Gliding Over Uinta Mountains - with loops for the hikers

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Gliding Over Uinta Mountains - with loops for the hikers

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Күн бұрын

First time flying my glider out of Heber, Utah going east 102 miles over the entire Uinta Mountains including Kings Peak, then back to Mount Timpanogos where I did some loops for the hikers before landing. Flying loops for the hikers at both mountain tops was a lot of fun. Notice how much rock is in view as the sailplane pulls through from the inverted dive of the loop. Fun! :) Heber is a beautiful place for gliding and I highly recommend pilots bringing their gliders through Utah to stop and get a tow. Thanks so much for watching! Bruno - B4
1:05:50 to see flying over Kings Peak
3:06:45 to see flying over Mount Timpanogos
Here is a GPS trace of the flight: www.onlineconte...
I put an early version of this video up on youtube a few days ago and a helpful commenter pointed out that I had edited some of the clips in the wrong order. The wrong ordered clips made the video jump all over the place in a few parts. Better the just wipe the slate clean, edit correctly, and upload a new correct video. Thanks for pointing it out so I could correct it!

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@nick4819 5 жыл бұрын

Can we just point out the fact that he flew around for 3.5 hours...with no engine??? Amazing. The wright brothers would be in awe.

@GaebRush 5 жыл бұрын

The really skilled people in the world fly over thousand kilometers with no engine. About 8-9 hours in the air

@nick4819 5 жыл бұрын

@@GaebRush That's unbelievable. I had no idea gliders could stay up that long.

@Anton-uc2be 5 жыл бұрын

@Norvain Theres places where the wind goes upwards, so the pilot usally looks for them to gain altitude

@GeekInTime 5 жыл бұрын

using the wind to travel in air, like a sailboat but on air, so cool

@Sunburn2007 5 жыл бұрын

I don't think the Wright Brothers would be in "awe" as they experimented with gliders. They knew how to fly like this just fine. They may be in awe of the technological advancements, and the abilities of gliders today in 2019, but so would anyone from 1900. The Wright's focus was on powered flight.

@davidcortner 8 жыл бұрын

The flying is superb (of course), but y'know what I really love about this video? The first two minutes. Our pilot walking the glider out to the line, just strolling along with that lovely aircraft in hand as casually as I might push my bicycle up the driveway. What a lovely toy -- a six-figure toy -- but what a lovely toy. I put these long-form, whole-flight videos on the second screen and listen and glance over at them while getting some work done. Thanks for letting us play, too.

@BrunoVassel 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks David for commenting and for the kind words. So glad to hear you are enjoying these videos. :) Bruno

@aladent 8 жыл бұрын

I too, enjoyed that part. And, I especially liked the pre flight info on the area you were in.

@MyFabian94 7 жыл бұрын

Not all Gliders are 6 Figure. You can easily get High Performance Single Seaters in the low 4 Figure Range. A DG-100, LS-1 or Grob Astir CS will cost you less than 10 000$ and these are still competitive Machines. And if you don't need a lot of Performance a Ka-6, Ka-8, SZD-30 Pirat or SF-27 will often go for less than 2500$, and you will have an Aircraft that is Safe and Easy to Fly and tend to be great for Thermalling. Gliding is the least expensive way to get flying possible. My Club in Germany costs around 40$ per month, 6$ per Start, Flight Instructors are volunteering, keeping my flying cost at well below 100$ per month, even when I'm very active.

@lostgriz 7 жыл бұрын

MyFabian94 Thanks for the info!

@budyeddi5814 7 жыл бұрын

MyFabian94 what is the name of your club??

@captain_fuzzieness3582 6 жыл бұрын

Its good to take your glider(s) for walks to keep them healthy and strong, a healthy glider is a happy one!

@guncreep9905 4 жыл бұрын

😜🤣🤣👍

@africanson1124 2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@andrewpotapenkoff7723 6 жыл бұрын

"WooOOooooOOOoooh... Woop-wooop-woopwoopwooooOOooOOoooop..."

@jmansang412 6 жыл бұрын

Andrew Potapenkoff hahahaaa love it

@jonashellsborn7648 5 жыл бұрын

If you dont like the sound then you can turn it off. Or get an old mechanical variometer. But then you would have to watch the dial constantly since flying-by-the-pants doesnt work.. I suggest you instead think of the sound as that yt-meme with two oneyearolds having a discussion in the kitchen!

@tumezu2807 4 жыл бұрын

@@jonashellsborn7648 chill man

@Galm_1 4 жыл бұрын

@@jonashellsborn7648 Chill mate. It's just a funny comment.

@fettmaneiii4439 4 жыл бұрын

'sposed to be up makin breakfast fo somebody (shrugs)

@WestCoastWheelman 7 жыл бұрын

Haven't seen so many left turns in 3 hours since watching NASCAR.

@BrunoVassel 7 жыл бұрын

WestcoastWheelman ha ha. You are so right. I had just finished flying a national competition where you are forced to fly left hand turns during a lot of it. The habit stuck. Thanks for watching.

@WestCoastWheelman 7 жыл бұрын

Bruno Vassel No thank YOU for uploading! I love the long format "slow tv" style, and yes I watched the whole thing, every minute!

@saleemwaheed9956 7 жыл бұрын

Now that was funny!

@DoubleMonoLR 5 жыл бұрын

He's not an ambi-turner :)

@luismiguelvasquezvillegas4789 4 жыл бұрын

Lol yes hahahahahahahaha I'm to dissy

@TILLMANc2 5 жыл бұрын

I love a good pilot who shows the people on the ground something more than straight and level.

@rajakhan12346 4 жыл бұрын

What minute was that

@Vara91391 7 жыл бұрын

Never really understood why people say glider pilots make the best pilots until I watched this....wow.

@mattkelly9000 4 жыл бұрын

Lol they aren’t.

@erinchillmusic8930 4 жыл бұрын

@@mattkelly9000 lol they are. Can you say Sullenberger?

@doncooper3946 4 жыл бұрын

Energy Management! :)

@anthonybutto1925 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe that's the best place to start before learning how to fly an engine plane is to start to know how to fly a plane glider. Maybe that's how pilots can properly learn how to fly before they can become one of the best.

@JohnyG29 3 жыл бұрын

@@redroostermcmlxxl Most airforces used gliders, not just the Nazis.

@AureliusR 7 жыл бұрын

Just sitting here with my jaw on the floor. I knew gliders had a really good loss in altitude/distance travelled ratio, but this thing is amazing! And the thermals... holy smokes! I can't believe you are climbing thousands of feet faster than some GA planes can do. Simply amazing to watch!

@AureliusR 5 жыл бұрын

So funny, I came across this video again and just came to comment saying I still can't believe how much altitude can be gained from simple thermal updrafts... and found my own comment just as stunned a year ago :D

@user-il9nc9tk6i Жыл бұрын

@@AureliusR felt the need to bring you back to this video and hopefully you still feel the same way as you did 6 years ago

@AureliusR Жыл бұрын

@@user-il9nc9tk6i Still incredible! Air currents are powerful. Haven't watched gliding videos in a while but I will re-watch this one right now, just for you, K

@cassiusgoulet3583 4 жыл бұрын

Gilder Gang be like: *lol imagine having an engine failure*

@asmrl1157 4 жыл бұрын

R/woooosh

@Nightwing_Meh 4 жыл бұрын

@@asmrl1157 you got wooshed r/ihavereddit

@asmrl1157 4 жыл бұрын

Nightwing Meh I have it too

@BlitzBodyBeats 4 жыл бұрын

Tango3Echo this post was made by the Glider Gang

@knowgnod 4 жыл бұрын

Also glider gang: lol imagine not having wind

@IndefiniteMark 4 жыл бұрын

I'm becoming fascinated with this hobby, and excited/nervous by the fact its absolutely reasonable cost-wise to get into... ohhh mannn

@adriaansmit81 3 жыл бұрын

do it

@IndefiniteMark 3 жыл бұрын

@@adriaansmit81 Covid threw a spanner in the works - i was actually in process of arranging as shit went down :( Maybe sometime this summer when i regrow my balls

@adriaansmit81 3 жыл бұрын

@@IndefiniteMark Do it now. You'll be happier

@mattolmar2007 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it, you will never look back! 👍🤟🤟🤟

@TonboIV 5 жыл бұрын

Movie pilot flying upsidedown: Both hands squeezing the stick, face covered in sweat, straining at the controls. Real pilot flying upsidedown: Two fingers.

@snoflahke6575 3 жыл бұрын

Yah. Movies lie

@astudentpilotlife 2 жыл бұрын

Yup. I am training to be light on the control on a Single engine and only control the yoke with two or 3 finger.

@Belenor 5 жыл бұрын

Is that a very sad R2-D2 in the back?

@manuelsousa8479 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@clevername8832 5 жыл бұрын

he liked the back flips. lol

@alexeilindes7507 5 жыл бұрын

Lmfao yes!

@isaacroder3025 5 жыл бұрын

The depressed robot is a Variometer, a vertical speed indicator

@ryancxx 5 жыл бұрын

@@isaacroder3025 Does the frequency indicate decreasing/increasing vertical speed or only the magnitude of increasing vertical speed? I think the purpose is to know when you're climbing and how quickly

@torqingheads 7 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant way to live your life. Thanks for posting.

@4realoneil 8 жыл бұрын

so great. I'm sure you made thier day. those hikers will tell that story for years.

@Athaeus 4 жыл бұрын

"So then this annoying glider pilot came and _ruined the view!_ We could barely see anything past his flaps at 4."

@chilly22 4 жыл бұрын

i had no idea how cool gliders were.. ive seen them a few times in my life and just thought "an airplane without an engine? whats the point?" but oh wow this is actually way more interesting than planes

@paulies5407 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I was exactly the same. This looks way more fun because 1) it's less noisy and 2) you've really got to use your brain. Very cool.

@Mike-oz4cv 4 жыл бұрын

When you watch gliders from the ground, doing all those circles in thermals it looks so graceful and relaxed. Then I went for a flight at the local glider club. Unfortunately I’ve discovered that I get sick really quickly. When you are in the plane while it does those circles … better bring a vomit bag.

@maulanwong3841 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing with gliders is that if something were to go wrong youd pretty much be toast but atleast with a plane youd have a greater chance of surviving because youd have an engine

@mattolmar2007 3 жыл бұрын

@@maulanwong3841 Absolute bullocks, sorry my friend... 😂😂😂 The one thingy that will most fail would be the engine, and gliders with their sink ratio of 40-50 (this means you can go 40-50km from a hight of 1.000 mtrs - 28 miles from 3.000 ft) gives you plenty of time to look for a suitable landing field (and these things are built for regular "out landing"). Less parts (1.200 compared to 35.000 in a modern powered a/c) makes for lot less failures. Add to this that flieder pilots do the "better"aerodynamical flying (because they are required to turn w/o slipping or pushing: see the little string on the windscreen that signals the air flow and keeps straight most of the time) and are trained to not rely on engine power also reduces human error as a factor. The only true risk (and 90% of the accidents) are mid air collisions in heavy populated thermal drafts with various a/c with little vertical separations doing their circles. Last: You wear a chute in your glider (and some modern ones even have a plane chute), and this allows you sometimes (if g-forces after a mid air don´t get too heavy) to leave your plane before it crashes. In total: COmpared to powered planes mcuh lower accident risk and even lower risk of fatal accidents.

@runninggames771 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattolmar2007 what makes you think that the engine is most likely to fail on an airplane?? You do realize that planes are required to be maintained in order to fly. This includes the engine…

@StephensCustomModels 4 жыл бұрын

Totally changed my outlook on gliders, that was awesome.

@joynermark 8 жыл бұрын

Loop at 3:13:30.

@joshmccorquodale9082 7 жыл бұрын

god bless you

@guitarboy1234 7 жыл бұрын

Singularity give this man a beer please. Someone.

@sebastianvalenzuela3816 7 жыл бұрын

Singularity not all heroes wear capes

@joynermark 7 жыл бұрын

@FPVBrothers 7 жыл бұрын

also at 1:12:40

@bobpaulino4714 4 жыл бұрын

My uncle was an instructor at a flying club in wurzburg. He would watch the birds soaring. Silently flying above the Main river, the Wurzburg castle, and the surrounding area was spectacular.

@BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy 4 жыл бұрын

24:30 - “looks like I’m 500 feet below (cloud base)... time to exit...” That was a good one lol... as your right wing touches the base 😂😂😂 Not to worry, I would do the same lol

@jkonet1 3 жыл бұрын

That is the most fun ever. What a terrific way to spend a day in the air free as a bird. I had to keep reminding myself this was a glider not powered. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for a great flight! One of the items on my bucket list. At 72 years young you gave me many thrills and took my breath away going over those last ridges. Great job!

@jetsailplane 8 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite things to do on my local flights is to wave to hikers on Mt Timp. This was my first exposure to gliders when a glider did a close flyby when I was 16. Who knew someday I would be that pilot too.

@BrunoVassel 8 жыл бұрын

It was a glider that flew over me when I was on top of Lone Peak at 12 years old that inspired me. Thanks for watching and commenting John and let's go flying together!

@patricionunez6700 4 жыл бұрын

@@BrunoVassel Hola BV, grande maestro, felicitaciones por los vuelos publicados. Tienes experiencia de vuelo en tormenta ? , indicar tipo de tormenta y publicarla. Personalmente tengo la vivencia volar en ALAS DELTA una tormenta durante 7horas Dic. Año1985-1986 El informe Meteorologico dijo ; Por inestabilidad atmosferica se cierra Aeropuerto AMB vuelos Nacionales e Internacionales despegues y aterrizajes y en aerodromos aledaños por formacion CumulusNinbus en cuenca del San Ramon y alta cordillera (Los Andes, Santiago Chile), mi vuelo duró 7hr.aprox. tube en vuelo ; Granizos, lluvia copiosa por descarga cortinas de agua precipitando por saturacion de las nubes conformando estratificacion y frentes , ademas de Truenos, Relampagos, Rayos: Verticales, Horizontales con y sin ramificaciones , ruido electrostatico. Perdí referencia de la altura pues mi altimetro(Thommen) de pulsera se enclavó por efecto del agua por lluvia copiosa a los 3.000msnm. desconosco alturas maximas registrada en ese vuelo. Si tienes vivencia equivalente y grabada en vuelo por tí o por algun otro piloto favor publicar y enviar a ; Hector Patricio Nuñez Villalon Mobile/Wsp. +56995423247 Emails. hpnunezv.spa@gmail.com abintecspa@gmail.com Grande maestro y gracias por publicar esos ESPECTACULARES vuelos en planeador. Ver mundial de parapente AUSTRALIA-2007, Piloto EWA. Mi experiencia en vuelo es similar pero en ALA DELTA , no presenté quemaduras ni pérdida de conocimiento. En 1985-1986 solo volabamos con instrumentos de la epoca y no se disponia la tecnologia de hoy Abril-2020. Solo he podido buscar fotos y videos referenciales a lo experimentado en ese ATOMICO vuelo en mi ALA DELTA no motorizada ; Marca : Lamouette Modelo AZUR - 14 PAIS: FRANCIA. Testigo : Mi partner de vuelo ALDO ISGUT TONINI quien no pudo despegar por olvidar en casa parte de su equipo.

@sepppirch4803 4 жыл бұрын

@@BrunoVassel so thats how glider pilots reproduce :) hope you made some new ones during that flight

@orangswiss8946 4 жыл бұрын

@TheOriginalRaster 6 жыл бұрын

I've been a pilot for 40 years... I'm thoroughly enjoying your gliding videos. I've taken instruction in gliders, and I've flown hang gliders (Point of the Mountain for example) but I've certainly never flown a high performance glider like your ASW-27. Awesome experience. Thanks!

@kbmckim9365 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing compares to watching a professional pilot master his craft. 4am and worth the lost sleep. Thanks for sharing. Kevin

@djwillgabrielsen Жыл бұрын

Wow, this is a masterpiece. The scenes looking down the roads with the sun in your eyes is my favorite. Great work!

@ThisTall 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine being able to casually walk pulling a $120,000 vehicle that can take you 20,000+ feet into the sky, with 1 hand...

@dwightjt 3 жыл бұрын

And both feet on the rudder and the brakes Are when you push both rudder peddals down when landind

@ThisTall 3 жыл бұрын

@@dwightjt .... I meant you can pull the whole machine with one hand... lol

@paulw2604 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a fantastic video. I have always been a 'powered flight buff' but this has opened my eyes to a whole new world of flying, I've never seen a gliding video this good!

@realSethMeyers 4 жыл бұрын

I love that you took the time to do some loops for the hikers. It's so cool that you wanted to share your enthusiasm and spread some positivity! I know if I was climbing a mountain, a private glider airshow would be a day-making experience :)

@WhyRuLookinAtMyName 7 ай бұрын

People keep asking what that beeping noise is. I am a hang glider pilot, My vario sounds just like yours with all the beeping because I am climbing a lot. I like the way it sounds when I get close to cloud base, the beeping is as fast as a machine gun. 1200 fpm up is a kick. I've had 4 hour flights in the past, but my body can't handle it anymore, hanging prone in a harness with no way to pee. I am 72 years old and still hang glide, but I can't handle flights over say 30 minutes, but if I launch, I'm probably going to keep catching thermals for a couple hours. I would love to be able to relax in a cabin like yours, but can't afford a sail plane. I'm looking into rigid wings with ultralight trikes attached like the Atos. They claim 20:1 glide ratios which is way above hang gliders, but poor for sail planes. Thank you so much for posting your video. I haven't soared for awhile and I feel like I just logged some time with your flight.

@shadeburst 8 жыл бұрын

Best camera placement of any of your videos. I could make out more detail on the computer screen and for the first time read the numbers on the ASI.

@sandycoleman6238 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruno. Another great video and flight. That long circuit on the east end of the flight under the cloud street yielded a 127 km glide between thermals at 258 L/D. Cloud streets are amazing! The terraces in the mountains were built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) between 1933 and 1942 using bulldozers and unmarried men ages 17-28. The terraces were built to control erosion and stabilize the soil due to over-grazing and fires, Flash floods and mudslides were a serious problem in Utah in the early 1900's. The terraces were highly successful and terraces are still being built around the world to counteract the destruction of natural vegetation. Additionally, 3.2 million trees were planted in Utah by the CCC during that same time period.

@martynycum583 Жыл бұрын

I've been an A&P mechanic in General Aviation for 40 years and now retired. Ive worked on and flown in just about everything in the air from seaplanes to blimps. But never a sail plane. After watching your video that is now in my bucket list. Thank you for this video. I totally enjoyed it.

@longwildernesswalks 3 жыл бұрын

Bruno, I'm absolutely LOVING your content buddy. I've always dreamed of flying a glider plane and I have learned so much from you. Looking forward to the future. Thank you!

@Srath79 7 жыл бұрын

Life goals right here! I want to do this so bad. Thanks for sharing!

@BrunoVassel 7 жыл бұрын

Do it! I bet there is a club within a few hours of where you live that offers glider rides for you to try this out.

@DNModels 8 жыл бұрын

how I wish you start using 360 camera... Great video! Keep 'em comin!!!

@Eastbench 16 күн бұрын

Just found this 7 year old video but I've watched many others by Bruno. Such a thrill because I glided out of Heber for years back in the 1980's taking off from that same runway and releasing in that exact spot!! Such fun to talk with glider pilots from back east who were thrilled with 300-400 fpm lift while I was getting 800 fpm! So great to hear Bruno talking up our Heber Valley!

@negrildoc 2 жыл бұрын

I fell asleep halfway through the video and when I was coming out I was dreaming I was in the backseat with you as you spoke your narrative…..thanks for the ride!

@rogermerrell2651 7 жыл бұрын

This video brought back a lot of memories. I took my first ride out of Heber City and I also soloed here. I've never got in to cross country soaring so this showed what is possible. I have been on Kings Peak and Timpanogos and would have loved to have had a flyover! Thanks for a great ride.

@cgvapors963 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are fantastic. I never thought I'd sit and watch someone soaring for 3 hours, but you are so relaxing and fun to watch.

@burtonjimmy Ай бұрын

dude. the video looped. lol

@RiDankulous 7 жыл бұрын

It's people like you that provide videos which really widen the knowledge available to everyone. Very informative and interesting. Thanks so much! Others like you include doctors describing conditions or procedures, and people who make 'how to' videos, and scientists teaching a subject they enjoy. You and others like you deserve more recognition for your value to society.

@jeremyboyce1537 2 ай бұрын

It's so Amazing to see these Glider Flights ! No Engine but you are just playing with the Wind and Utilizing the Streams to suit the time you would like to spend up there ! Absolutely Amazing!!!☺️🇧🇧 Take Good Care Of Yourself My Brother 👍

@Ricom69 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful youtube glider ride. You've inspired me to finally pull the trigger on a glider ride and possibly a new relaxing hobby. :)

@BrunoVassel 8 жыл бұрын

Do it! You'll love gliding if you try it. Thanks for watching.

@lucassalomon3144 3 жыл бұрын

Before today I thought gliders were a 25, 30 minutes of flight deal. Your videos are blowing my mind. So relaxing too, great videos!

@robertclarkguitar 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. As a kid I remember my grandfather had a couple of gliders. In his back barn. One was HUGE. This would be the 70s...He was a record holder Most flights during war time reconnaissance in enemy space and during fire..something like that. He had been in ww2 and Korea. A very well respected pilot. He also trained hawks and eagles. Had an aviary. Sadly at 13 I got a call that he passed away. I live in Randolph Afb TX when I heard and my parents wouldn't let me go....I was devastated. He was my hero. Musician as well like me. The sad part is, I've never flown. Only bungee jumping. Most air I had. That and motocross. But that was old times. I'm in camper these days but flying is on my bucket list. To salute my grandfather. Robert E Frownfelter. (STEPDAD adopted us for his name ) we were only 7 and hadnt thought about blood lines. Oh well. Beautiful channel. I upload guitar stuff. Heheh peace to you!

@robertmetzinger3933 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so muchforsharing this with us it's amazing. Robert from Kansas!!!! 😢

@ritnessgaming8144 4 жыл бұрын

5:20 this place look like the place where Trevor hanger was located in gta5

@GunsNGames1 4 жыл бұрын

You mean Sandy Shores?

@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid 4 жыл бұрын

@@GunsNGames1 MacKenzie Field.

@genl0rd 4 жыл бұрын

a little bit, yes

@oqsy 7 жыл бұрын

Ok, these videos are very addictive. Great channel!

@mikehunt2667 2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate . I fell asleep with you tube on and woke up to seeing you fly. Here I am old and getting ready to die n not live and all my life since I was little , I have just wanted to fly . I fly drones because I cant afford to fly a plane . Well thats what I thought. Theres a place not far from me that does what you do . I think its time I wasnt scared cause your damn straight , its not fun , start ticking off my bucket list and go see them . That was my first thought when I woke up from my nightmare and into another . Sometimes you just got to follow your "real" dreams and bite the bullet . After this random comment , I will start googling . Who knows , this might be my next addiction . Wow man . So peaceful and beautiful to be like a bird . Tom Petty comes to mind . Im learning to fly , coming down is the hardest thing . Sometimes you never want to come down hey ! The old pee bottle might come in handy sometimes . 🤣 Keep it up !!😉

@chrishamilton4999 3 жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to Bruno's videos, as they are always instructive (for a low hour pilot like me), and he drops beaut tips and timely here and there. He is a good teacher, reflective of his own performance, and an excellent soaring and mountain pilot. Thanks, Bruno, from South Australia., and keep them coming!

@chrishamilton4999 3 жыл бұрын

sorry ..."beaut and timely tips" .....

@TAG-1984 3 жыл бұрын

Ultimate freedom, breathtaking!

@liviogiuliani4102 3 жыл бұрын

@vicerichter1163 3 жыл бұрын

@Kyle Vivaan you dont have a girlfriend you virgin loser

@thefox4944 3 жыл бұрын

Not really. You have no engine so if you don't gain aliltidute on thermal witch is really hard you bassicly loosing altidute. So its good to have an airport near.

@robertorhymes 4 жыл бұрын

"Get high stay high" I can relate to that but it's a long way down to get a big mac!

@danceswithclouds 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed because of the humility you showed. I'm sick of all the show offs in flight videos. I got to fly along with you and enjoyed every minute of it. Miss the sound of the variometer from my paragliding days. Gave that up and now fly powered aircraft. Tail winds.

@charlieponting4674 6 жыл бұрын

once again you take us with you! Wonderful scenery wish I was there - Thank you Bruno!

@BlackGryph0n Жыл бұрын

Awesome glider, awesome flying, awesome submariner! I only fly PPG for the time being, but content like this makes me want to get into fixed wing!

@Plem_xo Жыл бұрын

Wow, super cool to see you here! Been a fan for a very long time. :D

@VeryBlandPerson Жыл бұрын

Hmm, hello. Nice to see you here..

@markadolphus5094 7 ай бұрын

Hi all...just dropping past myself..

@TheScreamingFrog916 6 жыл бұрын

I fly radio controlled gliders, sometimes with cameras on them. Thinking of trying FPV camera with transmitter, so I can watch from below, and get the birds eye view in real time. Many of the same techniques for flying full sized gliders, are used for their smaller radio controlled cousins 😁 I can't afford a full sized glider, but I have had a few rides in them, and the thrill is real sweet. Thanks for sharing these wonderful videos, and your friendly banter explaining what you are doing, and how the gear works. Watching on a HD big screen TV, it makes me feel like I am in the cockpit with you 👍

@TheTivec 7 жыл бұрын

My glider pilot license was void due to inactivity quite a few years ago. I lack the time and location to go gliding on a more regular basis now (not a lot of glider clubs near me in Norway..), but your videos are where I go to get my "fix" of soaring. The sound of the wind, the variometer's positive (and sometimes a bit negative) sound, and the magnificent views. It takes me back. Sitting in the glider on the field, the smell of grass and exhaust as the tow plane pulls up. Thumbs up to the wing holder, and the cable is pulled taut. Man, I miss it every day. Keep recording videos, thank you so much for getting me back into the sky - if only from my office chair.

@BrunoVassel 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words and I am so glad you are enjoying these videos!

@johnlukasik8045 8 ай бұрын

I have watched gliders from the ground. I have watched video's of gliders in the air, but I have never watched a video from inside the glider !!! All my mind could think of is how much money you save on fuel, and how safely you could stay up there for such a long time in the air ? INCREDIBLE views, and well explained your every move !I never thought I could watch a video for this long, but I got hooked from the get-go ! It was my pleasure to ride along side with you and witness all the beauty that you get to see first hand ! I still prefer to keep my feet on the ground because... well, you know why ? Thank you for the experience, I loved every minute of it ! 🥰🥰🥰

@nicknineoclock7805 4 жыл бұрын

Very fascinating!! I was gliding through thermals in a flight simulator recently and seeing it first hand is truly an amazing sight!! Super cool content and of course excellent gliding sir!!

@dannass5 4 жыл бұрын

It's amazing, everytime I get vertigo this guy is like: "Oh wow! This is great!"

@naked_and_funny 4 жыл бұрын

You've changed my mind! I used to think gliders tow into the sky and then they plan to land. And now I see you fly for hours, delight, I also want to live in the sky.

@leightonhogue3260 4 жыл бұрын

wow Bruno This is really ausome video of a glider flight over The Uintah Mountains and you're an excellent Glider Pilot finding those perfect heat thermals and getting the necessary altitude for the longer distance you were flying and I'VE never seen a Glider Pilot fly a maneuver like that in a loop above Mount Timpanogos for the hikers as I'm used to watching The Glider Pilots flying over The Air Port at The United States Air Force Academy here in Colorado Springs,Colorado and I always enjoy watching The Air Force Cadets Manuevering the heat thermals and flying around The U.S.Air Force Academy and this is a very beautiful and scenic flight which has relaxed me quite a bit this evening.Keep up the great Glider Flying and I have an appointment in the morning so I'Ll come back and finish this great video tomorrow and I would like to get my Private Pilot'S License when I have the money as I go back to work soon and you're flying as high as The Cessna Pilot'S normally do and this video is really educational and cool.Leighton R.Hogue.KE0TPN TECHNICIAN CLASS.Pikes Peak Radio Amatuer'S Association.

@markthompsonst45 7 жыл бұрын

I love watching your flights. It has made me want to learn how to fly. I have now idea how I would afford it.

@boulevardlettingsluton3839 5 жыл бұрын

a beautiful flight and an ammazing landing, i so much want to fly a glider

@ProtruckR 4 жыл бұрын

Omg. I just sat and watched you fly for 3.34 hrs I have Never in my Life sat down to a you tube video this Long that has to do with Flight ✈️ You have truly Made this Disabled Guy one happy Dude, Reason is it was like I was Free again you also Eliminated any fear I also did Not even experience Butterflies when you did your Loops for the Hikers well you were out east of the Flight Plan you gave your self. The entire world 🌎 No longer Feels so Boring, You have given me Not only a Beautiful chanel to go to when the chronic pain Rears its Nasty ass. You Removed all Fear of Flying A Glider i only wish i had seen this when i was 16 years old when i was air Cadet. I was Retired at the Bright old age of 40 when I suffered a Serious work related accident. I turn 50 in February And i am going to see if there is anyone who Trains to learn to fly Glider 2 seater I hope no way am going to hang on the wing. Lol kidding. The biggest Reason is you showed me we can fly too 17.9 thousand on oxygen and you have Tcas is it that alerts jets to not only other aircraft. Also your not on that Radio having to speak Pilot half the time I have no idea how they keep track of the Babble they speak. And well all the fun you took me on. YOU HAVE NO CLUE HOW MUCH I ENJOYED THIS WHOOOHOOOO THAT WAS A FUN FUN FUN X100 FOR ME. I just want to say in closing I only hope the person who will teach me how to fly is as well trained and as awesome awesome awesome as you are. I just noticed you did this video 4 years ago so you probably won't read this ( sigh ) Well dude thank you so much for the flight its now 3:58 am 2:46 time watching you make your last flight over the rocks on final to land on that thank you good by Sean

@BrunoVassel 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean - thanks for watching and commenting! So glad you enjoyed this video. It was an amazing experience and I'm so glad I had a camera to document it. I hope you can go up for a flight and see for yourself how amazing gliders are. Cheers!

@voiceaddict 4 ай бұрын

This is one of the best videos I've seen on KZfaq. Thanks for sharing.

@NikolaasVanDroogenbroeck 5 жыл бұрын

love the in-flight meal there :D no salads allowed just candy bars

@j0hnnykn0xv1lle 4 жыл бұрын

4:48 "I'm too close for missiles I'm switching to guns"

@harpoon_bakery162 4 жыл бұрын

CCIP

@octavoboubez7291 4 жыл бұрын

I watched the whole thing. Tons of fun! Can't wait to show my kids. Loved the mountains at the end.

@blakepurdy6503 3 жыл бұрын

I was watching this while working on the flight simulator for my school. It's been years since I've been in a glider, and watching your videos brings back memories of when I was 16 years old, and flying gliders back when I was in Air Cadets.

@jamesdownie2152 3 жыл бұрын

I could watch this all day!! Just incredible!! Being an engineer and know very little about gliding I have so many questions ..... The first one is how long does the battery last for the instruments? Can you do barrel rolls as well as loops? What is the clicker lever on your left side? Is the button on the top of the joystick for the Gatling gun?? ;o)

@meteorfive6 2 жыл бұрын

Why dont you go take a lesson from a reputable CFI ? Then you will get your answers ! It doesn't cost a lot to rent a glider with the instructor....

@alexdarcydestsimon3767 2 жыл бұрын

Buttons could be push to talk. Battery Time Some gliders stay flying for 12 hours. So i guess it could go up to that. I'm not sure the instruments need a battery but the radio do.

@augustin9270 7 жыл бұрын

Your videos keep me from studying..

@write2mel 2 жыл бұрын

Bruno, thank you for posting this video. It's highly appreciated. 3 hrs 35 minutes of flight .... is AMAZING !!!

@edwardstephens247 3 ай бұрын

First time following your podcast. Watching you glide through the air is just amazing, to say the least.

@miguelbrasil9426 4 жыл бұрын

Esse vídeo ficou lindo. Voar longe da pista assim é para os profissionais. Parabéns... Muito legal.

@jstodaro 8 жыл бұрын

Another totally awesome video! Thank you for all the tips. Looking forward to your upcoming glider-flaps lesson. By the way, that was an incredible 'save' after you did those loops for the hikers.

@wild2flyparagliding160 8 жыл бұрын

Thought so too! ;)

@harpoon_bakery162 4 жыл бұрын

wow, two loops right by the ridge of a mountain, that was the coolest thing and you did it for those hikers and I'm sure there was some level of risk, but in your hands, not much of a risk, but you still were amazing to those hikers. they will never forget it nor will I. Thanks Bruno!

@Tweakplayoffs 3 жыл бұрын

I won’t even lie,I fell asleep too this cause these flying videos are calming to me

@j_laskada 5 жыл бұрын

3 hours flying without fuel, that's amazing!

@adammorkus 5 жыл бұрын

That's a nature... ♥

@jefffair4540 8 жыл бұрын

What a day! I'm ready to sell the house get a motor home and a 27 and head to Utah... The wife might need some convincing, but I'm ready. Oh well waiting for Condor to arrive next week, have to download the Utah scenery and settle for that for now...

@BrunoVassel 8 жыл бұрын

Come on down! ;)

@marktilbury3008 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, I watched your video from the beginning to the end and was so amazed! Thank you for sharing such a amazing flight.

@richardgrant9367 2 жыл бұрын

They work to a point, then the avalanche possibility’s arise , those bad boys can be deadly if not set off , your flight was so enjoyable ! Thank you for sharing ! Coming from someone who has written their name in the big book at the summit of Kings Peak , again , thank you for your hard work and commentary . I learned a lot about gliding , you made it easy ! Amazing stuff 🤙🏽🙌🏼🙏

@mebeasensei 8 жыл бұрын

Novice question here. So how do you find the thermals when you are actualy mid air.

@Daniel-hf5yp 4 жыл бұрын

TommyTwobats the cloud formations

@yukelss 4 жыл бұрын

cloud formations and knowing what direction the wind is going to use hills to your advantage

@seabiscuit6776 4 жыл бұрын

Just guess

@brettduffin8412 4 жыл бұрын

Listen. Beeps go up in pitch mean rising air.

@asdf52708 4 жыл бұрын

beep beep beep boop boop boop boop

@billsprague4961 4 жыл бұрын

when I was sixteen (in 1966) living in Indianapolis and working as a mechanic an auto pulled in with long white trailer.I walked out to see what I could do for the driver. the gentleman told me his trailer lites were not working.little did I know that this would be the start of a new experience . I asked the man whats in the trailer "my sailplane" The driver replied. I repaired his trailer lites ,we talked for half hour about soaring and I mentioned that I had an interest in learning to fly sailplanes he gave me his card and he replied "When you have a free weekend give me a call and you can hang out with our club at terry airport.I took him up on the offer and I joined the club also, The ( Central Indiana soaring society).We had two club planes scwitzer 2-22 & 1-26 the best flight I had was in the 2-22 trainer solo it was a boomer day. I quickly worked the thermal to just under 7000 feet what a thrill . the down side was the one hour limit on club planes.flying just under that cloud it got almost as dark as night. I watched your vid. in its entirety totally enjoyed it thanks for sharing the glide ratio of 2-22 was 22 to 1 not bad for a flat lander!

@philipp7pc 5 жыл бұрын

Love Your channel. So contemplative to have it running while working. Nice POV. Reminds me a lot of the flights with my dad.

@TheCryptKeeper8 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting the whole flight just as it is.

@rudsong35 4 жыл бұрын

New life goal: take my glider for a walk

@dmsdmullins 7 жыл бұрын

How many +/- G's that glider rated for? What are the preferred flap V-speeds? I also see it has a negative flap setting, is this for max cruise speed? Does it recover well in departure with the tiny rudder? Sorry to bombard you lol. Love your videos and so wish I lived somewhere where I could get into gliding.

@Robin-zu4re 6 жыл бұрын

D. Mullins I’ll try to answer your questions based on my experience. Most high performance gliders are rated around -2 to +5G (-2 to -5.9 in my case). It’s way within the limits necessary for a loop, although constructors may not allow it in the manual. The negative setting for the flaps are meant to reduce drag to achieve better speed in transitions. And for the rudder, even if it looks tiny, it is very effective on gliders, and you can use it in a effective way just a couple of second after you start rolling.

@ovationsensation 3 жыл бұрын

No one is waving because they are afraid you are going to knock them off the mountain, lol. That was an awesome view, and especially loved the loops.

@Widderwillen 4 жыл бұрын

When the video starts and he walks and he moves the camera up and down to show that it uses a wide angle lense - priceless.

@jeremystaples8881 5 жыл бұрын

Perhaps you can put your flight info in the corner of the screen if that is even possible?

@dirtyjohngaming 5 жыл бұрын

no man's sky gameplay 😂

@erth2myk2b 4 жыл бұрын

...Yer a talented and entertaining fellow, Bruno.!.......wonderful banter,..... wonderful little flying excursion,...Your comfort and expertise at the controls made the entire afternoon a joy of "experience" and "instruction"...... I now have a wonderful new "informed bit of terminology"-----"Cloud suckage!!"....Hahahahahahaha.!!! I almost feel like I could dang near fly that thing myself!! ( doubtful...HA.!! ).... from hunting thermals, to buzzing hikers, loop'de'loops and black-bottomed vacuum cleaner clouds with their "whispies" and "sun-streaked-showers"!..... I almost felt guilty starting a pot of soup ( while watching ), until you produced a protein bar !! for your snack!! Ha.!!...... Beautiful Timing !!.... It never even occurred to me that flights like yours will probably be "banned"--( not only from "doing"---but probably from "airing" or "sharing" now that the Socialist Ghouls are bent on destroying the Nation..... ) It was when you mentioned "having dinner" with your wife that evening, that I checked the "date" on your video.!!.. You'd never have "expected" to be "free enough" to ---"dine out" with any joy---in 2020..... the "Mask'Ta'Po" Fascists will kill whatever joy is left in these Good Ole United States..... Still----a pleasant break from "ANTIFA Howling" and "BLM" murderous threats. Your "jaunt in the clouds" seems like something from another Age in History!...... ... Thanks for sharing, Bruno. Your un-self-conscious stroll onto the runway for take-off (with "no mask" and "speaking freely" without concern .........back in those happier days )...... Great Stuff !!.. I'm sure the KZfaq Gestapo will be burying it soon enough, with "any videos" that show Americans "Exercising" any Real Freedoms....... You mentioned needing a "Title" for this video offering. ( "A Last Walk in the Skies" )....

@BrunoVassel 4 жыл бұрын

Haha - love your comments! :) This flight was a few years ago but it is fun to think people can still enjoy that amazing experience. That was a fun one. Thanks for watching and for commenting! Cheers.

@clarkdavis9467 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. You narrate very well. I am a 75-year-old who solo flew as a student in an old 2-33 trainer back in the 1970's and had flying again on my bucket list but gave up thinking I would never be able to afford it. Now I see that by joining the club here in Tucson AZ (if they will have me) flying again is doable. My Glider Flying Handbook just arrived hours ago. I am very inspired by your video. Great flying, excellent relaxed, and informative narration. Keep up the good work and thank you very much!

@BrunoVassel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking in to say hi! I'm thrilled to hear you will be playing with my friends down in Tucson. Please tell them Bruno says hi. You will love every second of it. Have fun!

@clarkdavis9467 Жыл бұрын

@@BrunoVassel I will for sure tell them Bruno. Take care.

@mattgotsskill 5 жыл бұрын

do you have an R2 unit on board?

@P2873 4 жыл бұрын

mattgotsskill yes, that’s EXACTLY what it is

@boskieeye4278 5 жыл бұрын

Any body make it anywhere near the end of this 3.5hr memoir.??

@doncargill5729 3 жыл бұрын

This video had me in awe the whole 3 and a half hours,yes i watched all the way through lol, ill be watching the other for sure, PLEASE keep the videos coming, and thank you sir for your time,

@powernumpty 7 жыл бұрын

These are addictive videos. Closest I've got to gliding is, as "balast" on a two man hanglider and remote control models. Even for the RC thermalling i've picked up some tips from watching and listening to your explanations. Thanks for posting.

@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248 7 жыл бұрын

Are gliders controlled at all w/ any sort of ground conrollers? Do you show up on radar and such? What are the risks of collisions w/ other planes? Do you have to file a flight plan like a powered craft?

@StefanoBorini 6 жыл бұрын

I talk about UK. I don't know how it works in the US but I assume it should be similar. if you are in class G airspace, no need for ground controller (it is "uncontrolled airspace"). For some airspaces, such as near airports etc. you have other classes (D, C, A) where you need controller authorization. Gliders do show up on radar, but their cross section is small, and radars generally filter anything going slower than 40 knots, so a glider might not appear at all. Also, most gliders don't have transponders so radar can't know how high you are. Risks of collisions are potential, and that's why there are tools like FLARM and constant lookout for colliding traffic. No flight plan required for gliders, as you generally don't match the requirements for filing one.

@vgrof2315 5 жыл бұрын

No requirement to file a FLT plan for powered, general aviation, Part 91, VFR (good weather) flights. What gave you the idea that one was required for all powered airplanes?

@thenightmare7373 4 жыл бұрын

Mom: walks into room. Me: mom it’s not what it looks like. Im practice to be a pilot. . . . . . Mom: slowly closes door.

@MrClauried 4 жыл бұрын

Mom: like father like son.....

@thenightmare7373 4 жыл бұрын

Zade YO 😂😂😂😂😂

@harveymushman2219 5 жыл бұрын

Lived up in Provo years ago selling Real Estate for several years transplant from Native Calif now living in the Netherlands...Utah 1980 or so...would ride my 10 speed bike up the old road to Heber from Provo and the wind was very strong up that old canyon road on the battle back to Provo...By the way fly fishing there in the Provo river in that canyon was a lonely deal then never saw anyone else doing that then 1980. Beautiful to see this now many years later from the air in your sailplane thank you for posting !