850 km TRAVEL by GLIDER to the ALPS - Day 3

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Stefan Langer

Stefan Langer

Күн бұрын

Пікірлер: 2 000
@wenigdabei
@wenigdabei Жыл бұрын
Props to the cameraman for filming and playing the flute at the same time. Respect
@BruceCarbonLakeriver
@BruceCarbonLakeriver 8 ай бұрын
LooooL
@Marcus-sx1bj
@Marcus-sx1bj 8 ай бұрын
What is the purpose of that flute-like sound actually? I don't know anything about flying. And doesn't it get annoying at some point?
@BruceCarbonLakeriver
@BruceCarbonLakeriver 8 ай бұрын
@@Marcus-sx1bj It tells the pilot if he/she is gaining height or not without the need to look on the V/S indicator all the time :)
@Marcus-sx1bj
@Marcus-sx1bj 8 ай бұрын
@@BruceCarbonLakeriver Thanks a lot for explaining! :)
@BruceCarbonLakeriver
@BruceCarbonLakeriver 8 ай бұрын
@@Marcus-sx1bj you're welcome o/
@johnyves1246
@johnyves1246 3 жыл бұрын
I watched your flight. I am a 40,000 hour pilot ( gliders, fighters, public transport including the latest B748-I ) and I must say it gave me the idea to start gliding again . Thank you for the beautifull scenery and gliding suspense! Stay safe Stefan !
@mkrcharley1994
@mkrcharley1994 3 жыл бұрын
Cap
@eirikurh.eiriksson7269
@eirikurh.eiriksson7269 3 жыл бұрын
you can only fly 900 hours per year commercial so i guess that you have been flying the 900 hour for 45 years to get the 40k hours
@johnyves1246
@johnyves1246 3 жыл бұрын
@@eirikurh.eiriksson7269 I have been flying for 53 years and back in those days, the hourly limit was much higher or non existant. the maximum I flew in one year was about 1600hrs on a DC8…
@eirikurh.eiriksson7269
@eirikurh.eiriksson7269 3 жыл бұрын
@@johnyves1246 thats Amazing probable one of the highest in flight hours ever very few get 30k hour
@adankmeme651
@adankmeme651 3 жыл бұрын
@@mkrcharley1994 some people just take "don't believe everything you hear on the internet" waaay to seriously
@username_897
@username_897 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@SteFly
@SteFly 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Have a great day :)
@chris103193
@chris103193 3 жыл бұрын
Today I learned gliders can cover real distances just...gliding :o I always thought you had a max altitude and you fell from there. What a cool hobby/experience.
@termitreter6545
@termitreter6545 2 жыл бұрын
It is kinda crazy to think that a glider has near infinite range, as long as hes catching updrafts.
@n16161
@n16161 2 жыл бұрын
It is really interesting to see how he turns into the updraft to swoop up along it. Also what a cool experience to hear only the wind whip over your aircraft as you fly (aside from the constant whine of the variometer).
@joemay6907
@joemay6907 2 жыл бұрын
@@n16161 i never knew they filled the wings with water for ballast either. Is there no issue with the water freezing in this environment then?
@bruh-vy1he
@bruh-vy1he 2 жыл бұрын
well it depends from the environment you are flying . For example in a hill or mountain there are spots of hot air that cause you to gain height .
@n16161
@n16161 2 жыл бұрын
@@joemay6907 I think that they do not have to worry about that for a single-day flight when the ballasts are filled just before flying. For the amount of time spent at the freezing temperatures, that is such a large mass of water (that is sloshing around) that you likely do not have to worry about freezing being an issue. However, if you are dumping water in those low temperatures, you might potentially have to worry about the drain valves freezing up.
@miketriesmotorsports6080
@miketriesmotorsports6080 2 жыл бұрын
I've flown single engine aircraft, and even as light as they are, they glide like slick bricks. I cannot fathom how a glider can climb by "it being kind of windy upwards". It looks super fun! Great video!
@CockatooDude
@CockatooDude Жыл бұрын
It's amazing how much weight not having an engine and fuel saves.
@vqo0
@vqo0 Жыл бұрын
​@@CockatooDude the engine really is the limiting factor
@setoki2838
@setoki2838 9 ай бұрын
You really should try it out, even just as a passanger you get this addicting feeling in your chest, when you catch a good uplift airstream
@astecheee1519
@astecheee1519 6 ай бұрын
​@@vqo0It really depends on the distance you intend to go, no? An engine has a fixed weight, but fuel gets exponentially harder to carry the further you go.
@cassiecross1843
@cassiecross1843 8 күн бұрын
Question, why do you put water in your wings? Are they for extra weight?
@ambroiserabier4294
@ambroiserabier4294 3 жыл бұрын
"Let me check the mountains with my glider before we decide if we go skiing this week."
@EmpireAngels
@EmpireAngels 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@greendecoys7475
@greendecoys7475 3 жыл бұрын
@@Here.now123 wtf?
@RS-xx8gz
@RS-xx8gz 3 жыл бұрын
@@Here.now123 what a creep
@eskilroos317
@eskilroos317 3 жыл бұрын
@@Here.now123 ur so wierd
@joseanthompson9069
@joseanthompson9069 3 жыл бұрын
@@greendecoys7475 Why are y’all so rude.
@pops9190
@pops9190 3 жыл бұрын
love listening to your realtime inflight analysis and conversations with yourself. Skill based optimistic confidence and the "never give up" attitude in soaring flight it's what separates us from the rest. Very helpful for low time pilots in helping them expand their minds too. Thanks from the Wild West of USA.
@rhlchrs08
@rhlchrs08 3 жыл бұрын
What a nice journey brother.. thanks for bringing this adventurous trip to us...loved it
@profiskipinternational4402
@profiskipinternational4402 2 жыл бұрын
So mind boggling to cruise along the ridges ... unbelievable these modern glider machines and their climbing ratio. Tks so much to take us with. The saying "flying like an eagle" I suppose comes pretty close to how u must feel. Keep safe ! And hopefully more to come. Your job as an ambassador of mother nature's beautyness is so important to teach people around the globe.
@Xaunoki
@Xaunoki 21 күн бұрын
This is probably one of the most rewarding sports I've ever seen with regards to flying. Decision making is so crucial and you have to know weather like the back of your hand. In one moment, it can be absolutely incredible and in the next you can be stressing out if you'll have to ditch somewhere. You are at the mercy of thermals.
@gadi4824
@gadi4824 3 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing view and adventure. I wonder how one can be so relaxed when you always need to think about the next thermal force and altitude😎... amazing
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
It's a challenge and experience. I love it 🤙🏼😎
@JGamer1235
@JGamer1235 2 жыл бұрын
@@SteFly Du kommst aus Deutschland?
@somerandomchannel382
@somerandomchannel382 2 жыл бұрын
is there a parachute in there too?
@profiskipinternational4402
@profiskipinternational4402 2 жыл бұрын
I was as teenager only pilot of RC glider ... I suppose that's exactly the kick u get fro m doing it. It's a mental challenge to master, and with every flight, you extend your skills. It never gets boring. Now Iam professional sailor, and still it's the same feeling to understand weather and navigate distances of thousands of miles ctossing trans continental oceans without an engine. Just remember, that gliding or sailing depends on seasonal conditions, so knowing about these princips by mother nature and geographical conditions is a steadily learning process. It's fun and a challenge.
@RS_Redbaron
@RS_Redbaron Жыл бұрын
@@somerandomchannel382 1:44 open your eyes
@bengaliinplatforms1268
@bengaliinplatforms1268 3 жыл бұрын
This was your best one yet, it’s hard to top gliding the ridges of snow covered Alpine mountains. Hopefully the algorithm does it justice and you hit 10 million views.
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Unfortunately the algorithm doesn´t care about good content ;)
@Famous1348
@Famous1348 7 ай бұрын
@@SteFlythat didn’t age „well“ 😂
@colingrant321
@colingrant321 3 жыл бұрын
Simply awesome! I'm not a glider pilot, so was on the edge of my seat for most of that video.
@kevinwells4986
@kevinwells4986 3 жыл бұрын
That was so relaxing. It really was. It made me feel like I should have tried this. I have flown a 150 and a Piper Cub solo, and flown with many friends. But never a glider. You made me so comfortable with what you were doing - circling in thermals, accruing height when you needed it, and then flying so close the mountains, and such beautiful scenery. Thank you Stefan. That was outstanding flying.
@a1lyfyt
@a1lyfyt 2 жыл бұрын
im a 25 year retired air force veteran and i say must your cordination skills are impressive son, making me feel like getting up in the air again after all these years ,you are going places son, and im not taking about the sky .appreciate u inspire us oldheads ,salute to you stefan!
@Veslanjejezivot
@Veslanjejezivot 2 жыл бұрын
son rofl
@ceezb5629
@ceezb5629 3 жыл бұрын
People who fly gliders are truly special... no engine, solely rely on their skills for reading wind patterns. Incredible, I know I couldn't do it. It's crazy how you find the pockets of warm air rising and use that to elevate. Insane. Just insane.
@davidstockman1456
@davidstockman1456 3 жыл бұрын
Its really not that hard
@Fatih308
@Fatih308 3 жыл бұрын
You commented after watching the reccomended video on how gliders fly without propulsion eh buddy xD
@benos4x4adventures49
@benos4x4adventures49 3 жыл бұрын
thermals
@chrishamilton4999
@chrishamilton4999 3 жыл бұрын
@@davidstockman1456 but really hard to do it well ...
@chrishamilton4999
@chrishamilton4999 3 жыл бұрын
... that is at championship level.
@RCHeliJet
@RCHeliJet 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice Flight.
@hepgeoff
@hepgeoff 3 жыл бұрын
That was a beautiful flight! I have to admit, you made me a little nervous when it looked like you were so close to the mountain peaks. But I know you need the thermals, and you are a professional, so no worries. I'm totally amazed at your skills, and anyone who flies gliders. Just subscribed to your channel.
@benpeterson1238
@benpeterson1238 2 жыл бұрын
Learned about how gliders gain altitude and go long distance and this video showed it all in action, super cool.
@CanadianPrepper
@CanadianPrepper Жыл бұрын
Is the fast high pitch beeping mean your ascending or descending? Very cool vid!
@SteFly
@SteFly Жыл бұрын
Yep, it's an acoustic variometer. So you don't need to look at the vario gauge all the time.
@emilsp
@emilsp Жыл бұрын
High beep = ascending Low bloop = descending
@imabee_
@imabee_ Жыл бұрын
Ayyyyyy
@jennybrockartist
@jennybrockartist Жыл бұрын
@@emilsp Does that mean people who are tone deaf can't fly gliders? ;P
@DarthChals
@DarthChals Жыл бұрын
@@jennybrockartist they can fly it, just not for a long time before they crash
@internetmarketingauckland1364
@internetmarketingauckland1364 3 жыл бұрын
WOW, the low flying over the ski fields, amazing. I took a scenic flight 2 weeks ago over NZ Southern Alps from Queenstown to Milford Sound, that too was stunning!! Doing that without an engine, hats of and 100% respect GG bro
@SLowPLaYaH
@SLowPLaYaH 3 жыл бұрын
Stefan Langer ain't afraid of danger. He flies high up in the sky and while he glides his style's a game-changer. Wings don't flap, no propeller to turn, Lacking all the petrol fumes cuz there ain't none to burn. . .
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
Emotional words :)
@SLowPLaYaH
@SLowPLaYaH 3 жыл бұрын
@@SteFly =D
@titahibayflier3160
@titahibayflier3160 3 жыл бұрын
Well done Stefan, what an epic 3 days flying. What an amazing way to live your life man. Soaring is the best!!
@mrt3317
@mrt3317 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, great to watch from "Down Under". I recognised the Hintertuxer Glacier where I have skied at about 17:00.
@SillyNamesAreSilly
@SillyNamesAreSilly 3 жыл бұрын
Recognized it too!
@grantvandongen
@grantvandongen 28 күн бұрын
Vielen Dank. Ich habe nicht nur die Landschaft wirklich genossen, sondern auch zu sehen, wie gut Sie das Segelflugzeug geflogen haben. Auch zu sehen, wie ein anderes Segelflugzeug in den Alpen eine Thermik direkt unter Ihnen nutzte, war aufregend. Es tut mir leid, dass ich kein Deutsch spreche, aber ich habe den Übersetzer benutzt, also hoffe ich, dass das Sinn ergibt! Ich spreche nur Australisch und bin betrunken!
@TommyOlsson
@TommyOlsson 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful flight Stefan, just love it. Thanks for sharing!
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
It was a pleasure to me to share this experience!
@Oj12323
@Oj12323 3 жыл бұрын
I was looking on the air radar app the other day and some dude was out in the middle of the ocean with a glider 🤣 only a 1000ft above the sea
@daze8410
@daze8410 3 жыл бұрын
.....Was?!?!?
@Oj12323
@Oj12323 3 жыл бұрын
@@daze8410 he was in the same position for a good 2 minuets don’t know if just because it’s slow or if the radar was lagging
@Maximum_777
@Maximum_777 3 жыл бұрын
occasionally I've seen seaplanes show up as gliders with flight radar 24, that might explain it.
@MisterRay15
@MisterRay15 2 жыл бұрын
I want more of this. It just seems like such a low-impact way to travel without compromising much of anything except the fact that it could maybe get lonely? But those views😍
@carlosbraack4813
@carlosbraack4813 3 жыл бұрын
Interessant, ich hatte ein Onkel der Familie Lange aus Neumunster und war Flugseglerprofessor in Schleswig Holstein. Bin aus und wohne in Sao Paulo - Brasilien und finde es bewunderswert diesen Hobby. Viel Spass und habe angenehme Stunden am Steuerknueppel..
@mathiassallinger3976
@mathiassallinger3976 3 жыл бұрын
Großartig, wunderbare Bilder und auf dem Rückweg noch über's Tannheimer Tal. Danke und allseits Happy Landings!
@Lukas4182
@Lukas4182 3 жыл бұрын
Hat mich echt inspiriert diese Reihe! Morgens in Sachsen aufwachen und Nachmittags in den Alpen seine Runden drehen, was für ein Leben. Danke fürs Teilen.
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
Danke Dir! War wirklich ein einmaliges Erlebnis ;)
@saschkahuber5444
@saschkahuber5444 3 жыл бұрын
@@SteFly wozu ist dieser Faden oben auf dem Glas trigged mich voll
@maxi_qu
@maxi_qu 3 жыл бұрын
@@saschkahuber5444 ich glaube um zu sehen von wo wind kommt. (so ist es zumindest beim segeln)
@dakota4211
@dakota4211 3 жыл бұрын
@@saschkahuber5444 Der Faden ist das Instrument wo das Flugzeug Dir die richtige Flug Lage angibt . Faden zeigt nach rechts Ruder nach links geben. Auch in einer Kurve sollte der Faden immer in der Mitte sein ,das nennt sich sauberes Fliegen. Bestes Instrument funktioniert immer. Greatings from the USA The Video was fantastig.
@saschkahuber5444
@saschkahuber5444 3 жыл бұрын
@@dakota4211 danke hätte keine antwort erwartet
@jimbag5675
@jimbag5675 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful and inspiring footage. One day I want to be a pilot and I envy that you get to experience this now😅 Cheers!
@tonymcflattie2450
@tonymcflattie2450 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you filling it up with water in the morning. 170L, damm son, how much you gonna be drinking.
@trikballak
@trikballak 3 жыл бұрын
:-))))
@nikoisagod9812
@nikoisagod9812 3 жыл бұрын
Im new to this topic, why is doing this?
@tonymcflattie2450
@tonymcflattie2450 3 жыл бұрын
@@nikoisagod9812 water is added for extra weight. The extra weight allows the glider to actually fly faster - aerodynamics.
@Daniel-fz6iz
@Daniel-fz6iz 3 жыл бұрын
You can imagine the glider sliding done a "slope of air" - the angle of this slope is defined by the configuration of the wings, so a glider has a very flat/gradual slope. And a heavy glider will glide down that "gliding slope" faster than a lightweight glider. Similar to a heavy car which rolls down a hill faster than a lightweight car. Of course you can empty the water tank during flight if you don't need it anymore.
@tsoggi
@tsoggi 3 жыл бұрын
was für ein schönes Hobby. Danke für die tollen Bilder!
@Jinjukei
@Jinjukei 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, I just recognized the tower at 5:57 and found out that it's also a "Horchturm" (reconnaisance tower) which was constructed during the Cold War. The first time I saw one was at the shores of the Baltic sea.
@quadroneld
@quadroneld 3 жыл бұрын
Taking off at 3:00 is beautiful to watch, it must be a fantastic feeling to actually lift off the ground.
@golfhound
@golfhound 3 жыл бұрын
Dear Stefan Langer, I have watched several of your videos and this one is by far your best. THANK YOU for sharing this experience. It is truly amazing how far you traveled. The Alps were breathtaking. You proved that the glider is only limited by your endurance, hunger, thirst, etc. What do you do when you must use a bathroom?
@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891
@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891 3 жыл бұрын
Pi in a bottle
@casaamaril
@casaamaril 3 жыл бұрын
Wie du das alles machst Stefan, einfach nur Respekt und toll gefilmt wie immer!
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
Vielen Dank! :)
@svensubunitnillson1568
@svensubunitnillson1568 Жыл бұрын
Sharing thermals with sailplanes is a joy, i gotta admit i respect the commit you guys take since you just cant land anywhere like we can with our paragliders! great views Stefan!!
@TheSilmarillian
@TheSilmarillian 2 жыл бұрын
As a prop pilot I applaud your skill in judging the updrafts and making then work for you
@joshuarosen6242
@joshuarosen6242 Жыл бұрын
I love flying (I've also flown over the Austrian Alps) but sadly I've only ever flown in commercial airliners. A glider flight like this looks like an amazing experience.
@edmanleung
@edmanleung 3 жыл бұрын
An Excellent Solo flight at the Alps area with stunning and epic scene of snowy mountain. Really enjoyed the ride with you though KZbin :-)
@rgcroes100
@rgcroes100 3 жыл бұрын
I sincerely loved it! I would never have imagined that one could fly 850 km with a glider! it was absolutely awesome.
@ChubbyGames
@ChubbyGames 2 жыл бұрын
Question: Do you have a parachute ?
@k.599
@k.599 2 жыл бұрын
First :)
@billionswithbrandon
@billionswithbrandon 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible Stefan - this video brought me back to when I was 17 years old gliding in the UK. We rode thermals for 3 hours , doing aerials and it was the first time I almost fell sick from a flight. Gorgeous view and reminder why I'm getting back into aviation! ✈️
@sqbannyjoe2614
@sqbannyjoe2614 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome vids :) Me as a glider student pilot (with around 14h in air 17 years old) these films help me a lot when it comes to learning flying in a thermal conditions. It would be great to see you talking more about technical things like searching for thermals ect. Waiting for a new series :)
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) For me it is also difficult to explain what I´m doing there and not everything what I´m doing is perfect. But I will try to films some more educational content in the future.
@Johan-ex5yj
@Johan-ex5yj 3 жыл бұрын
@@SteFly You really should give it a go, Setfan. In my own experience (in other subjects) I have noticed that you actually get better at what you do when you are forced to go back to basics and think things through logically, in order to teach the subject to someone else. (It could be: Next step = Stefan the Gliding Instructor)
@michaelderflinger5002
@michaelderflinger5002 3 жыл бұрын
@@SteFly There are several points that could be useful for an educational video. If you talk what you are feeling, what are the indications that you expect. Often you wait way longer than i would, to start your turn. Also the audiovario lag seems quite high. Are you using thermal helpers, and if how? In these (great) videos you often you cut away before i expect a correction of a thermal center. I would say they are not very educational for a beginner like me and the student above. G. Dale describes the sensations that you should look for very well, i guess: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZvXaWqLbdaMeKM But this is without nice gliding footage/ live commentary. I am trying to achieve my Silver badge this season. ...i have done my 1st 100km 6 turnpoint declared task. Furthest point about 30km from home airfield. www.weglide.org/flight/70217
@ThomasSmartt
@ThomasSmartt 3 жыл бұрын
This is so cool to watch Stefan! I haven't had the chance to get into gliding yet, but I certainly want to. Thanks for sharing!
@intellectualhybrid2
@intellectualhybrid2 3 жыл бұрын
It's so quiet! This must feel amazing
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
It is ;)
@SillyNamesAreSilly
@SillyNamesAreSilly 3 жыл бұрын
The ski resort you’re flying over @16:50 is Hintertux The T-bars you fly over last are a favourite area of mine to ski there.
@nexusfilm6ist
@nexusfilm6ist 2 жыл бұрын
I like that yu've preserved he raw experience for us, about flying a Glyder, by not including any soundatrck . Damm the advertises!! Keep Safe!
@CalebNorthNorman
@CalebNorthNorman 3 жыл бұрын
Very exciting! I didn't think this kind of flying was possible. I am very proud of your accomplishments in this adventure. This is one of the coolest air adventures I have ever seen.
@thomasbaro7377
@thomasbaro7377 3 жыл бұрын
What a great document of your really impressive trip. Thank you especially for showing also the difficult parts of that flight. It is truly stunning to see how you manage those situations. I wonder if you also linked some footage to weglide so that we can connect the videos to the glide path more extensively.
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Thomas! For a WeGlide story it is easier to take pictures with a camera or a smartphone. The timestamp of the photo will be associated to the flight track automatically. When I record videos I can make screenshots of the footage but the timestamp is not accurate or not available. The workload for me to record a video story, comment some parts of the flight and -focus on flying- is already at my personal limit. Also the video editing, creating a thumbnail and publishing of such a video takes me several hours up to one day. I will need to find a way to speed up this process and also improve my WeGlide story ;)
@thomasbaro7377
@thomasbaro7377 3 жыл бұрын
@@SteFly - I can totally understand that even though I haven't experienced it myself. I only heard from so many other content creators how much effort it takes to create stunning content. For that I am really grateful. I also hope that the effort is rewarding for you as well! Thank you again! :)
@justthink5597
@justthink5597 3 жыл бұрын
man if I saw that flying over me while I was skiing down a hill I would crap my pants!
@satured
@satured 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen things, in almost 20 years of KZbin, you people wouldn't believe :-) but this is one of the most beautiful, epic, poetic and enviable challenge! Thank you so much for sharing
@badrinair
@badrinair 2 жыл бұрын
I would be so terrified what if I don't find the next thermal and there is no airport in range for an emergency landing. Need to have plenty of courage and a positive mindset to be sure to find a thermal to gain altitude and keep ging further out. what stunning views. beautiful
@jedisenpei855
@jedisenpei855 2 күн бұрын
Just find a field nearby. There is plenty of them, and you will have a good time to find one suitable. Might be a little troublesome to get home from there with all your gear and the glider, but people who do this seriously will know that it is a possibilty and therefore they will be prepared.
@mariobotti1952
@mariobotti1952 3 жыл бұрын
I did something similar over the Alps more than 25 years ago with Ingo Renner ( great glider champion).
@ThaSouthMU
@ThaSouthMU Жыл бұрын
This is incredible. I understand the mechanics behind it and the science but this still blows my mind how these aircraft can stay aloft for so long and so high unpowered. Amazing video. 😮
@joshuapatrick682
@joshuapatrick682 3 жыл бұрын
I must admit I never suspected gliding to be so taxing on the auditory system how do you determine where thermals are located?
@UpcomingJedi
@UpcomingJedi 3 жыл бұрын
You read the shape of the clouds which gives an indication of thermals and their strength
@YouPI227
@YouPI227 10 ай бұрын
I didn't know gliders use water in their ballast, but I'm curious. How much water do you use and how to prevent freezing in cold environments?
@FlyingCsongor
@FlyingCsongor 2 жыл бұрын
I was infected with aviation by some introductory pattern flying in a simple two-seater glider 20+ years ago. Now I am a PPL holder, flying engine-driven airplanes and even doing aerobatics. But this video made me reconsider giving a try for the glider license. It's just so different than motor flying, using only the thermals and winds to stay up long and cover large distances. Amazing!
@Balancedviewable
@Balancedviewable 3 жыл бұрын
loved the low save at the end, quite the feeling when one manages to dig our way out from there! and succeed.
@Twobarpsi
@Twobarpsi 2 жыл бұрын
He was 50M from deciding to land in a field 😮
@adrianolachovski869
@adrianolachovski869 2 жыл бұрын
Impressionante Stefan! Meus Parabéns from Brazil...
@olavrong3660
@olavrong3660 3 жыл бұрын
Best 3 videos you've posted! I love these series, you should do more travel!
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
I need more time...
@olavrong3660
@olavrong3660 3 жыл бұрын
Yep, i get that. It’s not a thing you can do all the time.
@bonanzaman100
@bonanzaman100 3 жыл бұрын
@@SteFly go balls to the walls and do as much as you can now as when your my age, there's a finite amount of time left. Never look back and say, "I wish I had just ......"😁
@DerFachwerker
@DerFachwerker 9 ай бұрын
Megacooles Video! Toller Flug, perfekt dokumentiert!
@CanadianMan2010
@CanadianMan2010 2 жыл бұрын
Danke, dass Sie mir geholfen haben, keine Angst vor dem Segelfliegen zu haben. Ich bin mit den Kadetten der Royal Canadian Airforce im Alter von 13 Jahren. Danke, wir fliegen diesen Mittwoch. Thank you for not making me not afraid to go gliding I'm part of the Royal Canadian Airforce cadets age 13 we are going gliding this Wednesday.
@CLdriver1960
@CLdriver1960 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful place to fly. Thank you for sharing!
@Creepyseven
@Creepyseven 3 жыл бұрын
I always though that Bruno Vassel did a better job with flight footage and conveying the feeling of flying and you were always ahead when it came to everything on the ground (showing the glider inspection and explaining things). You made a huge leap with your flight footage these last few videos in my opinion. I love the longer cuts without music. Good work!
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ronaldglider
@ronaldglider 3 жыл бұрын
Fully agree!
@Twobarpsi
@Twobarpsi 2 жыл бұрын
Bruno hardly uploads anymore.
@rickdeckard7470
@rickdeckard7470 3 жыл бұрын
Top ace pilot to attempt and complete such a mission .. congrats
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Flapswgm
@Flapswgm 3 жыл бұрын
You're a GREAT pilot so be proud of that trip. Beautiful Views you shared as well. When you listen to your voice, you can tell when you are a bit distressed. Nice glider too. Thanks for the trip.
@mohamalik6327
@mohamalik6327 Жыл бұрын
I watched your whole video flying, it was amazing and ive never felt this motivated to get my pilot license. Thank you for this amazing video, Stay safe!!
@werlucad5783
@werlucad5783 3 жыл бұрын
Is additional speed the only real benefit that water brings? Or is there another reason for using water ballasts on those long trips of yours?
@nettephar6402
@nettephar6402 3 жыл бұрын
i think it is for balance
@chrome5725
@chrome5725 3 жыл бұрын
@Vishnu PM aerodynamics? i think you mean less relative drag
@werlucad5783
@werlucad5783 3 жыл бұрын
For all of you, I researched more into why they do that. First off, it neither increases or decreases drag. The ratio of drop to forward distance stays the same with water. However, having more weight increases the standard cruising speed. Especially on long flights, it is used to speed up the flight as a whole. The plane will drop faster, but it would be going the same distance as without the extra weight
@fedirbokhovchuk7022
@fedirbokhovchuk7022 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing trip, beautiful scenery, fantastic pilot skills! thanks for the video and all the best from Ukraine
@Rdrake777
@Rdrake777 3 жыл бұрын
That was Fantastic! You're at a party and you tell the ladies and guys that you just flew over the Alps in a glider have a look. That's a great intro line.😎
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
I don't think ladies are impressed about this 🤣
@traderghost
@traderghost 2 жыл бұрын
That was some expert gliding! I would probably freak out flying so near those mountain ranges flying on wind power alone. Thank you for such a fun video!
@luciebloem9150
@luciebloem9150 10 ай бұрын
Nice video Thank you! apart from a barely visible map which appears we see beautiful ski resorts without knowing where they are... Too bad
@captain.foxtrot
@captain.foxtrot 3 жыл бұрын
Man that looks beautiful! Looking forward to finally finish my license so i can fly with people with you up there
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! All the best for your training!
@mr.e6033
@mr.e6033 3 жыл бұрын
Man you're living the life right now! Extraordinary scenery! ✌😊👍
@Alpha-III
@Alpha-III 3 жыл бұрын
Wau... rum gekommen.... Bayerwald ziemlich tief.... großes Handwerk....
@deldridg
@deldridg Жыл бұрын
Wonderful Stefan and thank you. What a stunning part of the world and a super privileged experience. Thank you for sharing it with us! Cheers from Australia - Dave
@SteFly
@SteFly Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave!
@Leonsoos
@Leonsoos 9 ай бұрын
Ey, das ist solch wunderschönes footage! Danke Stefan
@unknownvinnumber
@unknownvinnumber 3 жыл бұрын
I am just looking into the glider (and for the future perhaps PPL) scene, and this looks so cool! I have absolutely no experience with flying, itself but played a lot of simulators and a study related to aerospace. How do the systems run? Is there just a battery inside the glider or does it uses something to charge?
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
I started with gliding and didn't want to make the PPL training. For me it is boring to just fly steight and spend a fortune for the fuel/ overhaul of the engine. 😂 But also to learn the basics of flying before the PPL , gliding is a great choice! The avionics run from two small LiFePO4 batteries with about 10 Ah @12V. For charging you take them out.
@petarmaksimovic4048
@petarmaksimovic4048 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear R2D2 was onboard.
@Johan-ex5yj
@Johan-ex5yj 3 жыл бұрын
You are such a Gliding Ace, Stefan! Any other pilot would have had about ten outlandings trying to fly this route, on such a marginal day. 👍 Man, I get all emotional when I see those beautiful mountains (I think I miss the Paragliding I used to do). 😢
@SteFly
@SteFly 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Johan! Perhaps other pilots would have been faster aswell ;) Every time I´m in the Alps with my glider, I´m blown away by the scenery and how cool it is to fly there.
@I_dont_want_an_at
@I_dont_want_an_at 2 жыл бұрын
what an upper class sport. Skiing, polo, yachting, gliding etc
@umutcanyldz6913
@umutcanyldz6913 9 ай бұрын
Wow! Amazing! Flight over the mountain ridges is definitely another level.
@tilly4rilly
@tilly4rilly 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like I know how to fly a glider from Pilot Wings 64.
@proudathiest
@proudathiest 3 жыл бұрын
The hang-gliding in that game was the best.
@Ryuguji_draken
@Ryuguji_draken 7 ай бұрын
We call this man for delivery when a apocalypse happen
@BiasOfficialChannel
@BiasOfficialChannel 3 жыл бұрын
13:13 People standing at the top: 👁👄👁
@adamkhan7736
@adamkhan7736 Жыл бұрын
Looked a bit close to those mountains at times. Spectacular!
@mirekjaneczekpl
@mirekjaneczekpl 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic film. Greeting from Poland.
@shabuddinshaheen5814
@shabuddinshaheen5814 2 жыл бұрын
this gliders water fuel ? no gasolin,, no jet fuel ?
@hiddenarchive6329
@hiddenarchive6329 8 күн бұрын
Damn you make me feel smart
@Williamb612
@Williamb612 3 жыл бұрын
We never hear about gliders going down…they’ve got to be going down once a month…
@JBBost
@JBBost 9 ай бұрын
Live Fast. Fly High. Be Free. Have Rich Parents.
@randomguyinanglider
@randomguyinanglider 8 ай бұрын
Im a paper boy and finance my flying compleatly on my own
@JBBost
@JBBost 6 ай бұрын
@@randomguyinanglider No, you don't. Why would you lie?
@randomguyinanglider
@randomguyinanglider 6 ай бұрын
@@JBBost i dont lie
@JBBost
@JBBost 6 ай бұрын
@@randomguyinanglider Yes, you are. Now tell everyone about your rich parents that pay for you to live
@randomguyinanglider
@randomguyinanglider 6 ай бұрын
@@JBBost my mom works in retail and my dad is an electrician bruh
@djscope69
@djscope69 2 жыл бұрын
Ich bin immer wieder überrascht, wie solche Glider fliegen und vor allem so tief. Ich mit meinen Drohen habe da sehr verrückte Auflagen trotz Drohnenführerschein.... Muss auch auf Gefahren x,y achten.... Ihr scheint es da einfacher zu haben ;-) Neid ist hier ein bissel vorhanden :-D
@TOMAYASHI-STUDIO
@TOMAYASHI-STUDIO 8 ай бұрын
Hi Stephan, amazing!!! Beautiful flight and very interesting techniques. I never flown glider but it is very tempting, I flew B747 and other smaller aircraft. Thank you for sharing your thrilling moments!❤
@victorlaurent37
@victorlaurent37 3 жыл бұрын
Distance: 850 km Fuel consumption : 0 Efficiency: infinite
@Neomalthusiano
@Neomalthusiano 2 жыл бұрын
You can't get thermals at night, so technically not infinite, even if you manage to find winds blowing strong enough...
@viralbull8085
@viralbull8085 11 ай бұрын
i need to see a video of you putting all of that stuff in there, i thought you barely had room just for yourself, i am on a glider rabbit hole right now i am amazed i never new about this things and how amazing they are
@manuelvargas2298
@manuelvargas2298 2 жыл бұрын
beatiful flight, amazing, congratulations, a dream, a big hug from Bolivian paraglider.
@guilhermeASan
@guilhermeASan 2 жыл бұрын
Valeu!
@guilhermeASan
@guilhermeASan 2 жыл бұрын
That video is so amazing!! Poetry in motion! I hope one day I will be able to do something similar. Thank you for inspiring us, Stefan.
@OiVinn-eq1ml
@OiVinn-eq1ml Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. This experience was absolutely beautiful! I wish I can fly somewhere like this someday!
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