Glider Racing in Strong Mountain Turbulence - Trusting Wings Don't Come Off

[@patcojack]

Thanks Bruno for flying the Wellsvilles in both directions...Recognized many things : The Water Ski Park,Brigham City-but you turned off the camera just before crossing over my hang glider launch sight at the Micro Wave Reflectors going south and when you came north,the nose covered them on your return...The Willard Peak Launch sight above the rock outcroppings,Sherwood Golf Course[closed] in Sardine and a bit of Hyrum Reservoir off to the right as you tracked over HWY 89...Fledge 3 ET,1990-1999...Hit 12.5 msl [BD-5 Altimeter] over Mendon once...brought back cool memories...THANKS !!! for the air time !

[@tillthiemann6448]

Thanks for the metric units! :)

[@datgio4951]

the way it is yo do you do piloting?

[@tillthiemann6448]

@@datgio4951 yeah

[@ripacheco1967]

Dam!... it was kilometers per hour... I kept on staring at that wondering why his Knots Per Hour were wrong... (which is totally stupid... if he had knots it would have been KIAS or something like that)

[@razorred1128]

Time stamps 3:19 goes up a 150 ft turbulent 4:27 goes up 200 ft turbulent 28:20 highest altitude ↓ show support

[@Twobarpsi]

Thanks!

[@yuchengguo6074]

Thanks!!!!

[@konstantinosstamos1793]

thanks

[@leonlindh6754]

where da top speed at then?

[@michaelcarnevale103]

Thank you so much. I love Bruno's videos but I don't have time today to sit and click through everything to get to the turbulence. You are a hero!

[@CyberEditing]

My favourite of all your videos ever! Stunning sustained high speed running in massive mountains....and in "big air" too.

[@Obirascor]

Love your videos! You need a Bruno bobblehead or something like that to convey the turbulence to the viewers!

[@patrickp4827]

Living my dream vicariously through your wonderful videos. Thanks so much for sharing them!

[@Zwiesel66]

Gliding is a great sport, watching your videos is very inspiring. Thank you for this wonderful content Bruno, it never gets boring.

[@galaxymasterdave2969]

It's one thing to watch these videos, and hear the vario start to sing, and sometimes you can even see some rise as you hug the mountains, but at 3:16 just from looking out the window via watching the video there was simply no missing that quick less than 10 second 225 foot bump up. Always loving your videos Bruno!!👍

[@chrishamilton4999]

Bruno, this is an incredibly generous gift by you to the world wide glider fratern/soror/ity ..... many thanks to you. You are giving us years and years of experience gratis and you are able to give us your decision making considerations so succinctly and clearly. That in itself is a gift. Thanks from Australia. Repeated watching will enhance the experience.

[@chrishamilton4999]

Now, to get some of that Utah/Idaho air and mountains down-under!

[@forthrightnight]

Nice one Bruno. Thanks for taking us along. Long time subscriber. I really enjoy the longer videos.

[@mikebreen2890]

Thank you Bruno. This was wonderful while locked down on the kitchen table. Great flying and huge views of beautiful foreign lands. A big thank you from the UK.

[@superg8018]

Love "flying" with you Bruno....Best videos on youtube. So glad I accidentally discovered your youtube channel.

[@greigglover1]

Great video Bruno. I really like the on-screen metrics. I hope to see more video in 2020.

[@squarewheelsorguk]

Thank you for sharing this with us. Would you consider making a (ground-based?) video showing us round the flaps control and what all its settings could be used for? It seems like a bit of a closed book to me - obvious only to those who already know! I only flew an experience flight in an ASK-21 and that doesn't have them. :)

[@MrMichl1991]

happy new year and safe flights in 2020! :)

[@rheinbit]

Listen Bruno, your laughter is so infectious. we HAVE to meet... lol... we'd have so much fun.... you could see me here watching your video... had a similar flight the other day in the alps - i can feel it. but you make it sound so authentic - thank you. you saved my evening after the office... Thanks a lot, Roger.

[@BrunoVassel]

Haha -so glad you enjoyed it. Come out to Utah and let's meet up. I have plans to make it to the Alps in the next few years and look forward to seeing your stomping grounds. Cheers.

[@Sugarsail1]

By watching your video and allowing me to fly vicariously with you, you have saved me from having yet another ridiculously expensive hobby.

[@jamesfanning5279]

Stumbled on this whilst idly trawling during another boring lockdown day In Thailand. Ended up watching the whole damn thing completely enthralled. Used to fly a standard 15 metre Cirrus 75 in Kenya back in the '90s and this brought it all back. Maybe I'm wrong but looked like you might have a preference for left hand thermalling (?) - I was always more comfortable with right hand turns in thermals. Shouldn't be any difference but found it difficult to break the one direction thermalling bad habit - maybe something to do with the strong and narrow thermals we had to find quick off the top of our 1,200 foot winch launches. Great commentary on this video - plan to take in one a day until lockdown's done !

[@geoffreygower4911]

Another great flight. Thanks for having me aboard Bruno Cheers from down under !!!

[@paulogden7417]

A really beautiful ride, Bruno, thanks.

[@dbryan6542]

I always love watching your videos, Bruno. Would love to try it sometime. The speed and altitude at the bottom is a great addition to the videos. Happy, safe flying.

[@JimiJo]

Envy, rarely exits my lips but Bruno, I am Envious of you my friend, Wow. Love your vlogs.

[@FredPilcher]

Wonderful! I felt like I was there with you. :-) I've never done any ridge soaring - only thermal and wave flying. It looks hairy! Beautiful flying.

[@diegus012]

OMG! Been flying airplanes for 15 years and I just fell in love with soaring from this video! 3 hours in the air?? You serious? And those views from that canopy! The silence! Oh man!!!! Beautiful location too!

[@willhibbardii2450]

Me too! Wish I would have known people that instructed soaring. I've been flying aircraft since 1966. This gives a different perspective of sailing! Over the right terrain with patience and knowing how to work with nature. We can efficiently enjoy spending time in the air not burning much fuel. Thanks Bruno for sharing. I'm hooked.

[@CyrilDeretz]

I am a PPL and your videos make me want to try gliding. This seems so much fun. Never realised you could cover so much distance with the right conditions

[@EyefyourGf]

Thank you so much for sharing these videos,i'm hoping one day il be able to do this myself,i'm really enjoying every video.

[@onthemoney7237]

Just amazing terrain every time I watch this vid some day ! 👍

[@kevinhaynes9091]

Fantastic. I was hoping that you'd get as far as Weber Canyon so I could get a glimpse of your famous transcontinental railroad. Maybe next time...

[@humanhiveanomaly]

You make me reconsider my paraglider ways. Great videos.

[@jayconnors998]

Thats really beutiful out there Bruno..I see why you like to soar out west..

[@branwellmcclory3459]

Bruno.... Hoping all is well.... Are you going to make any more vids? Really love them.

[@brunovassel8417]

Great to hear you are enjoying them. I take the winter off from gliding because it is just too darn cold here in Utah. I hope to be back up and flying pretty soon. Cheers!

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

Thank you! Thank you ! for metric !!! Doing the ( aprox) math kills the view experience. Cheers !

[@Sara_PY]

Thanks for taking us along, Bruno!

[@Hondeer]

Really appreciate your videos along with other sail plane pilots. I am looking to getting a private license after flying models for decades along with sailing and I believe a glider is the way to go for me once out of instrument! :)

[@petercrowhurst]

I'm off to re instate my gliding license That I'd did some many years ago, in the next few months . Thanks for the vids and inspiration . looking forward to your next season

[@pnordquelle]

Great video. Thanks for showing speed and hight

[@ordnanceant]

Nice seen a few of your videos now stunning views, nice to see you have the HUD metrics up

[@derrickjones6628]

Never knew Gliders could fly so Dang long, looks so much fun... Awesome!! And love the Rolex!! My favorite model

[@trutr5205]

Bruno, love your peaceful soaring videos! Stay safe and catch those thermals!

[@farmerscott1980]

love the display of ft and speed

[@dougturner2036]

No more trying to read his panel!

[@jpeterman57]

I'm hooked on the vids Bruno. Thank you for your service.

[@shadeburst]

It would have been nice to know why you didn't do a few turns in that amazing lift around the 1:04 mark.

[@BMWR1250GS]

Glider is my dream.. I contented myself with piloting the RC on the mountain slopes.Compliments.. 👌

[@4realoneil]

Another great one, thanks Bruno!

[@nestcanz]

Beautiful country, love from Czech Rep.

[@DieterMe]

I love your vids. Good cam and good flying...sometimes too much risk but that is only your problem. Happy new year 2020 and fly save.

[@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk]

Bruno.. Do u pack an out landing bag full of snacks and stuff or a survival kit. If so can we know what's in it?

[@jayconnors998]

I must love this...I burnt my dinner watching..Ha!

[@TheXcluzif78]

😂

[@bobs6895]

Why is there a sudden and dramatic change in the background noise at 6:33?

[@johnnylongtwig6398]

What's the max speed and altitude on one of those beautiful machines!? Just curious!

[@johnnylongtwig6398]

@LaCosa x huh what?

[@amentothat100]

This is one of the few things in life that make me envious to see! Wish I had the money. :(

[@lucbrunner1331]

You can do it! I managed to pass my glider exam during my apprenticeship :)

[@grahamariss2111]

One tip I was taught by a jet jockey to avoid pilot induced pitch changes during fast final glides in turbulence was to put both hands on the stick, one above the other, I was sceptical but I found it worked and surprised how much of the pitch in turbulance was caused by involuntary movement of my limbs.

[@erikisberg3886]

Got the same tip from my aerobatics instructor. It really improved my flying in turbulence and under shifting g loads as well. Supposed to decrease risk of high speed flutter in gliders as well.

[@alohathaxted]

Why are there no VTOL gliders? Ducted fans in wings and fuselage for vertical acent and descent only. Travel through soaring. No airport needed? Right? is it weight difference from RC? Different Physics?

[@huwkelvinmorgan3575]

I have seen on other gliders electric powered propeller that auto folds away on the front nose i was wondering if this glider is fitted with this

[@timhedges2859]

What if you got falling wind-sheer? What I can’t understand is why airplanes has short wing spans if they had longer wingspans they wouldn’t need to panic each time the engine stopped and they’d need less power too I think the drag is compensated by the security of wider wings

[@rcguy825]

I signed myself to the A1 sailplane category classes, to get the licence at the age of 14 but couldn't make it because of my health problems 😫

[@1hornet1]

Awww crap. My KZbin hasn't been showing me your uploads. Glad to see ya!

[@waynehodges5345]

As always enjoy the ride would have been nice to see the whole flight though

[@Twobarpsi]

So enjoyed this!

[@kek207]

Holy you’re speeding with that plane

[@stephensteele3553]

Interesting fact, Ben Lomond peak is the inspiration for the Paramount logo

[@denniss5512]

Bruno, with all the long flights you make would it be worth the hassel to install a solar panel generator in the plane to keep the battery charged?

[@nunziobusiness1509]

So what do you do when you're a couple thousand feet above these mountains and you have to take a whiz? You're up in that plane for a long time.

[@airpockit6933]

Thanks for the amazing ride - forgot my sun cream & water tho ...

[@tomking2030]

Thanks for sharing that was way cool. I wish you could put on a smart watch and then put your heart rate on the HUD. I know mine was racing. I was wondering if the most nervous part is landing or around the mountain peaks?

[@cristianconrads9109]

If we are adding Data, then it was a 370 METERS landing on runway 28 :) Thanks a lot Bruno and have a happy new year

[@riceblk8005]

Great flight mate ! What type of camera are you using to get this data overlay? Thanks

[@See3y]

Your vids are great, but could you add also a vario next to alt and speeds?

[@DafuqROB]

I kept thinking the lever on the left was the throttle. What is it? Flaps settings?

[@KillerSpud]

I've done a little RC soaring from Logan peak, it can be a wild ride.

[@DavidReckitt]

Great video thank you. I'm a UK microlight pilot considering taking up gliding. One thing - there is no context. Ie is there any way you could pop up a piuc of your task with the route you plan and the waypoints? Be good to see and know how well you did. Anyways Thanks

[@davesgliding]

Placement for antennas for the FLARM are tricky in a carbon-fibre ship as the hull blocks the signal. There was an article in the last issue of "Free Flight" from the Soaring Association of Canada. See www.sac.ca/index.php/en/free-flight-magazine-2/2010s/2019-free-flight-vol-libre I wonder if that's contributing to some of those aircraft not showing up? I'm surprised the Caravan did not cause an alarm. Maybe you're not picking up Mode-C from below? I really enjoyed your commentary with your decision making process, especially as I'm hoping to be ready to start some cross-country training in 2020. Thanks for sharing.

[@Fevertree37]

Hey guys! Could you explain the water in the wings? Is that just a shock absorber? Does it give you more kinetic energy?

[@roberth1967]

Hi Bruno! How are you doing?? I Hope you & your Family are All Healthy & Strong during the Pandemic situation. I have revisited your Videos to get some "peace" in my mind, as the Skies sure seem to Offer that. (I'm a City Bus Driver in Vancouver, BC🇨🇦, region & doing Good, so far providing essential travel for the public & Essential Workers). I was wondering if you are back in the Skies this 2020 season?? I noticed some postings a couple months ago, but not sure if they're re-postings. Although, i doubt you are Soaring at Winter season. I Do Wish to ask you, if i may: As you are Soaring you often "tweek" the levers on your left side for the Wings Configuration. To get a Further & Better Understanding, are you able to do some sort of a Split Screen / or, if you Do this the Wings do That ??? I sort of understand the Commercial Airliners, when one sees the Slats and/or Flaps Extending or Retracting. However, on your Glider these Must appear MUCH Differently, in Comparison. I mean, i suspect your Glider necessarily has a Leading Slats Edge(???); Nor, a Trailing Flaps Edge(????), Although you have some sort of Horizontal Controls for controlling the Flight. I was hoping you could take a few moments to Show these Functions ??? As well, at a Particular Wing Setting you preference, would it be for Climbing Altitude Capabilities?? ; Speed Preferences?? ; to do your "Loops" (sometimes), what do you need Settings at ??? Approaching for Landing & During Landings, as i see you activate a "Spoiler" of sorts??? I was Hoping you could show us these Functions & How they Operate & their Importance for your Flight Safety. I Believe this will give us Viewers a Much More Better Appreciation for why you are making what seemingly appear as Minimal Adjustments to these levers. I also suspect that a 1 Inch adjustment you appear to be making, Equates to a Much More Significant Adjustment to the Actual Wing Transformation???? Bruno, Thank You for Understanding my Question. If Anyone can do such a video as this, Bruno Can!! Your Calm Voice & Demeanor is what we all need during these Strange Virus Times. God Bless Always!! Sincerely, Robert

[@BrunoVassel]

Hello Robert! Some great questions! In gliders we are always trying to minimize drag so many high performance gliders have flaps that go positive. This means they go up and not just downward like in airplanes. These positive flap settings are used as we increase airspeed to lower the lift (and therefore drag) on the wings. You would think planes would have the same thing for maximizing cruise but for some reason they do not. If you want to know why you can just do a google search. Gliders do NOT have any kind of leading slats. Thanks for watching my videos and I hope to do a full flaps video sometime soon. I haven't started flying my glider yet in 2020 but hope to start soon. Cheers!

[@billiondollardan]

I love Utah! It's the most beautiful place in the country. I haven't spent any time in Logan, but I've spent a lot of time between Ogden and Provo with a couple of vacations down to Moab and all around Kanab.

[@publicenemynumerouno]

What flight computer is that? Looking forward to hearing you talk in Little Rock.

[@brushitoff503]

Awesome video Bruno! Thank you for sharing, I love all of them but especially the long flights and comp days, so good!

[@marcosantiago6818]

Which glider model are you flying nowadays? I train in an ASK-21 :-). As usual, great stuff!

[@jaroslavsimon8100]

Hey B4 what about some video with you old aircraft? Is that still possible? It would be interesting to see you in your old instrument at work again :)

[@klahowya_capo]

Great job keeping those wings on! Woild love to see a vid where you tell us what your doing with your left hand and what effect it has on flight. Whats the high low noise and so on.... I have never been in a glider...

[@olliepackman199]

His left hand is adjusting the flaps which basically adjusts the shape of the sing to make it better at climbing or going fast etc. The beeping noise tells him whether he is climbing or descending.

[@josefsoltes8572]

Hi Bruno, would it be possible to make a video about available and affordable gliders on the market and what would you recommend for begginers, intermediates and advanced students? Thanks!

Hello Bruno, Enjoyed your whole video 👍👍👍

[@tswheel3]

I like the new graphics on the video!

[@TheObsessedGardener]

I can watch this allllll day. Do you do joyflights, Bruno??? I'd love to fly over from Australia and come up with you.

[@BrunoVassel]

If you come over from Australia between May and September I would love to take you up for a ride. I can't promise you won't get sick and puke...bring a bag. :)

[@CoinedBeatz]

weird to see this kind of vegetation up on 3000m looks lower than that. Nice gliding area and nice video

[@manosmavros]

Such a cool video! I would recommend you putting the speed and altitude on the top right and left corners. I think it would be better! Also,good job for using metric!!!

[@johnnymclaneutah]

i didn't know you can glide this long, thats amazing.. i always thought gliders would have to come down after maybe 15 minutes of flying :D and here this dude is gliding 1h25mins..

[@sicfithgaming3665]

the longest glider flight is 70 hours

[@johnnymclaneutah]

@@sicfithgaming3665 that pretty cool :)

[@allstateofkingwood4420]

hi, there! where do you go to purchase new sailplane and parachute?

[@CamTechBricks]

Such a good view :) Thanks for sharing! And great flying.

[@MrJolppy]

That was Mount Ogden I love watching that video it's awesome

[@luismiguelmarques6584]

Thanks for the numbers (and in I.S. units!). If, when, you can, outsidde tempertura and azimuth... ;-)

[@masterC5828]

wow this is very interesting...you put speed and altitude at the screen...as if we feel the realspeed..how about adding G force on screen ? gracias

[@gnsarathbabu]

I wish personal aviation industry should grow 1000 times more than what it is now. It could help economy grow a lot.

[@ryanhogan6509]

Do you have a weather app that you can figure your minimum altitude to make the runway

[@LEXPIX]

Nice flying and great scenery.

[@douglaspohl1827]

Oops... no snow! Whats with that? Why do you route along the backside of the ridge lift in the rotor? Bruno this video is more cyber than real... its DECEMBER 30th with more than 200 inches of snow on the REAL Mountains... and its NOT 52F at 10K altitude.... lol

[@brianballard1729]

Thanks for the flight (vicarious)...

[@peetiegonzalez1845]

How come the telemetry on the screen doesn't match your in-cockpit altimeter? Is it MSL vs AGL(airport)?

[@GrantGrove]

Nice little challenge for the day.

[@Marcus-gz3lo]

How often do you have to land in a random field or something like that?

[@olliepackman199]

More often than you would think

[@olliepackman199]

More often than you would think