Soul Flier

First time since about November last year since I've flown FPV. First time in 10 months since I pressed record. I did a Skype session recently where at the end I was challenged to do one thing and that was go fly at least one pack, record it and post it up on YT so this is completing that challenge. I rarely fly so my skills suck, the FW on the FC is over 12 months old, I have no idea what my pid's are and the props on the quad have been in place for at least 4 months. I had to borrow some packs, borrow a GoPro which I had forgotten how to setup so I just used what ever settings it had and wasn't sure if the SDcard even had any room on it.
But you know what... I don't care. I don't care it there was jello, I don't care if there was bounce-back, I don't care if the default upload settings don't show a clear image on YT, and I don't care if the flight wasn't the latest epic thing. I fly for me and its purpose is solely to detach from reality a few minutes at a time. In a hobby where for years people have tried to out do each other and become the next greatest brand to feed their dream of making it big and financial success I think we've lost the reason why we fly. Well, the ones on social media anyway. So to those silent few out there who continue to enjoy that park un-noticed, I salute you. Continue being a soul flier. Continue flying for the reasons that make you smile and don't stress. With all the corporate backstabbing and competitive bullshit within the "industry", you are not missing out on anything. I hope to see you in the skies one day.
#soulflier

[@UAVfutures]

its on my bucket list to fly with you one day mate, you did so much to help my passion for this hobby

[@HenryDarr]

Likewise.

[@beauson1983]

Im with you Stu Ausglide, Mr Steele, Tommy, ZoeFPV, Botgrinder and Stu here got me started flying. I recently got a mobula 7 and a tinyhawk and ive been going through 15 packs a day if I can to help me deal with poverty, chronic depression, addiction and chronic pain issues, and its working. You guys have unknowingly changed my life and sure as hell fly for me. I'd love to fly with Gav and Stu someday, hopefully we'll all get the chance :-)

[@FinalGlideAus]

We'll catch up one day Stu, I'll bank on that

[@strepto42]

Come visit us Stu!

[@HenryDarr]

I wish you could do a national tour staying a week in a cities across Australia.

[@xjet]

Always enjoy your flying style Chad. Good to see you back in the air mate.

[@JiraiyaPlaysRetroGames]

Well said Bruce

[@JiraiyaPlaysRetroGames]

Well said Bruce

[@VIKFPV]

MATE! We need more videos 😀😀🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@KrissKwaddFPV]

I concur

[@fairskiesfpv1616]

I’m one of the “silent few”. You’re personality, your story, your “real-ness” has inspired me for over two years. I don’t post to KZbin - A clip on Instagram occasionally. But I must say... I truly, truly enjoy watching you fly. If you do ever decide to post more I’ll be there to support you. Peace brother.

[@robinmoore3649]

That's exactly what I'm talking about. You do your thing. We don't take our lives and troubles to the park, field or bandos. It's just us, in the goggles and nothing else matters. We share our souls, not try and sell them. #soulflier

[@Dav2112]

Nice to see you flying again, Chad. Sounds like you both had fun.

[@wedgeman3512]

Good to see you flying and smiling. Could you find Charpu again for a next video? 😂😂😂

[@itosan8004]

Miss Charpu also 😔

[@yannickg6904]

With Tommy gone, RR has lost all the original crew now. I miss the great Charpu too, I'm sure he still enjoys flying.

[@snoopyRC]

I hope, but you wonder.

[@KrissKwaddFPV]

Woah! A totally unexpected pleasant surprise notification! Nice one mate & would love to see more

[@elis51501]

Mr. FinalGlideAus, it has been a while since your last flight video, and after watching this, I realized that your flight style is why I started this great hobby 2 yrs ago, I really love your flight lines/music choice! It’s just so relaxing, calming and gives me a feeling of wonder. Thank you for yet another video, your an amazing pilot! 👊🏽

[@stevedelp4067]

I think u still fly fantastically, I've been at it for a year, I always wanted to fly like a bird and at 57 I'm having the best time of my adult life. Don't stop flying.!!

[@JoeKunsch]

This made my heart swell with joy and happiness! ❤️

[@apsfpv2217]

Flying for myself and stress relief is what I've been doing in RC since 1982 starting with 2 cycle powered planes . I've never strapped a gopro to my quads since I began FPV over 3 years ago nor do I even know how to upload a vid. Good to see you at the sticks once again! Because of you I found this wonderful hobby that quite frankly saved my life... Thank you sir.

[@frankensteinfpv]

Wow. Love this clip man... Took me to a whole other place. Loved the power loops with the quick flip forward and free-fall style. Loved the long path cruise. Loved mostly the puchout up high then nice slow free-fall back to earth. Was just a nice chill edit and well suited music, and took me away from all of lifes troubles for those few minutes... Great work and I think my new favourite edit 😀👍

[@sasiuru]

Pure joy and enjoyment. No over processed and produced stuff, just a way I like it... Kinda thing I miss from early days of multicopters. More please...

[@TheZx798]

So awesome to see some content and flights from you. You were one of my major inspirations in getting into FPV. Thanks!

[@logo8009]

Chad you are one that helped inspired me to fly. I‘m not very good and yet still I post a few videos. They are far from good but, the feeling I get flying helps me deal with the day to day BS of the world. Thanks so much. Please never stop flying and sharing your videos.

[@kiufpv4925]

Glad to see you have new upload again, your old video clips inspired me alot when i started the fpv. Thanks for sharing!

[@joelporter007]

Just to be clear i still watch you masters fly . You are part of the original O g's and I'll never stop watching your content !!!!! Ill never forget you guys , you showed me the coolest thing ever . Never stop .

[@fredriklaursen6318]

Welcome back bro.. i just got a reverb and loving it! I really hope to see more of this!! Take care over there in th land down under!

[@werriewoepers]

Nice to see you fly again. . And still so smooth. Loved it!!!!! U got me into this hobby with your amazing vids. And loving it all the way!!!

[@StacemanFPV]

I think it's great just seeing you smile again. Cheers mate!

[@relicfpv5678]

So cool to see that flying style again after a while! The location is great and the quad flies great!

[@lowey797]

Great to see you in the air again Chad! You really should post more videos like this, showcasing the true essence of why we fly! And from what I see, ya still got it man!

[@crimsonera]

Well said. You were one of the reasons I got into FPV. Seeing you fly again just ignites my passion to fly even more.

[@momp87]

So good to see a video from Chad - one of my all time favorite pilots! You're a big reason why im in this excellent hobby today. Thanks Chad!

[@RimmyTimfpv]

You just made my day a little bit brighter. Thank you for posting this. Hope to see you around more.

[@montyfpv2259]

Final Glide is back inda house. Ripper video mate, have missed your skills. Keep em coming.

[@anthonyradisich8919]

the quickest way to turn something you love into something you hate is to make it your job, so I'm glad to know you're still out there flying... your bullet train video was the thing that hooked me into FPV in the first place, and it still holds up as one of the best FPV videos out there!

[@CascadeArialSystems]

Loved every second of the flight. Thank you for sharing it just the way it is... raw, real, unapologetic!

[@toaster9777]

Good to see you flying again! You are one of the people that lit my passion for this sport! Keep smiling

[@Jakalas]

This makes me happy! I love the care-free and raw session with the prime goal of being fun for the sake of fun and spending time with friends and like minded people...that is why it's called a hobby and not a job.

[@fueledfuryfpv]

Its got to make you feel good to hear people are happy to see you fly. I for one are one of them. You and your videos got me into this hobby and now I'm addicted. Don't stop flying and post vids whenever and maybe one day I will have the chance to fly with you and you could teach me a thing or two. 😀👍

[@snoopyRC]

You know there is this thing. This FPV. In this thing there are so many people who are pushing the envelope. Something that no one thought possible two years ago is pretty much standard now. And with so many people scratching and clawing, flying like crazy and breaking frames and motors, is it really fair to expect yourself to always be on the cutting edge. I hope that you can enjoy this again, so much that you find the inspiration to do things that no one has ever seen before.... But if you don't, thank you for the contribution that you made to this hobby. It was a good flight. I love carrying lots of speed over walkways. Then popping up for a maneuver.

[@skins6007]

We need more videos from the legendary finalglide. Video editing takes a lot of time..... I get it. I started flying because our your early “vlogs”

[@digifux5680]

Chad i like your flying Style!! It‘s somehow smooth and calm. Hope to see more Videos from you soon! BlueSkies Mate😃👍

[@eduenlamer]

Great write-up Chad. Recovering from a massive trauma for me and my family your words really moved me and captured to the point exactly how I feel about flying now. Keep flying for you and thank you for sharing, it really meant a lot to me to read this.

[@synamaticfpv1830]

So awesome to see you flying again and having fun. That move at 2:05 was so crazy I had to watch it 3 times at 1/4 speed to see exactly what you did

[@airflowfpv7791]

Man this flight was great! I'm just now seeing it and It was good to see your flying skills again(even if a little rusty)….Your flying style is what I try to mimic and no-one does the "look back" as good and precise as you do brother. I don't care about all the newest, fancy edited videos coming out, I've always liked your flying and kind personality. I hope to you are well and hope to see another one soon my friend.

[@Siamect]

Yes... he's back! Always enjoy your flight videos... you were one of those who got me into this hobby.

[@ChristopherNovaSmith]

Glad to see you back in the air. Hope to see your skill and passion continue.

[@charlesmcguire9711]

Missed you Chad. You are a big reason I got started in this hobby. Nothing but love brother. Cheers mate.

[@RCDevotee]

Thank you for inspiring me to fly for the very reason you mentioned. I wanted to feel how it was to be able to fly and just smile afterward. I just wanted to be able to fly well enough to be detached from the technology for just a moment that you actually feel like you are in your little quad.

[@EssexRc]

We love you Chad, you're still a boss pilot! Would just love to see a reunion with the original rotor riot crew. You guys captivated, influenced, inspired and motivated sooo many, many of which are the greatest pilots FPV has to offer to date, and that my friend is down to you guys. Happy flying buddy 😊

[@smokeoutfpv4132]

Thanks to Chad for always being an ambassador for our hobby and bringing happiness and joy with your flying! Keep up the good work! You keep me going

[@smashitfpv3922]

Description says it all...I fly for the fun and thrill of it. Posting videos is for the memory of the flight for me. Kind of like my fpv diary. Thanks for posting and I hope you enjoyed being behind the sticks again.✌

[@AUGozzy]

Good to see you are still getting out and enjoying a fly Chad. 👍👍 Loved the video by the way.

[@David__]

Awesome Message Chad! I hope life is treating you well & glad you've also found a way to enjoy the simple freedom of FPV. I've been a "Soul Flier" since I started out FPV years ago & am still enjoying flying to this day.

[@WarChest]

That was a beautiful lookback right above that tall tree. Great seeing you post again!

[@bnk023]

i like your free open unshaped speaking. (hope that makes sens... i am austrian) your dry humor, endless knowledge and just you! AND my gear is as old as yours, and i am happy with the smile, that gear puts on my face. go on!

[@MacVision3D]

Great to see you back again bud .....keep them coming

[@steveallam]

Good to see you back at it mate! keep crunching it all the way! be inspired and keep inspiring others! You're awesome!

[@timrodriguez1]

Flying is all about transcending your limitations and problems, and just being free. I agree with you, flying only needs to put a smile on one face, yours... 🤠👍

[@enrico320i]

You don't need to mess with anyone, your style is just unique and great to watch. I miss the old style videos from Tschernobyl and these times, go out and fly with the guys and have fun, don't care about the internet!!

[@RobCrawford23]

Thank you for the upload, videos like this are why I wanted to fly a quad in the first place. When you do what you enjoy for a career you lose sight of what you loved about it in the first place because all the crap gets in the way. Try and rediscover the good bits and perhaps share them again so even the lapsed flyers can have some 2nd hand fun.

[@litterbug4023]

Always happy too see EVERYTHING you post. Thank you for being YOU! Cheers! LitterBug

[@JDCFPV]

This is why I got into flying. Just this short video has taken me back to that moment that inspired me to fly. Thanks Chad.

[@fpvsee6787]

I hope you had Fun!! Really nice to see you Fly again!!

[@jucamofpv7756]

Good to see you flying again my friend... love the song!

[@airwolffpv7984]

Great seeing you having some fun flying with friends mate! That's what this hobby really is about...

[@cameron2745]

My god, finally someone said it. If any of you haven't, please, for the betterment of this hobby, read and take in the description. Great stuff, Chad :)

[@pukkafpv]

So good to see u back up in the air chad and the description was spot on mate 👍

[@nathanloopz6175]

Yes chad, so happy to see you flying again you have always been one of my biggest inspiration to fly, you are the man =) love from the uk man, keep it up

[@SpeedSloth]

Was gonna post a witty comment asking for your pids but in all honesty I'm just happy to see you back. I haven't put out a flight video this year and to be honest no longer feel like I need to. Please continue to inspire us all!

[@leadandsteel]

Your taranis setup video alone put drones one year ahead of where they would of been without you. Love watching you fly. Thank you.

[@agentk_fpv4005]

The only flightfootage i looked from start to the end in the last month.great to see you smiling.

[@fulltimejunglist9534]

I was buzzing when i saw this video recommended, happy to see you enjoying yourself and flying for fun. :)

[@ZylonFPV]

Long time no Chad! Smooth flying, post more soon. Hope you’re doing well!

[@ArctiC1997]

Awesome to see you back Chad 👍👌Great video and thanks for all you do dude .

[@mhoovair89]

Very much missed you Chad. You’re Ana amazing pilot and did so much for all of us that now are in love with FPV. I hope life and all of its adventures find you well sir. I hope that you find flying to be something you enjoy and have more time for if you wish, if you don’t than I hope you enjoy what you will. Nonetheless it was nice to see you on my feed again and I hope you pop up again soon!

[@LouisPFloyd]

I’m gonna comment before I watch!! I can’t wait to be reminded of why I like your flow. And be brought back to just flying!!!

[@JJFPV]

Fantastic to see an upload from you Chad, watching your vids got me into FPV.

[@jamesgasper8630]

Man this brings me back almost 3 years. I fly because it's my release this broken body, i soar with the birds because its been my dream since a kid. Man this video was what I needed. Thank you

[@ImpactFPV]

Great to have you back on KZbin! Nice video!

[@gauravrajput222]

Your style of flying is perfect as always!!!

[@evanwilliams4351]

Good to see you having some fun with mini quads again 🤙

[@aleksandarkolov]

Great to see you smiling and flying again. Soul Flier ❤

[@andrewdunn9605]

Good to see you back. I've quit this hobby so many times...and always have to claw my way back in to it, trying to remember what things I've forgotten and keep up with the changes. So far, it''s been worth it every time.

[@o5b0rn3]

Good to see you happy and smiling.. keep flying!

[@skyn3t_fpv70]

Nice that you are back, I hope there are more natural flights like these

[@dex7920]

Love your style thanks for dropping by again ;)

[@CharlieFaulk]

Hope life finds you well. Thanks for this edit it made me smile.

[@dbugman68]

Glad to see you again! Loved the intro😁

[@kingdalg1]

Solo Flyer in a park. That got me man. True words dude. Respect to you dude. Peace x

[@pdub3rd]

Your video description resonates with me. I love FPV for the escape from reality one pack at a time.

[@absolutemayhem09]

You still got it, great flying Chad, good to you back in the air, hopefully you can make a few more

[@kwhite621]

That finalglide style though, gets me. I hope all is well with you, Chad. Good vibes from Texas

[@flimunki114]

Welcome back, always good to see you!

[@genghiskhwad1726]

Soul flier! I like it... I need to fly, something is missing when I don’t. Nice seeing you back and smiling!

[@CreepinFPV]

Welcome back! Glad to see you still have the touch!

[@Cman815]

Great video!!! Thanks for sharing!! Awesome flying!!

[@despizedicon]

you are the man... because you do what you feel is right. I've started to fly FPV years ago when you first won in California at the first real big event...since then it's become what it is and respect the path you've chose. Have fun be safe.

[@DavidOwensuk]

Flying again😁👍👌❤️... loved the sense of speed and the music!

[@Xerpocalypse_]

Good to see you're still here, Chad. Your passion for this hobby really inspired me to get into multirotor flying. I remember meeting you at a park in LA for a RR meetup but I don't think I had the chance or perhaps the courage to tell you how much your videos influenced my ethos on flying. Two and a half years on, I've passed my §107 so I might be able to do commercial drone flight and quit my crap retail job, but fpv freestyle will always be something I do to disconnect from the world. It truly is something special.

[@FinalGlideAus]

Xerpocalypse I remember that meetup. :)

[@Crownleyian]

Great to see you back mate, silky smooth flying as always!

[@wynnfpv]

Yes!!!! A flying vid from Chad! Great to see you again finally! Would love to see more man!

[@etwaren]

Thanks Chad you are a inspiration to me as I'm in the same boat as you, the flying takes the stress away and one's mind of the rat race. Thanks man...

[@craigwitham5791]

Great to see you out and flying,hope your well chad.

[@FPVMedias]

Wowwww... I truly enjoyed this. Great to see you posting again dude!

[@MirkoAbozzi]

I hit the like button before watching the video, it was enough for me to read the description. Happy fly Mr Chad.

[@theresjustnotellingfpv4822]

Yesss mate, flying for ones soul! Plus love the samples in the song from it’s a wonderful life!