Yosemite, June 4, 2016

Opening weekend for hang gliding in Yosemite with beautiful views of Yosemite Falls.

[@mikekelsey6777]

I got to fly there in the 1980's. Most beautiful place I have ever flown. On one flight I had a good launch made the left hand turn as did this pilot. Air was very smooth, and as I rounded the corner to cruise alongside the cliff, I see two people sitting on a platform attached to the steep rock face. They had spent the night there. I yelled at the Guy and Gal, "you guys are Crazy!!. They yell back to me, "You are Crazy". All in good fun, and I returned to seeing how much of this magnificent Gorge I can visit. Great landing, then awaited my brother as he had launched after me. I ma 70 years old now and chose to stop flying due to some health issues. Hope you get many great years of flying.

[@dennisshigeno2875]

Thanks for sharing your story! Very cool

[@bereantrb]

No edits. No music. (And no wind noise in the camera!) Perfect.

[@sizzelot]

I play music box dancer on a separate youtube window while watching this. It makes it even better.

[@rodol74]

Awesome! Thx!

[@savage22bolt32]

Thanks for the great video, and a huge thanks for not ruining it with crappy background music. I don't know why some people are compelled to add annoying background music throughout their videos.

[@spignetti]

way past perfect....

[@bikashmukharjee224]

@@davebryant6905 and a great site

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

Thanks for the ride, the music was perfect!

[@savage22bolt32]

Absolutely 💯

[@symcardnel1741]

My ears are worse than I thought.

[@gpl3046]

@@symcardnel1741 ahahaha idk what he on about there is literally no music

[@D.O.P.E.101]

@@gpl3046 no like, no music is great for this video

[@dalbahadurthapa482]

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[@homeodfree9200]

The video was great that I feel like I just had the experience of hang gliding without the risk involved. Thanks.

[@songconnection6945]

Risky just leaving the house these days. Happy lockdowns.

[@fenderstratocaster3974]

I've already seen a lot of the world, but this Hangglider flight was absolutely the most beautiful thing I could see so far. Thanks for this wonderful video

[@tnxjesus]

Incredible! Damn this is living life and not just being alive!

[@Profitaenzer]

100% agree. Whatching this while sitting in an stinky office life is passing by, makes me sick.

[@rcg9573]

Yeah, stupidly risking one’s life for pointless thrill seeking is surely living life for the mentally ill. Always has been. LOL

[@JohnnyFaber]

@@rcg9573 You're just jealous you don't have the balls or skills to attempt it.

[@shanewalsh5877]

@@rcg9573 Do you drive a car? Do you cross streets? Do you drink alcohol?

[@TristanOnGoogle]

Yeah true, being alive... for a while at least

[@dcairns61]

Throughout my life, I have hiked so many times on the trails in Yosemite, it is wonderful to see a birds eye view of them.

[@SkiSkillsMontana]

Why not try this way Life's too short

[@alankarsingh1544]

@@SkiSkillsMontana Don’t want to make it shorter

[@ViraL_FootprinT.ex.e]

For me I'm just glad KZbin exists for both. I hate hiking and have had no interests in hang gliding since I was about 6 or 7, but I love watching these videos.

[@ColinWatters]

Heading to Yosemiti in September. Got a favorite trail?

[@dcairns61]

@@ColinWatters If you are reasonably fit, the trail to upper Yosemite Falls is amazing, with a stomach churning view over a rail of the falls going down, if there is water. But a great view even when the falls are not full. Expect to spend most of the day on that one. Bring plenty of water to drink and a lunch for the top of the hike. Can't beat the view.

[@alansmollen]

This is perfect! No silly backing music. Just flying

[@glennfosberg8939]

That has to be the greatest feeling ever ! To float above the trees where no one hikes, to see things no one else can see.

[@dickfitswell3437]

It is. I recommend it. Taking off feels probably what a bird feels like. Flying above everything from several thousand feet with nothing below you is amazing. This was or paragliding or using what I currently use, a paramotor. I highly recommend it. No license required. Just some good training.

[@jaimeriveras]

This is one of the most thrilling, beautiful videos I’ve ever seen. Gorgeous photography too - perfect light.

[@jamesbarros950]

I was told it was a difficult launch, a total sled ride, no thermals, no soaring, just 15 minutes of coasting down. Why would anyone want to travel and do all the work to take that trip... well, your video answered that question. That's just insanely beautiful.

[@lucianocaraballo6082]

There is no termal no mather the time of the year? Those big rock walls facing the sun should give you some lift!! Maybe is too early in the morning

[@whiskytango17]

@@lucianocaraballo6082 there may be thermic air in the middle of the day but this site is very restricted for safety and not having crashes in the park. Pilots have to be H4 rated, and the launch window is only in the morning before the air gets active. Gliders have to have a site coordinator present and allow them to launch. There are less regulated sites near Yosemite, like Lake McClure (Mother Lode Sky Riders), Slide Mountain, Dunlap & Tollhouse.

[@saposmirones]

​@@whiskytango17perfect! very knowledgeable answer,

[@cluechokay3402]

One of the best pilots so far. Thumbs up for this one.👏💯

[@BudzzableRides]

WOW that's as close as I will ever come to doing that, what a rush that must be!

[@RMJ1984]

This is the closest thing to flying like a bird, no noise, just you and the silence.

[@epicon6]

It's better than being a bird for sure.

[@nischalgc479]

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[@abdinurnur2992]

@@epicon6 😂😂😂😂

[@danguest5379]

Wowza !!

[@shepsbarbershop9720]

Paragliding is just as good more control also

[@michaelcramerichliebemeinl5150]

I was one of the very first hangglider pilots in germany. Started with Mike Harper (if you recall the name) and we had those delta shaped hanggliders in the beginning and of course we didn`t have parachutes as a safety device back then. Getting older (now 71) I had to give up this sport because you should be physically fit for doing this savely. Whats left is watching videos like yours. And I have to admit that I`m real envious. But for sure this is one of the most beautifull flight videos I have ever seen. Thank you so much for this. Stay safe and many "happy landings"! Michael

[@acescape88]

No one cares

[@MelindaGreen]

Consider radio-controlled gliders. I particularly loved RC combat gliders.

[@MrLiviooo]

One of the best landing’s and very beautiful video, thanks for sharing!

[@donmak0427]

Nice job! Perfect route from launch, cool views of skimming the south side, making a beeline for Yosemite Falls and getting great views, there, then skimming the north wall, nice view of The Arches, great set-up for landing, a perfect landing avoiding all the water traps and a hug from your sweetie at the end. Life (and hang gliding) just don't get no better'n that!

[@SkiSkillsMontana]

Yes sir

[@brettduffin8412]

Didn't need to watch the clip. Just read your comment.

[@donmak0427]

@Shoenheim Only relatively. Truly rich people fly sailplanes, airplanes or jets. Hang gliding is the poor man's sport aviation.

[@bubstacrini8851]

@@donmak0427 you have a bit of a twisted notion me thinks, as none of those devices could launch where this pilot launched from, or experience the riches of Yosemite like he did .

[@gunlokman]

Wow! That was definately the best flight I've ever been on - or ever likely to experience. Just amazing - thank you for posting!

[@itsahzthing3433]

Breathtaking, thanks for not adding any obnoxious music!

[@MiscDotGeek]

Great flight, beautiful landing. Thank you so much for sharing. I've only been to Yosemite once, but this really reminded me of some wonderful times with my late wife. We were rafting on the river, and it was so clear that she thought she was in 2-3 feet of water. She got off her tube and when in past her head!

[@ryanmccarty8564]

Now THAT is the way to see Yosemite! Forget the parking lot below. Incredible! Thank you for sharing!

[@desertmaverick7567]

Absolutely amazing! I was sitting in my office chair attached right behind you. I reached out when we passed the falls but couldn't quite touch them as we sored by them. But I could swear that I felt some mist. Thank you so much for the ride! And don't be worried because I totally trusted you the entire time to get me down safely.

[@timothymartin5665]

Man how beautiful is that I get to wake up one day and tandem hang glide through Yosemite and see the Great Falls what a blessing thank you Jesus

[@zaccrist8840]

I would cry from sheer pleasure this looks insane!!!

[@resqdiver1]

Great vid! Beautiful! One little bit of advice if it’s ok... Always try to a keep your locking carabiner with the bail tightened towards the ground. That way if you get any vibration in the system, the locking screw cylinder that secures it will tighten with gravity rather than potentially loosen. A small detail, I know. I’m a Rope Rescue Tech and we’re a little anal about that stuff...🙄🤣 safe flying!🙏😊

[@porkchopspapi5757]

Wow I would think that would be extremely odvious.

[@EHangGlide]

Wow, that's interesting, I've been flying 29 years and have never heard of that, or of anyone's carabiner becoming unscrewed. We usually have a piece to hold the carabiner in the same position so the gate shouldn't be an issue.

[@gregcaspn]

Unbelievable. Never imagined that kite flying could be this spectacular !!

[@lalitpant6408]

Always love your mother earth Nature is blessing you Young man Love 🇮🇳 india

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

Mesmerizing. One of the best vid I've ever seen. Very satisfying. Excellent pilot.

[@paulseano5100]

Exhilarating and serene journey gliding above God’s great earth. What a view.

[@reilea9977]

Um, yeah....NOPE

[@darcie7773]

Amen! ✝️❤️

[@justayoutuber1906]

Mother Nature, not God

[@sakritone]

Reminded me my '91 flight from same spot and landing on my Wills Wing. I wish I had today's cams back then.

[@mhupka]

Couldn't help but think how the native American Indians probably fantasized this a million times and how amazed they would have been. And really, had they just had this simple design manual they could have flown like the birds too. We really can fly. Amazing.

[@Mrixus]

Thanks for the ride ,did hang gliding back in the 90s. What a beautiful scenery👍

[@Titan52berg]

WOW! One incredible flight! I'll never get to do this, but I love the awesome videos that are presented in such a way, that I can 'virtually' ride along! How I wish that you could have filmed this in 3D! Thank You for a truly epic adventure in the skies over Yosemite!

[@outlaw9232]

Very nice!! Brings back so many memories of launching off Glacier Point. I miss this so much. Hugging the granite cliffs on the north side looking for lift...flying close enough to Yosemite Falls to get misted my it...eyeballing the huge LZ...Nice flair and landing!!! Nailed it!

[@sueupham2519]

Awesome ,,my son John wanted to do this before he died with Cancer,,but sad we did not,,,he is in heaven now watching

[@geoffreytoomey682]

thanks, that was a great flight, took me back to the amazing 10 years between 73 and 83 when I flew every weekend, the modern Hanglider has terrific LD and adjustable cross beams, fantastic evolution in this wonderful sport.

[@richardmason902]

Fourteen minutes of absolutely fantastic video. Thank you so much for posting. Wonderful flying skills and beautiful scenery.

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Super nice demo of how it is to really fly there. I made my approach to the upper Y falls more to the right parallel to the wall and flew THROUGH the falls :-) Such an awesome place to fly. Nice landing: you stuck it. Loved no music just how it really is. I flew there in the '90's. GREAT Video!

[@shable1436]

Chris flew through the falls too, this is just one of many flights from this trip.

[@lynlucas8136]

Thank you for a beautiful ride, I enjoyed it very much...

[@Picasofly]

Breathtaking for sure. What a great way to spend a vacation.

[@fernandosantamaria9643]

Hey man, this is my first time enjoying a fantastic flight. You made me feel what it feels like to fly. Fantastic. Thanks for this good video. You are worth a prize.

[@TILEROB]

When my soul leaves my body I hope I see the whole world like this 😂

[@savage22bolt32]

This reminds me of a previous life, when I was a turkey vulture.

[@j.pro.2016]

there is no need to wait ;)

[@jimbojet8728]

You won’t!

[@TILEROB]

@@jimbojet8728 😂

[@hogey74]

Yeah.

[@barryscott6717]

Thank you thank you! I flew Wills Wings in the late 70's and I could feel every move you made. Obviously the new gliders are a lot better than the ones we had.

[@di_vito1637]

Looked, without stopping, as if enchanted. Beautiful views, magical flight ... like a dream. Thanks

[@ThomasGrillo]

That was an incredibly amazing flight. Thanks for sharing this.

[@Gummobear]

Wow! That was awesome! I watched it on the big screen and just as he was about to lift off I was like, wait! I'm not ready! And off he flew off the mountain and my fear dissapeared right there and then. Beautiful scenery and the big screen made me feel like I was right there with. Awesome video! Subbed 👍

[@robertquinlan9297]

I can't believe what I just seen! Perfect I felt like I was right there, it even made me feel dizzy a couple of times, soon as he launched off the cliff, and when he was by the water fall, and coming in for the landing. Well done. 👍👍👍👍🥂👳‍♂️

[@dermotcorbin6795]

True peace and tranquility, no music no sound effects just peace. I was last in Yosemite in 1998. Watch king this brought it all back as the first night was a tent and I was bitten very badly by red ants. I moved to the lodge after that and had a great time walking the trails enjoying fresh air and taking photos at mirror lake, then over to the 3 sisters and half dome, sadly the butterfly farm was destroyed in a huge storm .

[@cq7415]

Great video. Thanks for sharing the 'Eagles view' from the air.

[@cloud9847]

That landing was a trip. Good stuff man.

[@mtyhntr49]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the awesome ride. Be safe.

[@seanr3473]

I haven’t flown in 30 years… Learned to glide at Ed Levin and soar at Funston. . Brought me right back… Thank you so much for a wonderful, beautiful flight

[@whiskytango17]

Sean, you should come out and fly again! They're still training at Ed Levin, and Funston just had it's 50 year fly in last weekend. You may see some people you knew out there.

[@naxel37]

Ive done skydiving, Zipline, and parasailing etc..but I've never done paragliding never really had the interest but this changed my perspective. My interest has grown, I like how it last a long time. Looks intense and also somewhat relaxing. Things like this make me feel alive. Good vid

[@shable1436]

Paramotor is the best, more controlled

[@altravels7426]

Sooo cool, smooth landing. For a second it looked you woulda ran into the trees😅😅

[@frankherring5162]

Cool ride along man ....looks like you ben gliding several times... Thanks for the view of nature..

[@garylee3893]

Dude. Thats insanity, thank you. Got my heart pumpin just watching your basically hanging on to a kite. Respect

[@kne2323]

That's one of the most incredible and beautiful videos I've ever seen! Fantastic and thanks so much for sharing!

[@JedRichards]

Good to see this one connected himself to the glider properly.

[@KingofRoath]

Still just one carabiner though!

[@invent5540]

@@KingofRoath And a parachute attached to his chest...so not too dangerous if the carabiner broke.

[@jirihamersky6152]

Absolutely the most beautiful video. Thanks.

[@valdemiromathias9674]

From Brazil ... total freedom, this is priceless

[@theone2be33]

wow! so awesome! and you made it seem so easy! like a pro. i loved how close you got to the falls! then at the end i was like "What the hells he doing? he's gonna land in the water!!" you scared me! Also, I fly a drone so i can appreciate the heights and alternate views. so i also felt like you were a human drone trying to get the best camera footage. lol. Too bad you cant launch from Half Dome! THAT would be AWESOME!!! Great Adventure video. Thanx for sharing. and hope to see more fun vids from you Hang Gliding.

[@theone2be33]

Watched this video again

[@victorbasta7359]

His great balls are strategically positioned to not upset his center of gravity.

[@bhatkat]

Not that risky, easy sled ride with no turbulence. I never got more than three feet in altitude but the feeling is like nothing else in the world, would prefer it to a hot night with a nice model. Didn't think it was legal there was waiting for a ranger at the landing zone.

[@epicon6]

Did you know there is an average of 1 balls comment for every KZbin video. Thank you for keeping it up.

[@mikeonlife2]

What a beautiful flight and spectacular scenery

[@H4rleyBoy]

I used to be okay with heights but since I got older self-preservation kicked in, but I truly adored this spectacular video, Thank you.

[@mr.sunseeker467]

So beautifull, thank you for sharing this video !!!

[@cq7415]

Great video, thanks for sharing and please do not remove.

[@esmeesme7666]

Wow. Just wow. Oh so beautiful. Smooth, spectacular and skilled. Thank you so much for this !

[@jussgotlifted3822]

Loved everything from the takeoff to the landing. I miss Yosemite.

[@skyhighflyguy6986]

Great video. So inspiring! A goal of mine is to get rated to fly there one day. Thanks for sharing.

[@spignetti]

Love to watch ya......from the safety of my living room...No way on Gods green earth could you get me up there...but it looks a maze n....for sure...

[@azbc9303]

Watching this on 16th July 2022. Breathtaking view. Thank you

[@madhurighate1100]

Loveliest birdseye view of yosemite national park .i had visited there in Oct 2019.happy to be down the memory lane.thanks for such nice video.

[@9Biloela99]

Amazing, Extraordinary, Exhilarating.

[@KilledbyBigfoot]

Wow. My heart was racing, OMG! So scary, so beautiful, wow, you were a bird for a bit there.

[@SkiSkillsMontana]

What a place and time to be

[@amotupira2221]

... this is one of the best hang gliding flights that I have enjoyed ... what a pleasant and beautiful landscape ... greetings from Colombia.

[@TheMartinchostar]

Bird like flight and view... Just the sounds of wind and equipment doing the job... Awesome session! Congrats

[@daminnadel1360]

vi todo el video, que maravilla hacer lo que tu haces.

[@asok2siam911]

By far the most breathtaking hang gliding video on KZbin flying over the majestic Yosemite. I'm sure it takes advanced level to try this because there are so many tall trees all over. Landing safely here is comparable to hitting fairways at the Sahalee Country Club. lol

[@TheJPenner]

Unglaublich schöne Bilder, vollkommen überwältigend ! Danke fürs mitnehmen .....

[@BobThePilotN4WFH]

Very impressive flying. Enjoyed the consistency and the ride along. Thanks.

[@essentialjudge2279]

As much as I'm not afraid, my nad's draw up every time.

[@spcp4633]

So beautiful! and perfect landing! Excellent! from JAPAN.

[@PeterRumanRumo]

first time I watched 14mins without any narrative or music and don't regret at all. noice!

[@cherryisripe3165]

Amazing sound of silence and gorgeous landscapes. Thanks so much for this share.

[@kursatsegmen]

Best quality youtube video i've ever watched 👍🏻👏

[@RuleofFive]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful ride and allowing me to see Yosemite. I've never been there. Such unspoiled beauty.

[@garyhirata5950]

I had about a dozen flights off Glacier Point in the mid 70’s. A couple of flights off Sentinel Dome. Landed in the Ahwahnee Meadows and Leidig Meadows. The “Flying Ranger” Dean Paschall oversaw the flight operations, which were authorized in the early mornings to minimize spectators. As a result, very little thermal lift. You would get a little lift as the granite was quick to heat. The glide ratio was 4 to 1 in the early 70’s so the flight was relatively short. No other venue came close to the beauty of hang gliding in Yosemite. My memories of these flights are still vivid all these years later.

[@adamgipson6151]

Just a perfect video to end the day. Thanks!

[@Profitaenzer]

Really amazing. I love pure videos without music. Amazing views. Thank you for sharing.

[@alanhall850]

What a fantastic sport with a view loved every minute on a hang-glider 😇

[@dozer1642]

Omg. That flight was amazing! The landing was incredible!

[@CactusJackSlade]

Wow, and thank you so much for this treat!

[@M00nkat55]

The most stunning flight I’ve watched

[@ToddDunning]

The most remarkable hang gliding video I have or will ever see

[@russzandbergen2021]

Perfect day for Glacier. Your ride was considerably longer then either of mine were. I flew Glacier in 75' with an 18' Eipper , a flying brick compared to your rig. Watching you take off brought it all back ! Thanks !

[@Eduardo-uo7qs]

Congratulations! Perfect! Awesome! God bless you. From Rio Brazil.

[@frankjones4357]

Bravo! Congrats on perfect flight, and thank you for sharing your experience 😊

[@johnfetzer9637]

thank you for sharing this flight -- it was beautiful

[@asmrnatural2640]

RIP brother. You've been amazing glider

[@juliosales2844]

Uma das melhores filmagens. Parabéns.