This is by far the finest Hang Gliding video on RUclips. Thank you Mr. Voight. I always come back to this for stress relief. Very well done! As a former Air Force jet jockey, I am very impressed with your skills. Thank you!
I have had the honor to get to watch Ryan fly hang gliders sine he was 4 years old (tandem with his father). Not only is he one of the best hang glider pilot's in the world he and his wife Desiree are the nicest s couple you will ever meet. I have been blessed to know them both. We miss you in ""Be UTAH ful" still my favorite HG Video ever!
Used to fly in the mountains of NC and SC back in the day (Grandfather Mtn, Moore Mtn, Glassy Mtn, SC, Tater Hill and others) on an old Flight Designs Shadow. I know what fun you're having and good on you to acknowledge your sweetheart for her support! Great great vid!
"Hello, my name is Marlin and it's been 6 days since I've watched 'Willard with Smokes' (tears/cheers/applause)... and I couldn't have done it without all of your support..."
Amazing flight! But weren't the last 3 moves already too low if anything goes wrong (like the frame cracks and folds suddenly)? You probably have pulled more G's o that wing before but I'd rather stay safe at lower altitude!
Érico Schmitt that’s a common sentiment- and yes in some ways safety is increased with altitude... but not as much as we ‘think’ (it’s an emotional feeling of being safer, rather than logical thinking). Higher means more TIME between a catastrophic failure and impacting the ground... but time doesn’t necessarily equate to increased safety. In many hang glider structural failures the pilots have reported a rapid buildup of forces that- had they not deployed their parachute quickly- would have made them unable to do so at all. So if that’s how it goes, all the height in the world won’t help. Then, there’s the fact that after a deployment there is no directional control, so a deployment up high is a greater unknown where you’ll come down, with more distance covered drifting in the wind... compared to lower, over a known clear and safe field. Also, hang glider aerobatics are primarily done by visual reference to the horizon, and the higher I am the less reference I have. So it could be argued that lower maneuvers are less likely to be messed up than when doing them way up high. None of this is to say higher ISN’T safer... or smarter overall... but it’s not as way-safer as it feels like it would be. It’s complicated... risk management is a complicated process!
@@RyanVoight Thanks for your reply! I'm learning HG now :) not sure aerobatics is my thing but I may try one day in the future. Frame failure was a too extreme example I guess, and all you say makes a lot of sense, yet theres the "pilot mistake" factor and reduced reaction time as well... Like badly calculating time needed to pitch up after a dive and hitting the ground, I don't know. Well, you seem to know very well, as well as that crazy guy Wolfgang Siess who does so many amazing super low speedruns (those look fun!). Anyway, remembering to stay safe must not be a too bad thing I guess! Have fun on your flights, and thanks for posting!
Érico Schmitt welcome to hang gliding! The thing with aerobatics, and speed runs like Wolfi does, is practice practice practice. We spent a lot of time working up to what you’re seeing. It’s just like learning to fly, small steps, careful progression. Keep flying! :-)
These were 4-minute smokes used for emergency signals for boating, but most of the time my favorites are from store.enolagaye.com they work great, different colors, and lots of smoke. For most flights the shorter times are actually better… don’t always have 5,000 vertical ft to play with :-)
This is by far the finest Hang Gliding video on RUclips. Thank you Mr. Voight. I always come back to this for stress relief. Very well done! As a former Air Force jet jockey, I am very impressed with your skills. Thank you!
I have had the honor to get to watch Ryan fly hang gliders sine he was 4 years old (tandem with his father). Not only is he one of the best hang glider pilot's in the world he and his wife Desiree are the nicest s couple you will ever meet. I have been blessed to know them both. We miss you in ""Be UTAH ful" still my favorite HG Video ever!
pretty much one of the most impressive HG videos on youtube..
Clean, Stylish, great camera angles, late day sun with smokes and the cool song!!! BadAss Video!!!!
Used to fly in the mountains of NC and SC back in the day (Grandfather Mtn, Moore Mtn, Glassy Mtn, SC, Tater Hill and others) on an old Flight Designs Shadow. I know what fun you're having and good on you to acknowledge your sweetheart for her support! Great great vid!
I never get tired of rewatching this.
Thank you so much
Great song pick Ryan, very fitting, and one of my Favorite songs.
Wow...amazing flying and control!
Thank you! The camera and lighting makes me look better than I am 😂
@@RyanVoight 🤣🤣 never mind the camera, it's still impressive stuff
The best vid ever , inspired me so much , dig this guy
Thank you so much Darren
Some flyer !!! Well put together. Love the sound track too. Stay happy and safe lol :)
"Hello, my name is Marlin and it's been 6 days since I've watched 'Willard with Smokes' (tears/cheers/applause)... and I couldn't have done it without all of your support..."
The virtuosity of hang gliders flight!
Awesome video! Makes me want to take out my glider, for sure. Can't wait till spring! Nice song btw.
Beautiful man, really cool flying
Got to see loops air to air at AJX. A real treat.
just perfect. I am an old laminar glider and I wish make loops like this :)
I saw you in ellenville a few months ago when I was on the training hill. That gilder and harness color scheme is simply amazing. Great video!
That was amazing!!! The song put it over the top!!! Best video on the tube!
Definitely one of my favorite Hang Gliding videos, EVER!
FelixFlying thank you Felix- particularly meaningful coming from someone as skilled and active in the sport as you are.
I am watching many times. excellant
on of the best hang gliding video i'v seen on you tube. Great job Ryan. loved it.
Absolutely crazy.
Keep up the hard work m8.
Just to say thanks for this video.
When I can't fly and I struggel with 'ground life' I watch it and I find a better perspective
Giuliano Micheletti I know what you mean, and I’m glad you enjoy this vid. Thank you for the kind message!
Absolutely loved it
I have no words....just..... AWESOME
He trained my dad to fly and he has been a great friend of my dads. he moved to NY
Realy great inspiring clip!
Sick flight, brother. Greetings from Orlando
beautifull....thanks for sharing.
Amazing flight!
Ryan... Very well done!!!
excelent, very cool and precise.
regards from germany.
Brilliant mate!!
Wow ! Dude amazing!!! ....
I watch it once in a while just to get my blood pumping!!!
A masterpiece! A masterpiece that puts a big smile on my face, thats for sure! :D
Very cool Ryan!
da king of da sky
Split S on board are just Awesome !!!!!!!!
Esse é o cara...Parabéns. de BRASIL.
very cool,but wish their was a camera on the ppl perspective .
Beatiful and inspiring. Sad only that you need to land, sometimes :)
Remember when i listen this sound i see u to fly .
awsome just awsome
I recognize that glider!
Awesome!
Grandioso.
I wonder if this same Ryan Voight is the son of a Paul Voight from NY state.
If it is I flew with his father back in the 80's-90's.
Awesome
Este vidio é muito bom!!!!
Great Vid! If you're ever in San Diego look us up!
Yes!
Epic!
Super bro
Ok... Great..!
thats probably the best hg flying ive seen so far (subscribed) what wing is that? how long did it take to get that good?
Amazing flight! But weren't the last 3 moves already too low if anything goes wrong (like the frame cracks and folds suddenly)? You probably have pulled more G's o that wing before but I'd rather stay safe at lower altitude!
Érico Schmitt that’s a common sentiment- and yes in some ways safety is increased with altitude... but not as much as we ‘think’ (it’s an emotional feeling of being safer, rather than logical thinking).
Higher means more TIME between a catastrophic failure and impacting the ground... but time doesn’t necessarily equate to increased safety. In many hang glider structural failures the pilots have reported a rapid buildup of forces that- had they not deployed their parachute quickly- would have made them unable to do so at all. So if that’s how it goes, all the height in the world won’t help.
Then, there’s the fact that after a deployment there is no directional control, so a deployment up high is a greater unknown where you’ll come down, with more distance covered drifting in the wind... compared to lower, over a known clear and safe field.
Also, hang glider aerobatics are primarily done by visual reference to the horizon, and the higher I am the less reference I have. So it could be argued that lower maneuvers are less likely to be messed up than when doing them way up high.
None of this is to say higher ISN’T safer... or smarter overall... but it’s not as way-safer as it feels like it would be. It’s complicated... risk management is a complicated process!
@@RyanVoight Thanks for your reply! I'm learning HG now :) not sure aerobatics is my thing but I may try one day in the future.
Frame failure was a too extreme example I guess, and all you say makes a lot of sense, yet theres the "pilot mistake" factor and reduced reaction time as well... Like badly calculating time needed to pitch up after a dive and hitting the ground, I don't know.
Well, you seem to know very well, as well as that crazy guy Wolfgang Siess who does so many amazing super low speedruns (those look fun!).
Anyway, remembering to stay safe must not be a too bad thing I guess! Have fun on your flights, and thanks for posting!
Érico Schmitt welcome to hang gliding! The thing with aerobatics, and speed runs like Wolfi does, is practice practice practice. We spent a lot of time working up to what you’re seeing. It’s just like learning to fly, small steps, careful progression. Keep flying! :-)
Anyone has an idea where to get the smokes?
These were 4-minute smokes used for emergency signals for boating, but most of the time my favorites are from store.enolagaye.com they work great, different colors, and lots of smoke. For most flights the shorter times are actually better… don’t always have 5,000 vertical ft to play with :-)
@@RyanVoight I did not expect that... that reply.. so fast 😁. Thank you. A fly gliders, so the more time the merrier .😁
О Х Р Е Н Е Т Ь !!!
Awolnation - Sail
Have you seen the utterly crap Video to this tune? Thay should have got you !!
D: my face!
Price
Great video - great skills - blame it on good genes not a.d.d.
Hello Ryan,
Is your glider reinforced in any kind.
Which initial speed do you need for an Loop ?
100% stock Wills Wing T2C. entry speed "needed" and the speed I'm going aren't the same lol
I'm going right about 100 mph indicated airspeed
+Ryan Voight
Ok Ryan. So it is not possible to fly loops in germany.
It's not allowed to fly faster than 90 km/h! ;-)
Does anyone know about this song?
+ODIS TUBE Sail by AWOLNATION
+Ryan Voight beautifull song, nice choice for this clip.Thank you from Greece.
The one good song they made I can't find anyothers
So at what age is too late to do this? You get to 55 and you have done some crazy stuff but this...this is firmly on the want-to-do-list...
The average age of hang glider pilots is right around 55 (I don’t have the exact statistic, it might be older than 55 at this point).
So get to it! 👍
@@RyanVoight gratitude for your time, and I am going to do exactly that - get on it!
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