Easy flying at Fort Funston [GoPro9 + "max lens" mod]

The GoPro9 with the "max lens" mod creates very stable flight videos and keeps the horizon level most of the time. No editing except trimming and stitching clips. I am going to prefer this setup over the 360 version because the resolution is much better, even though there is no option to change the viewpoint.

[@sonukumar-ks6pw]

Very nice video bro

[@terryrose6208]

A beautiful day. So relaxing to watch.

[@poklet]

That’s quite a nice field of view. Not so wide that it distorts, and not so narrow to make it useless. The stabilisation worked really well - as good as a 360° camera.

[@sohamhanggliding]

Agree! If you see my Texas video recorded on the same setup, I put the camera further out on the wing, so the glider doesn't take up so much screen space.

[@TomFly]

Loved it!! 😜

[@ecoturismovalle1570]

Superb everything ....wish I was there

[@sohamhanggliding]

Come anytime and we’ll make it easy for you to fly our site

[@ecoturismovalle1570]

@@sohamhanggliding That is very kind of you. I have never flown at sea level.....it is a dream

[@garym2213]

Nice

[@TristanMorrow]

Nice!

[@AZEMFRANKLIN]

Nice!!!👏👏👏

[@alexmarkelov7339]

How was your transition to the topless? How big of a difference that was in terms of landing practices?

[@sohamhanggliding]

I did a slow transition, got a T2C when I had only 80 hours hang-gliding experience (2017). Had some bad landings, so started mostly flying my U2 for over 2 years, only a few flights on the T2 but found it to be too much mental work to really enjoy it. Finally got a T3 mid-2020 when I had over 250 hours airtime, and the glider felt instantly easy and natural to fly and now I have a 100 hours on it and I always look forward to the next flight. I highly recommend getting a T3 if you plan to upgrade. Difference is landing technique applies to all topless gliders, but it's not that much if you have a lot of experience on intermediate gliders. You will have a longer final glide, so need more space (or come in lower). Keep up the speed, but not too fast near ground or you may PIO due to turbulence or low turns.

[@alexmarkelov7339]

@@sohamhanggliding I’ve been flying Sport 3 for about a year now. Have close to 400 flights and little over 100 hrs. (A lot of 5 min sledders). I’ve heard that some ppl couldn’t enjoy topless gliders and switched back to intermediate. However, seems like T3 is a bit less demanding. As for me, I’m planning on flying Sport 3 for at least another year and then may consider topless. Thanks for such detailed response!