I've only today got an e-mail from my CFI to tell me of Matt's sad death back in February. Matt has always put his aircraft into demanding positions, and relied on his immense skill to keep him in the air. I for one will miss his videos. I'd just like to salute a great aviator and a true adventurer, and offer my sympathies to his family. Bye Balleka.
So sorry to hear about the accident. Glad you are safe and well and hope that it doesn't stop you pushing soaring boundaries still further. There aren't enough pioneers in this world.
I loved this video the first time round.. well done! particularly the part when soaring following another glider with cliffs on your right Great vid keep them coming
From personal experience I would say that after wind speed and direction relative to the slope (& gradient/ surface of said slope), the other significant issue is the air mass - the more unstable it is, the higher you can go. On a relatively stable day it can be hard work to maintain just 200ft above our local ridge, but with same wind strength & direction in slightly more unstable conditions it is easy to maintain 600ft above the ridge - all thermals excluded, of course :-)
Total energy probe. It is used to establish static pressure, so an accurate climb rate can be established. Go to your local glider field and take a ride. You will learn all about it and maybe fly yourself!
Hi Balleka, I was just thinking about what kind of ceiling this kind of ridge lift provides (as seen in this vid). If you were to stay in one area and keep circling in the wind lift (like you did at the end), typically how high can slope-soaring alone get you? A rough kind of idea? Much appreciated!
Hey Balleka, Fantastic video and a beautiful flight. You've inspired me to set up a wing cam. I'm using a Drift HD170. You using a GoPro? BTW, do you mind me asking how did you get field of view rotation in your 'bank angle' video? Looks great. Thanks for videos.
balleka how do you get back to the airfeild? is it a case of get as high as you can and glide best l/d with a tail wind? or you catching thermals on the way back with risk of landing out?
That is doubtless brilliant and big balls flying. But, if you get an F16 going fast enough , cut the engine, and dive, it will do much the same . The whole idea of flying with/like the birds is to smell the salt air, hear the waves below, judge your speed and lift by the wind on your face, get excited when a soaring osprey joins you, and land (perhaps barefeet) on the sandy beach below. This guy will never understand that ... very sad ... for him.
I've only today got an e-mail from my CFI to tell me of Matt's sad death back in February. Matt has always put his aircraft into demanding positions, and relied on his immense skill to keep him in the air. I for one will miss his videos. I'd just like to salute a great aviator and a true adventurer, and offer my sympathies to his family. Bye Balleka.
I miss him..
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So sorry to hear about the accident. Glad you are safe and well and hope that it doesn't stop you pushing soaring boundaries still further. There aren't enough pioneers in this world.
More vids by the seaside please.
Thank you
@Balleka--
What became of "Down by the Sea"? (over Sidmouth) One of my all-time favorite videos.
Simply stunning!
Your gliding videos rank among the best on youtube.
Oceans apart, claps, claps for U. Thanks for sharing with us those trips!
R.I.P. Matt Wright...
I loved this video the first time round.. well done! particularly the part when soaring following another glider with cliffs on your right Great vid keep them coming
Best edit of a gliding video I've seen for a long time ! :)
RIP Matt, hope you are at peace riding the eternal wave
Hi Mat
Videos been a bit scarce! Hope you are going to get a good season this year, with plenty of your brilliant gliding vids.
Terry
Most excellant edit, love the formation work !
Fabulous!
I was smiling with you all the way.
Congrats on PW Trophy. Great video. Awesome cliff run, thanks for the ride!
From personal experience I would say that after wind speed and direction relative to the slope (& gradient/ surface of said slope), the other significant issue is the air mass - the more unstable it is, the higher you can go. On a relatively stable day it can be hard work to maintain just 200ft above our local ridge, but with same wind strength & direction in slightly more unstable conditions it is easy to maintain 600ft above the ridge - all thermals excluded, of course :-)
Video encantador!!!
Abraço!
Fantastico
these ridge looks amazing :D
Well done Balleka. I will be folowing in your foot steps if conditions are right, one day. Keep the vids coming
Total energy probe. It is used to establish static pressure, so an accurate climb rate can be established. Go to your local glider field and take a ride. You will learn all about it and maybe fly yourself!
Great video
I'm glad you're ok.
Just Astonishing! the scenery, the feel.. Awesome!
Whats the song name though? ;)
So sad to hear this song . All his videos were amazing . He had good musical tastes.
Congratulations!
Very Nice film indeed!
I love to do that low flying gliding.
Great video!!
:'( RIP.
R.I.P.
Hi Balleka, I was just thinking about what kind of ceiling this kind of ridge lift provides (as seen in this vid). If you were to stay in one area and keep circling in the wind lift (like you did at the end), typically how high can slope-soaring alone get you? A rough kind of idea? Much appreciated!
Hey Balleka, Fantastic video and a beautiful flight. You've inspired me to set up a wing cam. I'm using a Drift HD170. You using a GoPro? BTW, do you mind me asking how did you get field of view rotation in your 'bank angle' video? Looks great. Thanks for videos.
balleka
how do you get back to the airfeild?
is it a case of get as high as you can and glide best l/d with a tail wind? or you catching thermals on the way back with risk of landing out?
What is that metal bar sticking out from the tail cam?
@petedaws airspeed probe?
Awesome!!! ;)
You should buy a Go Pro HD 2 and show those spots from your POV :)
awesome!:-):-)
ASW 20
That is doubtless brilliant and big balls flying. But, if you get an F16 going fast enough , cut the engine, and dive, it will do much the same . The whole idea of flying with/like the birds is to smell the salt air, hear the waves below, judge your speed and lift by the wind on your face, get excited when a soaring osprey joins you, and land (perhaps barefeet) on the sandy beach below. This guy will never understand that ... very sad ... for him.