bright old age of 40 when I suffered a Serious work related accident. I turn 50 in February And i am going to see if there is anyone who Trains to learn to fly Glider 2 seater I hope no way am going to hang on the wing. Lol kidding. The biggest Reason is you showed me we can fly too 17.9 thousand on oxygen and you have Tcas is it that alerts jets to not only other aircraft. Also your not on that Radio having to speak Pilot half the time I have no idea how they keep track of the Babble they speak. And well all the fun you took me on. YOU HAVE NO CLUE HOW MUCH I ENJOYED THIS WHOOOHOOOO THAT WAS A FUN FUN FUN X100 FOR ME. I just want to say in closing I only hope the person who will teach me how to fly is as well trained and as awesome awesome awesome as you are. I just noticed you did this video 4 years ago so you probably won't read this ( sigh ) Well dude thank you so much for the flight its now 3:58 am 2:46 time watching you make your last flight over the rocks on final to land on that thank you good by Sean
@BrunoVassel4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sean - thanks for watching and commenting! So glad you enjoyed this video. It was an amazing experience and I'm so glad I had a camera to document it. I hope you can go up for a flight and see for yourself how amazing gliders are. Cheers!
@longwildernesswalks3 жыл бұрын
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!
@negrildoc2 жыл бұрын
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!
@DNModels8 жыл бұрын
how I wish you start using 360 camera... Great video! Keep 'em comin!!!
@danceswithclouds4 жыл бұрын
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.
@lucassalomon31443 жыл бұрын
Before today I thought gliders were a 25, 30 minutes of flight deal. Your videos are blowing my mind. So relaxing too, great videos!
@chrishamilton49993 жыл бұрын
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!
@chrishamilton49993 жыл бұрын
sorry ..."beaut and timely tips" .....
@BlackGryph0n Жыл бұрын
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!
@NorthernHarker Жыл бұрын
Wow, super cool to see you here! Been a fan for a very long time. :D
@VeryBlandPerson Жыл бұрын
Hmm, hello. Nice to see you here..
@markadolphus50947 ай бұрын
Hi all...just dropping past myself..
@voiceaddict4 ай бұрын
This is one of the best videos I've seen on KZbin. Thanks for sharing.
@Ricom698 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@BrunoVassel8 жыл бұрын
Do it! You'll love gliding if you try it. Thanks for watching.
@clarkdavis9467 Жыл бұрын
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!
@BrunoVassel Жыл бұрын
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!
@clarkdavis9467 Жыл бұрын
@@BrunoVassel I will for sure tell them Bruno. Take care.
@robertorhymes4 жыл бұрын
"Get high stay high" I can relate to that but it's a long way down to get a big mac!
@TheTivec7 жыл бұрын
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.
@BrunoVassel7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words and I am so glad you are enjoying these videos!
@ritnessgaming81444 жыл бұрын
5:20 this place look like the place where Trevor hanger was located in gta5
@GunsNGames14 жыл бұрын
You mean Sandy Shores?
@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid4 жыл бұрын
@@GunsNGames1 MacKenzie Field.
@genl0rd4 жыл бұрын
a little bit, yes
@charlieponting46746 жыл бұрын
once again you take us with you! Wonderful scenery wish I was there - Thank you Bruno!
@TheScreamingFrog9166 жыл бұрын
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 👍
@blakepurdy65033 жыл бұрын
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.
@markthompsonst457 жыл бұрын
I love watching your flights. It has made me want to learn how to fly. I have now idea how I would afford it.
@robertclarkguitar4 жыл бұрын
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!
@oqsy7 жыл бұрын
Ok, these videos are very addictive. Great channel!
@write2mel2 жыл бұрын
Bruno, thank you for posting this video. It's highly appreciated. 3 hrs 35 minutes of flight .... is AMAZING !!!
@miguelbrasil94264 жыл бұрын
Esse vídeo ficou lindo. Voar longe da pista assim é para os profissionais. Parabéns... Muito legal.
@leightonhogue32604 жыл бұрын
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.
@nicknineoclock78054 жыл бұрын
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!!
@richardgrant93672 жыл бұрын
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 🤙🏽🙌🏼🙏
@dannass54 жыл бұрын
It's amazing, everytime I get vertigo this guy is like: "Oh wow! This is great!"
@harveymushman22195 жыл бұрын
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 !
@boulevardlettingsluton38395 жыл бұрын
a beautiful flight and an ammazing landing, i so much want to fly a glider
@chrispunshon23704 жыл бұрын
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.
@augustin92707 жыл бұрын
Your videos keep me from studying..
@powernumpty7 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesdownie21523 жыл бұрын
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)
@meteorfive62 жыл бұрын
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....
@alexdarcydestsimon37672 жыл бұрын
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.
@Widderwillen4 жыл бұрын
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.
@j_laskada5 жыл бұрын
3 hours flying without fuel, that's amazing!
@adammorkus5 жыл бұрын
That's a nature... ♥
@ghostbr913626 күн бұрын
this video can be used to sleep well is now my new favorite
@billsprague49614 жыл бұрын
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!
@octavoboubez72914 жыл бұрын
I watched the whole thing. Tons of fun! Can't wait to show my kids. Loved the mountains at the end.
@NikolaasVanDroogenbroeck5 жыл бұрын
love the in-flight meal there :D no salads allowed just candy bars
@naked_and_funny4 жыл бұрын
You've changed my mind! I used to think gliders tow into the sky and then they plan to land. And now I see you fly for hours, delight, I also want to live in the sky.
@j0hnnykn0xv1lle4 жыл бұрын
4:48 "I'm too close for missiles I'm switching to guns"
@harpoon_bakery1624 жыл бұрын
CCIP
@Alexilund5 ай бұрын
KZbin is playing this video to me every time i stop watching another video, I don't know why, I love it, I've seen it three times already, its awesome, but you know, just saying.
@mebeasensei8 жыл бұрын
Novice question here. So how do you find the thermals when you are actualy mid air.
@Daniel-hf5yp4 жыл бұрын
TommyTwobats the cloud formations
@yukelss4 жыл бұрын
cloud formations and knowing what direction the wind is going to use hills to your advantage
@seabiscuit67764 жыл бұрын
Just guess
@brettduffin84124 жыл бұрын
Listen. Beeps go up in pitch mean rising air.
@asdf527084 жыл бұрын
beep beep beep boop boop boop boop
@bootmenow3 жыл бұрын
Just found this,please put an insta 360 on board for us KZbin VR people... Love the video... You just reignited the original dream of mine from when I was in grade school reading flying books about soaring in the library... I just watched you do what I read and dreamed about in the 1970s, thank you. I hope you will put up some VR 180 movies or some VR 360 movies I would really enjoy sitting in the cockpit with you looking out at all little ants walking around...
@dmsdmullins7 жыл бұрын
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.
@Robin-zu4re6 жыл бұрын
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.
@BlakeWildBASE4 жыл бұрын
It would be really awesome if us glider pilots started editing their videos to make them more watchable... gliding is the worlds best kept secret, so successful in fact that the whole sport is dying, we need to capture the attention of the youth and make it sexy and cool again like the 30s-80s.
@scharrk3 жыл бұрын
You are right. I started 1.5 year ago and in our club there are mostly older pilots. I can see, that some young people wouldn't like that, i didn't care though, just want to fly. This year, maybe thx to corona, we gained a lot of new student pilots.
@Tmanaz4803 жыл бұрын
We definitely need long full flights like this one though. As we can see in the comments, 3.5 hrs is quite a revelation for many folks. Something clicks and they "get" what soaring is all about.
@jeremystaples88815 жыл бұрын
Perhaps you can put your flight info in the corner of the screen if that is even possible?
@user-it8mt3zg9f7 ай бұрын
That take off was as smooth as your brain! Beautiful!
@thenightmare73734 жыл бұрын
Mom: walks into room. Me: mom it’s not what it looks like. Im practice to be a pilot. . . . . . Mom: slowly closes door.
@MrClauried4 жыл бұрын
Mom: like father like son.....
@thenightmare73734 жыл бұрын
Zade YO 😂😂😂😂😂
@rosspatrick42647 жыл бұрын
just a big thankyou for looking over your shoulder,again thanks!!!!!!!!
@BrunoVassel7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming along for the ride!
@guntherultraboltnovacrunch52487 жыл бұрын
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?
@StefanoBorini6 жыл бұрын
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.
@vgrof23155 жыл бұрын
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?
@paulvanniekerk20152 жыл бұрын
VERY relaxing to listen to playing in the background. I accumulated 13 hrs at a club in Cato Ridge DURBAN Z A . I FLY R C SLOAP SLOARERS as well ASW 19 and 27 if my memory serves me WELL ha ha Chris Foss Mid Phase and a dear old classic my first a Gentle Lady Karl Goldberg many long hours on the sloap bungie as well. May God bless you and keep you safe. . . XXX
@boskieeye42785 жыл бұрын
Any body make it anywhere near the end of this 3.5hr memoir.??
@harpoon_bakery1624 жыл бұрын
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!
@samuelhumphreys77128 жыл бұрын
So is that his Boing 747 pilots take their planes to the runway... Now I know why it takes so long...
@dwightjt3 жыл бұрын
Hi again bruno. Dwight Hear ahm not going To bug you to much about my spiritual Experiences hope I didn't anoy or sound Scary to you. Iv enjoyed your video's I had a beautiful experience back in 2016 and 17. With my 👧 friend. Went put on a lake, cub lake in S. Central mich. For three weekends and Learned to drive a jet Sky in 15 min. In June July and August. What A nice time. Beautiful Scenery like a spiritual Experience. Now that I am retired I can't Wait to take that intro Flight in the spring. Wish me luck. Im sure It will be fun. I hope it lasts at least an hr. Will see. See U up there.