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nanoRa
Добавлен 8 окт 2021
I met hang gliding in August 2021 and received instructions from Steve Wendt, a legend of hang gliding, at Blue Sky Flight Park in Virginia. It’s been a life changing, mind altering experience. I feel like a brand new person since I met this sport. Hope this channel connects me with many wonderful pilots out there and I wish my videos to reach many people who are new to this magical sport.
I’m using shorts to share my aerial silks journey as well. I started taking classes in February 2023 in the dead of winter going insane with no flyable days… silks saved me! It’s been so nice to have something outside of hang gliding because flying is very much weather dependent and requires lots of waiting/patience. I love sharing my silks progress but I’m also hoping it helps to bring more female audience to my channel in general… Hang gliding is not a gender specific activity. It would be so awesome to see more female pilots in this sport.
#hanggliding #aerialsilks
I’m using shorts to share my aerial silks journey as well. I started taking classes in February 2023 in the dead of winter going insane with no flyable days… silks saved me! It’s been so nice to have something outside of hang gliding because flying is very much weather dependent and requires lots of waiting/patience. I love sharing my silks progress but I’m also hoping it helps to bring more female audience to my channel in general… Hang gliding is not a gender specific activity. It would be so awesome to see more female pilots in this sport.
#hanggliding #aerialsilks
Vlog 38: Hang Gliding at Kitty Hawk Kites Fly-in at Eagle Rock Virginia (SE site)
My day two at Kitty Hawk Kites Fly-in at Eagle Rock! On this day I flew SE site. This was my flight #3 at the site. So far, I have two flights at NW site and three at SE sites, total five at Eagle Rock under my belt and I feel like I’m starting to know the sites.
My harness needs an adjustment so I’m closer to the basetube when I fly prone.
Need to by me a windsock so I can add it to NW site when I fly there.
Other than that I just need to keep flying the sites and continue to build confidence flying mountain.
Slowly but steadily, I’m on my way to my next big goal, to soar!
Music: Splice Loyalty-Free music,
“Changing the wind” by Nick Petrov
#hanggliding #mountainflying #willswing #falcon4...
My harness needs an adjustment so I’m closer to the basetube when I fly prone.
Need to by me a windsock so I can add it to NW site when I fly there.
Other than that I just need to keep flying the sites and continue to build confidence flying mountain.
Slowly but steadily, I’m on my way to my next big goal, to soar!
Music: Splice Loyalty-Free music,
“Changing the wind” by Nick Petrov
#hanggliding #mountainflying #willswing #falcon4...
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Vlog 37: Hang Gliding at Kitty Hawk Kites Fly-in at Eagle Rock Virginia (NW site)
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This was my first fly-in I joined! So many pilots from Kitty Hawks Kites came out. There also were pilots from VA tech hang gliding club! Festive mood filled there air! This was my second flight at NW site. Flew in nice calm condition, overall a successful flight! The campsite I stayed at is Lazy River Farm and here is the link for more info. www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/virginia-camping-at-lazy-...
Vlog 36: Hang Gliding at Eagle Rock SE site - Flight#2 (stretched my comfort zone by an inch.)
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It was such a pleasant surprise to see the site with many pilots! This was my second time coming out to the site and I took advantage of flying in the tail end of midday condition at SE site. It was a great challenge to fly in an overall stronger wind condition than what I’m used to. Got bumped around some… hit sink in landing. I managed, all went fine. I definitely have to fix my cross control...
Vlog 35: Truck Tow Hang Gliding at Manquin Flight Park - Steve Wendt’s Memorial Event
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On 10/12/2024, many people gathered to celebrate Steve Wendt’s accomplishments and life at his flight park, Blue Sky, now Manquin Flight Park. It was a wonderful gathering and the weather was very nice and the condition allowed many of us, including myself, to leave the planet! Had never seen that many gliders setup at once! Music: Splice Loyalty-Free music, “Moon child” by Kyon #hanggliding #t...
Vlog 34: Hang Gliding at Eagle Rock Virginia (SE site) - Sunset (almost glass off) flight!
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Eagle Rock is right outside of Roanoke Virginia and has two launch sites and landing zone for each. (NW and SE sites) It is considered an entry level friendly site. After flying both sites, I can say that yes, if you’ve had solid hill trainings and ideally have flown same level or even easier mountain site like Lookout before, I want to say it is a great site for novice pilots! I’m thinking, on...
Vlog 33: Hang Gliding at Eagle Rock Virginia (NW site) - My first local mountain flying!
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This was my first local mountain site to fly. Now that I have my own glider and got foot launch freshly cleared and got my rusts off getting back on the truck(Vlog 29-32) I felt ready to venture out! Fall is my favorite season and it is so much more comfortable temperature wise to be in outdoor. This is a flight footage from NW site. I flew SE too and that video is to follow😉 Ryan and Luke, the...
Vlog 32: My first truck tow hang gliding flight with my own glider - Wills Wing Falcon 4 145!!
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I finally got back on the truck. This was my first truck tow flight with Falcon glider. I had some dilemma about how I can transition my glider from Alpha to Falcon and get back on the truck safely. It took some time but I did my best and I can now say that my transition has been successful. I LOVE my Falcon glider, Blue! He is awesome and I think we’ll be together for the rest of my flying car...
My flying journey status update as of 9/19/2024 - Many changes, challenges, goals…
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It’s been a real roller coaster year in many ways, not just hang gliding, just everything. At some point, I felt so weak inside, I thought that the universe was telling me this isn’t for me. Every time that thought creeped in, I told myself that’s not true. No need to quite of give up. I just needed to take time. I have no idea what my flying journey looks like to viewers but I can say that thi...
Vlog 31: Hang Gliding hill lesson(more turn practices) with my Falcon at Appalachian Airsports
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Vlog 31: Hang Gliding hill lesson(more turn practices) with my Falcon at Appalachian Airsports
Vlog 30: Turn practices with my Falcon glider at Appalachian Airsports
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Vlog 30: Turn practices with my Falcon glider at Appalachian Airsports
Vlog 29: Transitioning from Alpha to Falcon hang glider - Hill training at Appalachian Airsports!
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Vlog 29: Transitioning from Alpha to Falcon hang glider - Hill training at Appalachian Airsports!
Vlog 28: I have a Hang Glider!!!! Wills Wing Falcon 4-145!
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Vlog 28: I have a Hang Glider!!!! Wills Wing Falcon 4-145!
Vlog 27: Assembling & Installing Rhino Rack’s Vortex 2500 roof rack for transporting a hang glider
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Vlog 27: Assembling & Installing Rhino Rack’s Vortex 2500 roof rack for transporting a hang glider
Vlog 26: Hang Gliding Ground Handling lesson at Kitty Hawk HG Flight School, it was windy!!
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Vlog 26: Hang Gliding Ground Handling lesson at Kitty Hawk HG Flight School, it was windy!!
Vlog 25: My 1st Dune Hang Gliding lesson at Kitty Hawk Hang Gliding School
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Vlog 25: My 1st Dune Hang Gliding lesson at Kitty Hawk Hang Gliding School
Heads up to those who are just starting your Hang Gliding journey (sorry no flying in this video)
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Heads up to those who are just starting your Hang Gliding journey (sorry no flying in this video)
Vlog 24: Hang Gliding at Blue Sky FP - The Last Flight of the year 2023
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Vlog 24: Hang Gliding at Blue Sky FP - The Last Flight of the year 2023
Hang Gliding Landing Compilation from August 2021 to December 2023
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Hang Gliding Landing Compilation from August 2021 to December 2023
Two years into my hang gliding journey
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Two years into my hang gliding journey
Vlog 23: Truck Tow Hang Gliding at Blue Sky FP - One thing at a time
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Vlog 23: Truck Tow Hang Gliding at Blue Sky FP - One thing at a time
Vlog 22: Truck Tow Hang Gliding at Blue Sky FP - How to maximize the climb during tow flight
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Vlog 22: Truck Tow Hang Gliding at Blue Sky FP - How to maximize the climb during tow flight
Vlog 21: 🍁Fall in VA - Truck Tow Hang Gliding (1 of 3 flights) - Too nervous, shaky but doing ok.
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Vlog 21: 🍁Fall in VA - Truck Tow Hang Gliding (1 of 3 flights) - Too nervous, shaky but doing ok.
Vlog 20: Truck Tow Hang Gliding at Blue Sky - Overcoming Cross Control issue
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Vlog 20: Truck Tow Hang Gliding at Blue Sky - Overcoming Cross Control issue
Vlog 19: Truck Tow Hang Gliding at Blue Sky Flight Park - The path toward progress… #Staypositive
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Vlog 19: Truck Tow Hang Gliding at Blue Sky Flight Park - The path toward progress… #Staypositive
Vlog 18: Truck Tow Hang Gliding at Blue Sky Flight Park - Never ending lessons😵💫
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Vlog 18: Truck Tow Hang Gliding at Blue Sky Flight Park - Never ending lessons😵💫
How to set up Wills Wing Alpha 180 Hang Glider
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How to set up Wills Wing Alpha 180 Hang Glider
Vlog 17: 1st time Truck Tow Hang Gliding in my Libero pod harness🫛- Blue Sky Flight Park
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Vlog 17: 1st time Truck Tow Hang Gliding in my Libero pod harness🫛- Blue Sky Flight Park
Vlog 16: My first flight with Libero pod harness & major sink experience - Blue Sky Flight Park
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Vlog 16: My first flight with Libero pod harness & major sink experience - Blue Sky Flight Park
Trying on Woody Valley’s Libero Hang Gliding Harness for the first time!
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Trying on Woody Valley’s Libero Hang Gliding Harness for the first time!
I want to do training like this. Did they put your chute inside a bag so you wouldn’t have to fully repack?
Ya there was a chute for the training so no one had to use our own repack.
10:38 As good of a place as any for a nap? 😂 Or was he just watching students?
OMG there is a person laying!!! Who is that???!!also how did you spot him in that one sec scene??! 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@nanoraflyz Surprised me too! He blends in pretty well with that green shirt and tan pants. 🤣 It really puts the size of the runway into perspective - What a big place!
Amazing
Nice I wanna learn that!❤
It is fun and any level friendly I’d say😉
You did so good❤
Thanks!😁
Wow, you have no idea how helpful this video was, I'm going to watch it again later, take notes and save it for future reference. I asked my instructor about judging LZ and he had nothing for me, thank you and keep up the great work
So happy to hear this is helpful to you! Another thing I should have added is the flight duration. I need to check the raw recording to know exact length but I think it was around 8min. Straight shot from the launch to the landing. Don’t think I flew longer than 10min.
So what happened to Steve? I flew at blue sky about 10 years ago I was really to go again, then heard the news Did anyone take his place?
He passed away suddenly at beginning of 2023(not a flying accident, medical reason). Blue Sky is now Manquin Flight park operating as a non-profit membership based club.
sincerely congratulations. i just got the bug to learn this sport and good to see someone stay the course. im coming :)
Thank you so so much. It wasn’t easy, very challenging year.. without the HG community I couldn’t make this happen! Welcome to the magical world of hang gliding. Don’t give up, keep going at your own pace😊
Very happy Christmas to you hope plenty of blue skys and CAVOK weather
Keep learning ..good job!!
Yes sir! Thank you😎
Nice job
You did well
Yay thank you!
Another good one!!
Thank you!😁
Really nice job!! Say hello to Willie for me!
Thank you! 👌
Exiting flight, congratulations from Spain
Thanks so much!😎
If you get the chance look at the Christmas decorations for Regents Street Angels with flowing white tails
Omg thank you for sharing! I just looked it up! Looks like angels on the silks!!!
loved the video, beautiful place. Perhaps just a little more aggressive on the flare in light wind, but wow.. My heart was right there with you.
Thank you so much☺️ I had a wonderful time there. Can’t wait to go back!!!
Liked your "Halo" hope all goes well with the performance
Great video
Thanks so much🙏
I use my wheels, tip the nose down and the wind rolls the glider up, still hard work but nothing like what you went through
So, your way is harder in my opinion. Everyone has preference with glider hauling. I was doing your way the first couple times while my instructor taught me his way. Took a bit to get used to but this def is the easiest way. Because the nose is facing the headwind, it picks the glider up for you and makes it so much easier to carry.
Fantastic as usual
Aw thanks✨
You seemed more comfortable in the air this time… at least until you grabbed the wire. 😬 6:36 Looking coool. 😎😆 5:53 I think turns with high bank might take me a while to get used to. 😮
Haha thank you. Yes this one was the most relaxed one in all the Eagle Rock flight so far. Air was calm☺️
Nice flight ..I always remember my first Mountain flight off of High Top Mtn in the Shenandoahs .like yours It was an incredible flight!
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Congrats and welcome to the club! The Falcon #4 was my first glider I owned. And after flying a few other single-surface gliders, it is still my favorite fun glider! Did over 100 flights on it and would love to have one for soaring
Thank you! So many pilots have told me the same, Falcon is their favorite single surface glider😊
I'm a Paraglider Pilot learning hanggliding and I'm going through the same journey as you. I have a tiny packable Hangglider that goes inside my 2007 Megane CC. I love my pair too :). Wish you were in the UK, would love to be friends. 😊
Awww thank you so so much for leaving me this comment!! I’m super excited for you!!! You already have air sense, probably will pick up on flying a hang glider very quickly😉 I’m a timid one and still has a ton to learn but this sport took my heart. It truly has been a life changing experience. If I ever plan a vacation to UK, which I’d love to visit one day, I’ll reach out to ya🤩
@nanoraflyz I'm waiting for you :)
An Angel with silk wings and no "windsoxs"
Nice!!! !!
Greetings from Wales. Love your videos and really appreciate you sharing them. I started hang gliding in the 1970`s and never had a fraction of the training you have. I keep hoping you are going to start soaring and enjoy longer flights with height and space to manoeuvre and really get to know your glider. Whatever continue to enjoy, your are doing amazingly well. PS I speak the "King`s English," and my Gopro will not listen to me 🤣
Thank you sir🙏 yep one small step at a time. Omg, nice to know I’m not the only one having GoPro voice command issue😆 well I speak Japangrish so it’s not surprising. But it still hurts when it listens to other’s command but mine.🥲
Шикарне місце! Гарний політ!
Ps could be a little lower in the harness
Nice flight,;launch was really good. Your angle of attack was just right. The soaring part will come to you. Lift lines are something to experience. You have to get comfortable to turn into thermals. It took me a while. Smart landing!
Thank you! That’s what everyone told me, that it takes time to get comfortable going in out of thermal. I’m hoping to experience it soon… but maybe not the huge one, just a little thermal would be nice.
Your journey continues to inspire! I finally flew again! ...for the first time since the 70s, not counting a couple of "baby" lessons at Dockweiler Beach last Labor Day. Sonora Wings here in Arizona finally opened for the winter season and I had a couple of aero-tow tandem flights this morning. It was awesome. Sadly, I won't be able to fly again till after Thanksgiving and I can hardly wait! -Blue skies, girl!
Wow! That sounds super exciting!!! Happy to hear you got back in the air😃
Goodmorning try sleeping with an extra pair of socks on you need your sleep for a perfect flight as always thank you for the ride
😆 thank you for stopping by😁
The new camera angle is good. It records you not just the view. Are you using your vario to determine your altitude before landing?
Love the trees in the back ground..
Instead of 'you do look a bit high', I meant, you look a bit high hanging. -Abraham
I knew what you meant😁 thank you Abraham!
Good Job. you do look a bit high. And I did not see much cross controlling this time. Way to go!!!!!! -Abraham
Thank you Abraham😊
LOL my GOPRO never listened to me either. Great job. Don’t be to hard on yourself. Nice landing.
I’m not the only one being discriminated by GoPro is what I’m learning from this comment section😆 thanks so much🙏
@ welcome lol
Nice energetic launch. I agree with you, my instructor teaches to be two fists on top of each other between your chest and the bar when prone, with the cleat adjusted all the way down. You might be hanging a little high, check it on the ground with your instructor. Your flight was awesome! I like the side angle. Thanks for posting!
Thank you! I still haven’t put my harness on my pull up bar at home to test/adjust my cleat. I need to do it!
Waiting for day when you will start soaring and stays in the air for so much more time!
I know it’s coming! Once I get my harness in the best position and fix my cross controlling habit I think I’ll feel ready for it!
GoPro starts early and keeps on filming, you are right it loves you. The side view was great, thanks for switching it. The photos of your launch looked so intense, How much fun are you having? I bet it's a lot. Thanks for a great video.
Yay thank you, glad to hear you liked the side view. I thought it might not be the popular view. At least my GoPro listens to my command to start recording, the opposite would have been more annoying😅
Simply wonderful. We love to see you fly. 😎
Aw thanks so much☺️ and I love to fly🤩
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It’s sad about Steve. He was a really good dude
I fly with a Libero harness. It’s a great harness and has lots of adjustments you can make. You should spend lots of time in a garage hanging in the thing and understanding how it all works. Practice going from upright to prone to zipped up repeatedly and practice adjusting the cleat when zipped up. Good harness setup is vital for good flying! Best.
You have come such a long way. It's great to see so many younger folks joining out community too. Stick with it and you will be soaring in no time.
Thank you so so much!🙏 the process hasn’t been easy but the reword exponentially large!!!
At least you weren’t lost after landing this time and you had company 🤣🤣🤣. Great job Nano!!!
TRUEEEEE🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Awesome 😎👍🏻
Great looking flight you have been great keep the videos coming . I Areo tow in Massachusetts we ended towing yesterday getting to cold here keep the videos coming 👍
Thanks so much!! Cold doesn’t bother me too much, heat does, tho. I plan on keep flying throughout the winter season too!
I'm learning aero-tow in Arizona. The temperature is fine right now (December). My instructor lives in Wyoming, and the school owners live in Wisconsin. They just come down here to teach in the winter. There are so few schools now you could probably throw a dart at a map of the Sunbelt, pick a location and do the same!
I guess the GoPro really isn't gonna listen to you, is it? Great flight, the landing was really sweet as you turned. It looked so fast. Thanks, as always.
Look, I gave up on my GoPro not wanting to stop recording… It has no problem listening to “GoPro start recording” command, it just won’t stop… it must like me too much😜