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Here is the onboard footage from my viral takeoff video.
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Fall is one of my favorite time to fly the colors ur just amazing.
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[@paulober8508]

“Mom can I go in the backyard to play?” “Yes Timmy just watch out for hang gliders”

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Why do people always use Timmy? "need another Timmy" Google that. :-)

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Apparently no one has googled ............. need another timmy

[@ivanhuli4486]

I was expecting "mom can I go in the backyard to play?" Mom: Yes Timmy Timmy hang glides like a beast

[@justazu5617]

@@JohnSmith-uy7sv How about Jimmy?...

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

apparently. If they had.. I would have more comments. :-) Thanks. Need another Timmy. Besides me.

[@forg_tfuI]

my life is so boring wtf

[@XWolf]

if boring = long and safe then yes

[@Plazmacool]

ikr

[@Plazmacool]

im actually kind of sad that i will never get to do this

[@forg_tfuI]

@@Plazmacool same

[@djkinetic2020]

@@XWolf many people are doing dangerous fun things for the rest of their lives and they get to live longer than others

[@idanw22]

imagine waking up in the morning and seeing a flying man outside your window

[@patrickswayze2596]

Supister I am that flying man outside your window! I fly every day and one site I land in a field in between two lines of houses! Most of the neighbours know us regulars, bit we fly pretty much every day!

[@mediocre2]

@@patrickswayze2596 is there no regulations on locations you that can fly??

[@patrickswayze2596]

C X we have very strict regulations over here mate. We’re governed by the HGFA (hang gliding federation of Australia) and we also have strict laws in certain airspace by CASA (civil aviation safety authority), but certain fly sites don’t have top landing, and one of our sites which is almost always on bottom lands in a field but it’s a strip kind of deal with houses on both sides of the park. Same site were not allowed to use the beach (which would make the walk back much easier), because it’s a very popular tourist beach, and they just won’t let us flag it or put witches hats down to land in the tiniest little section of the beach.. But yes, we’ve had two deaths at another fave of mine and about 5 or 6 serious injuries at the spot this year already simply because there’s no bomb out zone! It’s either too land on top of every Japanese tourist standing in clearly marked spots not to stand, or down on the beach, and it’s either thick dense bush or the ocean, and you’d rather land in the bush then those hard core waves smashing your into the rocks

[@patrickswayze2596]

C X eBay country you in dude?

[@mediocre2]

@@patrickswayze2596 I only paraglided once so I don't know regulations super well, but I feel its also quite strict in the USA. Sorry to hear your flying site situation was not ideal.

[@MotoBroo]

first hang gliding video ive seen... holy shit! im hooked! you too smooth

[@patrickswayze2596]

Come join the community bro, it’s not cheap, but either are bikes, I know because both my wife and I ride road and all of us (5) ride dirt, but airsports will change your life bro!

[@solinus83]

good pick

[@patrickswayze2596]

@gooKi momor what does that even mean?

[@theall-seeingrinnegan5683]

@gooKi momor No pain, no gain bro

[@theall-seeingrinnegan5683]

@gooKi momor The sweet release of death

[@manometre]

Wolfi, you scare me !!! Watch out for electric lines .....

[@MrMavnkaf]

I would be more worried about angry farmers waiting with a 12 gauge shotgun! If the milk cows stopped providing milk.

[@jconger7543]

Exactly what I thought!

[@Adriano70911]

manometre like 3:50 uh....

[@dadamanou]

@@MrMavnkaf 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fredrickdakine]

It's pretty shocking to see (hahaha), but realistically, I'm sure he knows exactly where all of the power lines in that route are, and is approaching with plenty of speed to ensure he can gain the lift needed to pass over them with a safety margin to spare. If he didn't find enough lift to maintain a safe enough speed, I'm sure he would have worked his way down the mountain and crossed where he safely could. It's amazing the control those little light-weight gliders have.. I paraglide, but I need to hang glide ;-)

[@Breenild]

Beautiful! But my opinion is: please do not accelerate the video. It destroys the feeling of flying! No problem, when the video gets a little longer!

[@MelindaGreen]

It would lose most viewers, but some content creators use a second channel for odds and ends like full raw video. Asking for that might get you what you want.

[@RManPT]

agree, if I want to I can speed it up.. this way I can't slow it down.

[@shantanu925]

Watch the video on 0.5x

[@deepakrai939]

when i watch this video, same question run in my mind

[@jasonv6319]

Chad MacDonald I personally think this style of editing is perfect

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

Thank for advertising the most magic sport in the world. Cheers. Fly safe.

[@bvio]

in my opinion skydiving is better

[@fetilu0975]

Soaring is amazing too !

[@nocap2994]

too dangerous, and I'm a skydivers/basejumper

[@ganondorfgaming7207]

No CAP skydiving is dangerous too,

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

@@bvio err.... different sports dude...apples & oranges. One is a brick falling off the sky, another is flying for hours catching rising air.

[@apaul13150]

My heart is breaking, six years since my last flight, my wing covered in dust in the garage. I want to go back so much. This is the best sport in the world. Great video, great location, I am so jealous! Thanks for the video

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

At least you have one. I can only make paper airplanes. :-) Would love to be a passenger..but at my age, they would probably say no. Good way to die. :-)

[@ashujchwd]

Sometimes i bless myself by finding such videos

[@allen2346]

4:07 scared the crap out of me; he looked so close to hitting those telephone wires.

[@DotaSkilleR]

he saw it the last moment and pulled up .. was pretty close

[@kylenorvell5553]

Nearly shit myself

[@mr.polemikus4933]

Notice also the cableway, ski-lift and power lines that this fool flies over or grazes instead of avoiding. He also doesn’t care about the private property. I like flying but its not the way to do it. He is really stupid. I do not wish him the worst, but surely he will get in trouble or will hurt himself.

[@Waseemmmm]

@@mr.polemikus4933 You love commenting negatively about him

[@ridakoki7109]

​@@mr.polemikus4933بالنسبة لي افضل جزء من الطيران الشراعي هو الإقتراب من الأرض على سهل منحدر واطلاق العنان للسرعة تحليقك فوق الأرض انه افضل شعور وهاذا الشخص لا يريد تفويت فرصة مثل هذه ،، حتا الطيور تحب ذلك على الرغم انها تستطيع التحليق عاليا لكنها تحب ان تطير ملاصقتا الأرض

[@Sternertime]

Dude looks SO happy after landing. I love seeing people live their best lives!

[@Navigator777777]

I'm building a nicccceeeee She-Shed for my wife. She didn't even flinch when I mentioned taking up hang gliding at 65.

[@pheenix42]

You are mightily blessed to be able to make a living doing something you love to do. Me, I've done factory and manual labor all my life, and I can only think of one job I've done I really could say I loved.

[@alijhi]

Wow! My heart is pounding while just sitting on my livingroom chair!

[@joshsims7286]

That was the most amazing video I've ever seen. I didn't realize all the things you could do in a hang glider. This is way more intense than wingsuit proximity flying.

[@kylewolfman]

I normally watch paragliders but this guy is truly an amazing pilot subscribed!

[@mag.alenhodzic7424]

One of most beautiful hang-gliding videos. Thanks for making my day guys. May you fly long and high

[@pain1416]

I can’t believe he gets lift off with such massive balls

[@bc4458]

i didnt see those, but he is a husky dude so I was more concerned about his weight lol

[@bruce2357]

Glide ratio is a function of the wing. With the same wing and a heavier pilot you get the max glide ratio at a faster speed than with a lighter pilot. This is why sailplanes carry water ballast on days when the lift is strong they fly faster to get the max L/D. Stall speed isn't going to be that much more with a pilot who is say 30#'s heavier than another.

[@bc4458]

Bruce yes im aware of this, I was just calling him fat in a nice way lol Good explanation though

[@pubgfortnite4073]

Jon Doe nice on man!!!

[@kianfox7811]

Bring on the scientists who dont get the joke😂😂

[@RogersPhotographyGuilford]

1:09 Giant caterpillar learning how to fly before he get his real wings

[@NeziesStories]

This is such an adorable comment :”)

[@christinek4351]

Awww

[@thenextbigthing1393]

😂😂

[@AV-cx7ob]

Amazing - I've seen many "proximity" wingsuit videos on You Tube, but this is the first hang gliding one I've seen. He really knows where all the ski lift cables and wires are on that mountain!

[@joshuaxavier1127]

Fabulous!! What a view! Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@yasam9311]

this is one of the most fascinating videos I have ever watched!

[@DavidOldenburg1]

Your speed run videos are incredible! I've never done hang gliding but it must take incredible skill to go that low that fast!

[@dev9mm]

Wow, you have done some amazing flights! Even among hang glider pilots, your flights really stand out!

[@hruaitearalte]

I didnt know I could get quite tensed watching a supposedly calm hang gliding video. That was awesomely terrific.

[@JBetoRodrigues]

Uffff.....mannn...Amazingly Beautiful !!!!! Fly SAFE ALWAYS

[@the2ndamendment]

One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen in my life❤ certainly the most majestic.

[@MachTuck]

woooow!! way to fly!! awesome flying man!!! gorgeous scenery!! GREAT video!

[@user-fn5ku2mh3k]

The aerial scenery is very beautiful, I hope I can have the opportunity to experience it when I grow up, and feel this kind of beauty for myself

[@dalroache]

love the take off music I went into the zone flying with him in my minds eye etc.....ANOTHER AWESOME video and this has made me more want to start learning hang gliding I follow ppg powered paragliding is I watch the sport and people on KZbin but equally I have always said to my self I want to learn hang gliding I love the idea of the powered hang gliders called mosquito's etc great stuff

[@eamonshields2754]

That looks so beautiful !!

[@mark675]

So beautiful up on that mountain! That must be such a rush being so close to the ground going that fast! Thanks for the ride, stay safe :) 👍🏼

[@mbbrosig]

Thank you for sharing another amazing flight!

[@onecheman]

The landscape pf my beloved Switzerland!!! Awesome flight bro. Just stay safe, no need to pet the powerlines xD

[@iamcillamusic]

I'm still in shock on how you land, it's so impressive!

[@kumarpunia3422]

So simple yrr 🤗🤗😍

[@karlp2560]

Dude, that was insane run!, how close you went past those power lines was crazy!!!:))

[@Toma_Stoichkov]

Insane flight dude! Pleasure to watch!

[@maitreya1906]

AMAZING GUYS ! I have to subscribe immediately! What a rush!. The first time i saw hang gliding live was as a child in 1978 in Denmark I heard someone called Bent? They were flying off a cliff over the ocean and I was mesmerized and thrilled to pieces. Thanks so much - Greetings from Nairobi

[@1080pixel]

1:27 perfect shoes :D

[@MJ_twohundred]

It is wonderful hang gliding.. thanks for the awesome video!

[@tokirahmad]

All Hanggliders can feel the feeling when the glider hold u in the air, and press u inside in all curve. BEAUTIFULL

[@bobajaj4224]

7 minutes went by like 7 secondes..absolutely beautiful.

[@angadm7337]

Wow 🤩 that seems so interesting it felt like i was flying 😍 ..great flying guys 🤟🏻

[@adamgray4288]

Absolutely incredible, bravo.

[@pretengineering2687]

You take "falling gracefully" to a whole new level

[@TheDro]

My Fav Part - > 3:09

[@mikehunt1528]

I wonder how far he was from the ground there ?

[@Aviation24]

This is absolutely incredible.

[@dmitriymazanik6766]

Great flight! Petfect control. 👍🏾

[@hamadbader1712]

This is the most beautiful video I've seen in KZbin

[@knaif3357]

I have respect for hanggliding. Seems a lot more thrilling than flying a glider plane... but also a lot more nerve racking

[@roncorsica2a47]

What a flight!.so close gliding to roofs &trees. Congrats

[@pauljarvis1944]

Excellent footage and extremely exciting stuff...well done I absolutely love it❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MagnarNordal]

Many electric lines... Do you survey the routes before you go low?

[@keenemorawitz8866]

pretty good question! curious to see what his answer is!

[@onniborg9065]

Magnar Nordal I think so, I think it would be stupid to fly around not knowing the place

[@Adriano70911]

Magnar Nordal 6:00 is crazy!

[@fredrickdakine]

I don't know him, but given his comments from the video, he instructs from that site, and flies it regularly. (That launch was definitely designed for gliders) Given the slope of the hill and direction of the power lines (going down the slope), he can make his way down the hill to safely cross in a location where he has adequate speed/altitude.. the fact that he flew so close to them suggests he felt he had plenty of speed to maintain control and ensure clearance of the lines. Before flying a route, a responsible pilot will generally (always) check the route for emergency landing sites and hazards.. power lines being a big part of what a pilot's looking for, as they tend to shorten many ideal landing sites, and as you saw from the speed the gliders landed at, it takes a good sized field to allow a novice to safely land.

[@peterbird7979]

I used to fly HG's in the 80's and 90's, we didn't get that fast or that close to the ground, but I guess the technology has changed a lot. Looks like a hell of a lot of fun to be honest haha. My Wife of 30+ years would never let me go HG again. Oh, hi from NZ!

[@TheFjordflier]

Very nice Herr Siess. Beautiful country, and a spectacular flight. :-) The cliff to the left of your launch looks interesting to start from also... The way I like it ;-)

[@kilo393]

This looks unreal not just because of the view, but the fact that your flying over all that!

[@daviezee]

Bro, this is absolutely the BEST hang gliding video I’ve ever seen! The view, the low flying, the control and authority you display! Amazing! I’m a newbie trike flexwing Pilot, and I am thinking of Hang Glider instruction this year , I’m in Buffalo ny but there is the Rochester Flyers Group up the road from me! You just made my mind up! Lol! I subbed and please, please, keep the videos coming! DaveyZeeTV

[@samjohnson9894]

How would one even begin to learn how to control an extended head-first dive into the earth from very high altitudes? I mean really. Great flight and vid!

[@DL-kc8fc]

Excellent knowledge of terrain, telephone and electric poles. Bravo.

[@binvuong7648]

Where you live is wonderful. The people there are also amazing. On the way you fly, I have seen people who keep nature very friendly. I wish my hometown people also have the same sense of protecting nature. Thank you for your video. like an alien blue planet to me.

[@AKDayzplays]

2:50 the energy cables o god u are crazy

[@hollens3472]

5:29 creepy house in the middle of forests☠️

[@khenstation2841]

It's not creepy & there's neighbor nearby

[@nikanaughty]

Wow! And fantastic landscape.

[@jc8241]

Just wow. Cant wait to see more

[@bob6168able]

Unbelievable!!

[@taiyoctopus2958]

that dangling rope is giving me anxiety lmao

[@0Nathre0]

Looool me too

[@TheCameronEvans]

Your videos have been a massive inspiration @wolfgangSiess, I recently just completed my hang gliding course and am super pumped that I can finally fly solo :)

[@wolfiflycom]

Thanks man and congrats that's awesome. Have fun and fly high 🤙

[@jessetaylor9255]

Nice flight bud! Blue skys to you.

[@danielbrown1724]

Looks like a dinosaur costume 😆 All jokes aside, awesome vid dude!! Aces!! Curious; why do you never go over the mountain ranges and low-level clouds in the distance? Is there not enough lift over there? Or is it one of those things where you don't wanna be stuck way high over a mountain range if something goes awry?!!

[@watershedcohousing9650]

Gorgeous vid, but I'm a bit disappointed you felt the need to speed up the higher altitude segments. To me they're just as cool as the low altitude beat-ups. (speaking as an ex-pilot)

[@Bear049]

Why are you an expilot?

[@joeboi1342]

Bear049 because he/she was a pilot then they retired or got fired or just quit I don’t get ur question

[@watershedcohousing9650]

@@Bear049 Yep. As Joe Boi said... I "retired"... after a few nasty close calls that convinced me I was... well, past it. I do miss it, though.

[@Bear049]

@@watershedcohousing9650 hey Christine that question was from a year ago. Yes I was wondering what you used to fly and why you stopped. I wasn't trying to be flipped just wondering sorry. God bless you

[@watershedcohousing9650]

@@Bear049 Hey no worries, really! But, like I said, I realized that I was starting to f-up when I flew, and if I kept going there was a chance I could make a serious mistake. Sigh. By the way, my last glider was a UP Comet 2 (which gives you an idea how long ago it was!)

[@omeronat2426]

you blowed my mind dude wtf. really smooth congrats

[@paulosilva-dm1qb]

Amazing. Surely one of the most fascinating landscape for one to fly over..Looks like a never ending dream..If the hanggliders have a view on your video, the hotels around there will not be enough to host so many people. Congrat

[@aliceh5289]

I nearly started crying. I need to do this.

[@patrickswayze2596]

Alice H don’t just talk about it, do it! Where in Australia are you? I’ve been a Paraglider, powered Paraglider and hang glider for many years now, and the amount of times I hear people say ‘I want to do that’ but never follow through with it is disappointing! Either HG or PG is a lifestyle, and go give a tandem a go and if you think it’s for you, then commit to a course! We have many extremely amazing schools all across Australia!

[@DanKon75]

Patrick Swayze out of PG and HG which do you prefer?

[@nuclearping]

@@patrickswayze2596 Problem is that buying a good kite / glider is quite expensive. Then add the training, education and certification cost on top of that. That's easily 10,000 € or more, just for the basic stuff.

[@patrickswayze2596]

Dan221075 I prefer Paragliging and paramotoring over hang gliding, things just change, we change and our motivations change, I guess I can have more fun doing what I do on a paraglider... I still get my HG out from time to time, but it’s a pain in the arse strapping it down then setting it up, where I can just use my mini wing when it’s heavier winds

[@aliceh5289]

@@patrickswayze2596 I'm sorry, I'm in the US instead of Australia. I was looking at some schools here but right now they're closed of course

[@pranavpundeer9022]

This is what Harry and Ron saw from the flying car on their way to Hogwarts

[@joancarles2836]

Beautiful.. so beautiful landscape.. wow, how lucky u are..

[@pineconeparty]

This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

[@MsAdrian120]

6:40 love te sound

[@jwm239]

...high-performance glider: When you can begin the complete DBF landing pattern while ten feet off the flat ground.

[@jonasharris6]

Incredible run, that looks super fun.

[@NewLiftWalker]

Perfectly brilliant!!!

[@alexthebear]

Amazing life! This 7 minutes is really more interesting than my year of life :-D

[@MrBat000]

where is this location? God that looks amazing scenery!

[@Sheytopia]

Switzerland

[@roxout5743]

Beautiful scenery, great !

[@edwardcrespo6817]

Boy you guys are really good at this craft and for such a long journey you do it like it's really simple . It was an incredible ride I'm sure it takes Alot of skills ... plus the way you guys fly it's totally perfect.. Hats off too you guys really enjoy riding with you ... 😂.

[@thespiccex5096]

4:00 cool move

[@ForgettableVids]

I'm sure this is a dumb question but what is that cord he unwraps and lets trail behind?

[@TheGagagum]

VG (variable geometry), modifies wing geometry. the "more" cord the higher the speed and gliding performance but less maneuverability.

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Sweeps the wing forward a bit and makes it tighter: better glide ratio (flatter/faster)

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

(1) Wind nose angle change( increase, higher aspect ratio),(2) lower trailing edge ( less drag) (3) Sail cloth gets drum tight (4) pilot CG goes a bit forward. A litle bit like a fighter jet ( but wings don't close). In summary more performance ( improved glide ratio, top speeds) but less maneuverability. Ps -mechanism: the rope activates a series of pulleys conected to the inside physical structure of the glider ( crossbar, sprogs, etc) in order to change the glider geometry effortlessly.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@@NoTengoIlusionesYep, you have to be a pilot and aerodynamic's genius like I stated earlier. I'm to stupid to fly one of these at my old age.

[@robertmitchell6914]

Nice spot for a sled run. Sick flight man!

[@Yoshi92]

Watching KZbin for 14 years everyday now and this is one the the sickest videos I've ever seen. Dude!!!!! Wtf!!!!! Human eagle! 💯🤯🐱‍🏍

[@kamronorr]

From 3:11 and so on when he gliding close to the ground looks like hes in VR

[@MrJdsenior]

It would actually be really cool if they rigged the glider FOR VR capture, wouldn't it? :-)

[@kalpanapatel2387]

He is living we are surviving.

[@cheechchong8690]

Talk about feeling freedom whilst literally flying like a bird would , this video is fucking awesome

[@Observ8or]

Absolutely stunning man!!

[@pauldanielwilliams5136]

4:04 Power lines

[@annalizasabado8938]

2:58 i thought it was edited

[@DumfriesDik]

Bonkers scattered with a bit of craziness. Love it.

[@doffincodger]

Nutz! Brilliant flying- I have only had 45 years of hang-gliding

[@Niptucked]

Amazing man!! Enjoyed every minute!

[@stephaniekent8483]

Hi from New Zealand..and the good Lord sayeth unto me, "If I had meant you to fly, I would have given you wings, but instead I have given you Intelligence, so you can make your own wings and soar where neither lark or Eagle would go" :) ..... so reach out and touch the face of God . woohoo

[@TheFjordflier]

I'm not religious, but that was nicely written :-) Cheers from Norway.

[@stephaniekent8483]

TheFjordflier thank you.. Your flying is inspiring.

[@nunyabusiness9043NunyaBiz]

Stephanie Kent Except it’s “soar” not “sore”; I would rather not hurt anywhere.

[@stephaniekent8483]

haha ooops yes silly me thank you :) x

[@stephaniekent8483]

thank you :)

[@schallundrauch2378]

Man, your Vario is making weird noises, starting at 1:50. :-D

[@0Nathre0]

Lol

[@xxcontrol9772]

Thank you for jumping to the point of the video and not advertising and wasting our time like other KZbinrs. earned subscription from me

[@MaserOfficial]

You showed me my new hobby! It was amazing