Hang gliding movie "Free Flyers" (full movie)

[@offshoretinker]

Thanks guys, lovely film. Been freeflying for 41 years. Yet somehow, given the astonishing gift of life, and amongst the astonishing ways we can look to the stars and wonder, others given that gift look at their feet.

[@rawmark]

Thank you so much for this awesome film. I see a lot of negative posts on the internet when a hang gliding pilot dies and it makes me sad. First, it makes me sad about the death because most hang gliding deaths are preventable. The majority of hang gliding deaths around the world occur when inexperienced pilots make stupid mistakes. The ones that can get you killed. I always recommend for anyone who wants to learn to fly to find a good school and commit. Go through the basic instruction and move up. Don't drop out after a few classes and assume you are an expert. These are the people that make hang gliding dangerous for all of us. Anyway, I felt I had to say this because I saw a bunch of stupid comments on the internet. Hang Gliding is awesome. I hang glide and also enjoy powered hang gliding in a trike. Go take some classes and learn how to fly. Then take more classes and learn how to deal with issues that may come up. Then, when you're ready, go experience the magic of human powered flight. There is nothing more amazing and satisfying. Hang Gliding is to pilots what Surfing is to surfers.

[@ClaudioPagan]

Love the film, THANKS! Bought back some fantastic memories of flying Point of the Mountain 1974 and 1976 with my brother and a hang gliding buddy who moved to Draper from New Jersey. Breaks my heart that this incredible flying site may some day be gone.

[@HGAviator]

Awesome video! It takes me back to when I was 16 years old, and saw hang gliders for the first time. It was a Bill Bennett Comercial on TV. "Delta Wing Kites". Soon after, my uncle drove to see hang gliders in person at Point Fermin, San Pedro, CA. I was HOOKED (pun intended). I took my first lesson in Oct of 78, with Joe Greblo and Rich Grisby, at what was back then "Southern California School of Hang Gliding. Located across the street from LAX on Imperial Hwy, in El Segundo, CA. Hang gliding has for ever changed my life.

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Flew Point of the Mountain in 1979. Been a HG pilot since 1972. Love the Anticline cliff launch. Great vid.

[@Av8zone]

Magical stuff...free flying. Thanks for creating and sharing this film

[@Ihaveausernametoo]

Thank you from the heart for making this movie. I didn't know gliders had progressed so much since the 70's before watching this. I'm now working on getting my license, it's amazing. Truly feels like dream come true when I fly, literally. Stay safe and continue to do what you love, it's greatly inspiring. Take care. /P

[@jorgetreves2901]

What a pleasure to see old friends flying! John Heiney, we met in the delta home in Sylmar in the 80s ... the flight with us throughout life, a hug from Patagonia to the group

[@liviob100]

Nice video! I used to fly Hang Gliders. Flying with the pilots through the camera lens gave me the feeling i was there with them.

[@mikemagnum7987]

Very, very cool. Makes think that I should consider.......;) Thanks for posting this.

[@crisco27544]

Jeff Parrott helped me with my Hang 1 at Kitty Hawk a few years ago. Awesome cool guy along with many others there (Andy, Mike A., "Too Tall" Paul?). They all really love the sport and truly want to share the joy of flying. I really need more time off and somewhere more local that I can get back into the program to advance....or make a life change to be able to do it. I love anything aviation (38hr student pilot SEL), but hang gliding is just everything these guys mentioned. Even at Jockeys Ridge...just the amount of freedom and peace you feel on a flight THAT short...leaves you wanting more. da Vinci said it best.. “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.”

[@KCBenn]

Been Flying Hang glider since 1975. The first 15 years I had the Tower in Evanston and the Crawfords in Randolph Ut. Very close to me some years I would get up to 300 hours a year of flying experiance. Over 40 years later I have over 3000 hours fo flying experiance. hope to fly another couple of thousand before it's over !!

[@TheFjordflier]

Very nice. Just love those cliff launches.

[@menamiketrx]

Man..... that was great! Would love to visit the Point of the Mountain again. Last time I flew there was in 1976.

[@SinclairSkyHooked]

Fantastic! Watching this form New Zealand and I'm blown away. Awesome sites and awesome footage. Inspirational stuff well done guys.

[@sphinkturd4024]

Very nice well done video....Hope to see more great quality with the chill music which is always good. I live through you as I am stuck in a cubicle among crazy people.....Hang gliding you never have to worry if the motor will quit on you.

[@tommis1985]

What an awesome movie!

[@HangGlidingSouthAfrica]

This film helped me "name" the reason why I wanted to fly in the first place... FREEDOM! Epic Stuff!

[@ghgghgyuhkljjijijui]

5* Hang Soaring its a spiritual thing. Thank You for posting this great film!

[@robertashmore]

I flew Point of the Mountain in 1977, with friends from Little Mountain San Bernardino. Little M is now non flyable due to development in the landing area. I ceased flying in the 90's to raise my two daughters, but I am now retired and after watching this movie, I am thinking about getting back out there. :-) There is an Antenna hill in Montrose Colorado that I has a flat top, easy access and soring possible on north and south side, much like P of the M. You Boys in Utah should go explore it. The hill is north east of the regional Air Port off of Hyw 50 you would take the 6530 rd. to the ATV park. From there you can't miss it. Enjoy Free Flyer's enjoy.... :-)

[@Ihaveausernametoo]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@donmak0427]

Really nice production, guys! I've been out of it for a few years due to financial reasons and injury, but I hope to get back in sometime in the not-too-distant future. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@randyqueen7012]

Great film for our sport of Hang Gliding.

[@meeway99]

Incredible movie ! Thank you! :) Now I reeeally can`t wait to learn it

[@2036Pictures]

Thanks, If we drive by your way during the next few months while shooting our newest movie, we'll take you for a flight.

[@meeway99]

Tony Ritter would be a very long drive, I`m from Switzerland :) have fun shooting your new movie!

[@2036Pictures]

Melanie Schneider Wolfi, our star pilot, lives in Austria and an instructor. Follow us here: facebook.com/rhythmofflight

[@paraflyingnews]

Melanie Schneider kennst du schon www.deltaflying.ch ? Gruss Gregor

[@meeway99]

jetzt schon, danke

[@carakwon7474]

Inspiring!! I enjoyed watching it. It's a very well-made movie, maybe with a tiny budget, but with many flyers' time and sweat.

[@jeremiebrogniez9411]

This video inspired me to start hang gliding I have been going at it for 4 years and it is the best feeling in the world

[@jeremiebrogniez9411]

What?

[@2036Pictures]

Jeremie Brogniez It was a spammer, I removed the comment for you.

[@jeremiebrogniez]

Tony Ritter Thanks

[@2036Pictures]

Thanks everyone!!! Our new movie and Rhythm of Flight webseries here: facebook.com/FREEFLYERS

[@daluxman77]

Tony Ritter 1min1sec...that dude was awesome in Jurassic World lol! But seriously thanks for the upload very cool stuff indeed, happy flying ;-}

[@rawmark]

+Robert John That's not Chris Pratt from Jurrasic World even though he looks similar.

[@glendeco]

Thank you.

[@helicopter4100]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! I loved it! Now I`m 14, I think I`m going to start with para-/hang-gliding when I`m 15.

[@samuelkyama]

Hey, am from Kenya, watching this was quite inspiring. Knowing that there people elsewhere sharing your dream. Someday I will do this..... Dont know when, but someday I will.

[@2036Pictures]

Kyama We hope you get flying soon, it will change your life. There are probably some awesome flying sights in Africa unexplored.

[@samuelkyama]

Thanks for the link. Will assuredly check Kerio valley out.

[@Slears]

thanks for this great movie, and good luck with "point of the mountain"..it would really be a shame

[@hhheisenberg]

great stuff guys! Amazing production. An escape from the gravity secured penitentiary of everyday life! love it! :)

[@Groundhog92614]

Back a decade ago (~2003 to 2007) I would run "Winds of a Hurricane" HG trips for SHGA members and others to fly near Zion NP at Hurricane Ridge and off Cedar Mountain. The weather was hot, the ridge soaring awesome and many like Powerline Mike and Greg A. got great XC flights to the north and east (remember landing in Colorado City, anyone?)!!! We would always get some hiking in at the Park, too.

[@andreichernyshev8554]

Thanks! Very nice!!! )))

[@GlideLA]

Thanks bro!

[@charlesirby9222]

Wonderful sights…I'll never forget those days flying with the Red Tailed Hawks IN SO. CAL.…We were the first to fly at Elsinore Ca. at midnight with flashlights taped to our kingpost and landing down near lakes edge. God how those days were the most wonderful of my entire life. Sometimes I think of selling my Harley and buying a new kite to complete my days on earth in the air…where else…huh? I started on an SST by Wills Wings and finished on an Alpha Tandem. BEST OF THE AIR TO YOU FELLAS! CHARLIE

[@charlesirby9222]

+Charles Irby Also…Varios were New Cutting Edge then…so…if you could do a couple hours soaring without one…YOU REALLY FELT A FELLING OF ONESS with the universe! WHO---WHOA!

[@audreyfischer]

I'd know that opening voice to this doc anywhere. John Heiney -- a big shout out to you from Greg and Audrey in Chicago.

[@Qartoffeln1]

Awesome video, great scenery (sad to know about what's going on at POTM, though) Keep it up guys!

[@MrFreezook]

53:00 Hangliders can't help to resonate but with Jesus. Coming in a Beautiful cloud. They Can't Help asking themselves, If He's coming from the Sky , then who are we ? There is a certain Grace from God Given. Then they realize they are the watchers of the sky and it is in their Gene. They are the only ones who have real access of seeing the real picture. Flying is not for everyone in this life turn on all of us. Those who Choose it , it also Chooses them. Then there is also a Connection to Nature , Which Goes back to the American Indians and that Place called The AntiChrist. Gateway to the Salt lake valley > No more indi people live there ... Just Birds watching it being eaten. I flew only a few times in my life > Paragliding tendon and Paramotor Course. It's really a life changing experience to me. Something i was meant to do. Thanks For Sharing the Movie :) Epic ! Awesome Ending ! :)

[@briansmobile1]

I donated $25 to save the point of the mountain. It's a national treasure. There's sand EVERYWHERE. There's only one point of the mountain.

[@caseyjahsman6686]

Do tiny hang gliders exist? ...... No you wouldnt be "hang" gliding, you would be speed gliding. Tiny wing, steep hill, insane speed .... etc etc. This is a fairly serious comment. I am not a hang glider, but I am around all kinds of people in sky sports (including hang gliding) and a common theme I hear from the hang gliders is that they are a bit bummed that the sport doesnt get the recognition it deserves. A wickedly tiny hang gliding wing would be pretty epic and would draw more to the sport. I know its possible, speed is always good! (usually...)

[@solomonpilot2510]

WOW ! THAT IS MY NEXT STEP ,I GOT 2 LEARN 2 HANG GLIDE DO U GUYS CARRY A PARACHUTE JUST IN CASE ?

[@thevampirehunter8965]

Que bien esta hecho ese filme sobre los Delta Wings,...buen trabajo,...espero que en la segunda parte incluyas a los masters de los años 80,81,82,83,84,85,86,..the supine especialist Bob Thompson,..Larry Tudor,..Ken Brown,Eric Raymond,.Paul Voight,...Rob Kells,...my Heros,...de los 80s,...hang gliding ,....thanks

[@80hitultracombo]

As a beginner free flying pilot dreaming of one day flying POTM, the desecration of this national treasure I hear that is being caused by "Mr. Peabody's Coal Train" is heartbreaking. "And daddy won't you take me back to Muhlenberg County Down by the green river where paradise lay?" "Well, I'm sorry my son, but you're too late in asking Mister Peabody's coal train has hauled it away" ~ Paradise, John Prine

[@xqt39a]

Something nobody said because it is "politically incorrect" in the society of hang glider pilots. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN !! Usually good, but some times bad. it is always an adventure ! Maybe you hook a hot thermal and as you climb the panorama changes dramatically, you feel exhilaration.. but the cloud over you looks ominous, so you get scared and fly down. Or a group of hawks surround you to check you out, you can see them operating all their wing feathers to finely control their flight, but you are afraid they might attack. Or you find there is a regular lift pattern over the mountain, and you can fly over a wide area for as long as you like. For me, one of the greatest pleasures in life is hooking a thermal, you do nothing but allow the glider to turn and a magic invisible elevator carries you high into the sky. As with any real adventure, it is dangerous and you have to be careful about every detail !

[@cantabricofulo]

Very nice.

[@guardianobserver6593]

Nice video for promoting hang gliding but we must not forget also how dangerous it is also, and I am not talking only about human errors, but accidents because of wind, ecc. So be careful up there!

[@JanPBtest]

I don't know too much about hang gliding (I paraglide) but I noticed something watching YT videos. It seems like there is one noticeable difference between American and other HG pilots: Americans tend to come out of the harness for landing really late, close to the touchdown. Europeans seem to have the legs out and the hands up the "triangle" while still way up. Maybe I'm just seeing things...

[@강성경-f6d]

Wow. wonderful !!! Here is south Korea. Is your name is tony? very, very cool !!!

[@StellarChi]

at 32:45 sec Master Free Flyer John Heiney is Sooo Awesome ! Check it Out ! Wonderful Video ! Big Thumbs !

[@5H0M3D4M0N3Y]

I know it's a highly debated topic, but what do you think is safer, paragliding or hang gliding?

[@NonSleeper_Occasional_Thinker]

5H0M3D4M0N3Y OK I Like all pilots so take it easy, arguably yes...lol, here is MY OPINION, Paragliding, slower, easier to learn, great light weight gear. Hang gliders, Faster (in general), more easy to fly when your up (no worry about collapse etc and re-inflation), Can carry your gear, but is heavier than Paragliding outfit. Prices vary but think if buying all new prices are close but Paragliding a little cheaper, Hang gliders (general) tend to fly farther but it is not impossible to fly far on a para-glider and people do it regularly, so really try a tandem on both and see which appeals to you more, I for sure am convinced that hang gliding is better, but you may find something different. Main thing is we all fly fly fly!

[@wayneashby5030]

You did a good job contrasting the differences, but you didn't answer the question as to which one you think is "safer".

[@NonSleeper_Occasional_Thinker]

Ok I think hang gliding is safer. But it depends on equipment. Pilot etc. I just know hang gliders do not have to worry about things like claps air foil unless something is catastrophically wrong. And again it's just my opinion and I may be wrong. I do not know as much about either to be considered a authority.

[@SpidiVili]

aaaaahaaaaa the flying dog! Great!

[@Mr37carter]

when is the best time to go out this year

[@2036Pictures]

phillip carter Any time is a good time that its not raining or freezing. You will do glider training first for safety reasons but after that is all air time. DO a tandem flight first.

[@Mr37carter]

Tony Ritter thank you i will look you up for some help

[@mstratocaster3608]

Man, I'd like to try this but I'm kind of scared. I'm 65 yrs old now and weigh almost 300 lbs so is this gonna make a difference? How much does a hang glider cost. I live in Southern Illinois and I haven't seen anybody around here flying.

[@2036Pictures]

Weight can be an issue but there are some 240 - 250 pilots out there. It sounds like 2 good goals to go after. :)

[@Leomarmorale]

I wish I could experience hang gliding but it's impossible.

[@DownhillAllTheWay]

That earthworks at 59:34 was created really fast - the cars on the highway didn't even move!

[@2036Pictures]

+Mike Collins LOL ssshhhhhh :)

[@ALSHARHANI]

Thank you for the amazing video, I want to learn how to hang glide, do you know any instructors in Colorado? I live in Denver, Co

[@2036Pictures]

Here are a list of instructors. www.ushpa.aero/instructors_map.asp?state=co

[@2036Pictures]

Sorry for short answer AL, I'm on the road. I have friends in Telluride, CO. I'll ask them if there is any good instructors in Denver if you can't find one on the list. Hope that helps.

[@ALSHARHANI]

I appreciate your assistance. I emailed an instructor who does basic lessons but I did not get a reply yet. It does not has to be in Denver exclusively, I can travel around denver if you recommend me a good instructor.

[@tessiemcdonell188]

Hi, about how much does it cost to get started?

[@2036Pictures]

Depends on location, cheaper if you learn on a hill and better landing skills. Faster if you get towed up or tandem with an instructor because of the air time training comes faster than a 2-3 min flights off a hill. Expect $900 over a couple months and gliders are a little more. But then you fly for free after that.

[@martyisabeliever]

Got me the truck, got the knowledge, got the gutz, now all that is needed is the kite and some fly pals. The question remains kite or sail?

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

+martyisabeliever Kite if you are a dumbass, Then get a paraglider so if you screw up you don't besmurch the good name of Hang Gliding.

[@martyisabeliever]

vondeliusc Kite it is Then! (I had already decided being a fixed wing P.P.).

[@danreed4782]

Display iPhone to my Visio TV

[@marcodathe2358]

Is there a track list ?!!!

[@2036Pictures]

Yes at the end of the movie.

[@garrykennedy5484]

2036 pictures? Shit.. I overslept again.

[@2036Pictures]

You still have 20 years until 2036... no worries.

[@garrykennedy5484]

Tony Ritter No worries? I'll be 70 if I make it that far. LOL

[@sarkanyos]

57:59 is that a tilt rotor aircraft in the background? (amazing video)

[@2036Pictures]

Yes, it was over Torrey Pines when I caught it. Sorry for late response.

[@sfbluestar]

Could a hang-glider stall in mid-air and just fall off the sky?

[@Slears]

sfbluestar Not really..Hanggliders can be recovered pretty easily from a stall..so it just does work if you manage to break the glider or really want to crash..

[@NonSleeper_Occasional_Thinker]

Slears but most of us carry "chutes" too, so if your high enough there is always that....Beginner gliders and such tend to recover from stalls easier and are harder to do that in, it can be done, but that is why you take lessons, to learn not to do that and what to do when it happens, as with everything instruction makes a world of difference!

[@Slears]

Bryan M yap you are right high performance gliders tend to spin at a stall..that is harder to recover..but "falling of the sky" is still a pretty hard task (at a safe altitude of course). A better way to fall of the sky is to fail at airobatic manouvers..like a looping with not enough speed or something..

[@vsdfv3]

no reserve parachute?

[@2036Pictures]

Yes a reserve chute, and sometimes 2 reserves.

[@paulocesarnepomucenodasilv4692]

Muito show

[@atila540]

I want to go flying with u people.

[@굳-r9j]

good

[@EstefanyGutierrezP]

love it!!!!! i want to do that :'(

[@2036Pictures]

Estefany Gutierrez There are many pilots in every country and are happy to train anybody. If you need help finding them inquire locally or online. I'm traveling abroad and can help after I return.

[@adiaorellana5587]

wow!

[@rentatrip1videos]

2 thumbs up ------------ USHPA #24 Neil Larson

[@jacobrothschild42936]

damn whats that beat at 40:35?

[@2036Pictures]

ICE by Jason inc.

[@achimengel1879]

Somehow I come to fly Anticline Overlook

[@adiaorellana5587]

... you can get a chance to look at the moment and we are going to the

[@korgle76]

thats why .. never put a bird in a cage

[@adiaorellana5587]

wow

[@007flyguy1]

Too bad there is no instructors in Washington state

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

Enjoy the Point while you can because it will go away to mining just like the Bonneville Salt Flats has now. The money people always win while we the few are just insignificant noise makers.

[@TheIntelligentView]

There is NO gravity!!! It is Density. LEARN!!

[@axelhyltan]

how about hand gliding on weed? ;)

[@2036Pictures]

UNARMED TUBER Why get high when you are literally high in the air. :)

[@daluxman77]

UNARMED TUBER that ref brings me back, too funny

[@charlesirby9222]

+UNARMED TUBER… YEAH... IT WAS COOL…HARD TO GET THAT DUBIE LIGHTED...BUT…IT LIMITED MY DURATION IN THE SKY BECAUSE I GOT PARANOID AND...ALL OF THE SUDDEN…THE EARTH SEEMED TOO CLOSE, EVEN AT 2 OR 3 THOUSAND…THEN ALL THE SUDDEN I NEEDED TO THINK ABOUT MY APPROACH…SHORTENING MY FLIGHT…GETTING HIGH WITH THE KITE…THAT IS ENOUGH. LEAVE YOUR WEED IN THE TRUCK! OR SAVE IT FOR THE CAMPSITE IN THE EVENING. charlie

[@xqt39a]

Very bad idea ! Do it after you fly

[@sujanpuri4787]

Dear Friends Avia Club Nepal (Pokhara) is proud to announce the launch of aerotow for hang gliders from behind a microlight aircraft as well as support and training for new and seasoned hang gliding pilots. You will learn how to launch your hang glider from the flat land and fly record heights above the Himalayas! We are also inviting flight instructors for work. Please visit our website for more information www.aviaclubnepal.com Best regards Alexandr Maximov Chief pilot Avia Club Nepal kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoKwZnWoeJqonbM Hang-Gliding in Himalaya Part-2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jV6YdYx4aNWMrZY Hang-Gliding in Himalaya Part-1

[@Neckmike]

When in this kind of sports a headset from www.neckmike.com is perfect for communication and mobile phone use !

[@davidjftooley]

ummm... the ending had no point...