Fayence is one of the few airfields I have not visited at some point over the past 18 years. I hope to get there at some point even if not with the glider. I currently love flying from La Motte as it is small, very friendly and winch launching with seemingly good chances of 'getting away' This year I had 28 launches and didn't need a second launch on any days. The thermals also seem to start reasonably early in the area.
with this wind direction the levanna centrale ridge works from ridge height (3300m) so if you dont get a thermal at the Albaron you can just push on to Carro where you normally find the best thermal.
Very nice footage: high resolution and good camera angle. May I ask you which camera you used and where it was attached? Been back myself a week or so from La Motte 🙃
Thanks for the comment. The camera is a GoPro Hero12 and it was just stuck on the canopy with a suction mount. Already looking forward to next summer at La Motte. Hope you had some good flights.
Mike thanks for responding to my question (re Feyance). I'd like to get some advice from you. I fly in Ontario but I have an ambition of moving to France to fly in the Mountains. Is there a way I can get in touch?
Mark, I f you're happy to put your email address on here I'll respond. Always happy to talk about flying the mountains but there are many people way more qualified and more experienced than I am.
I love your camera position. I can clearly see the Vario, control stick and the view out the window!! Thanks
Have you ever considered flying out of Feyance? Seems like a lovely town setting.
Fayence is one of the few airfields I have not visited at some point over the past 18 years. I hope to get there at some point even if not with the glider. I currently love flying from La Motte as it is small, very friendly and winch launching with seemingly good chances of 'getting away' This year I had 28 launches and didn't need a second launch on any days. The thermals also seem to start reasonably early in the area.
Absolutely spectacular Mike. Have you ever made it up to Barre des Ecrins ? Les
Indeed Les, many times! I failed in my goal this year which was to get to Furkapass. Maybe next year.
Like the dual yaw strings
with this wind direction the levanna centrale ridge works from ridge height (3300m) so if you dont get a thermal at the Albaron you can just push on to Carro where you normally find the best thermal.
Always happy to learn more.
Very nice footage: high resolution and good camera angle. May I ask you which camera you used and where it was attached? Been back myself a week or so from La Motte 🙃
Thanks for the comment. The camera is a GoPro Hero12 and it was just stuck on the canopy with a suction mount. Already looking forward to next summer at La Motte. Hope you had some good flights.
Mike thanks for responding to my question (re Feyance). I'd like to get some advice from you. I fly in Ontario but I have an ambition of moving to France to fly in the Mountains. Is there a way I can get in touch?
Mark, I f you're happy to put your email address on here I'll respond. Always happy to talk about flying the mountains but there are many people way more qualified and more experienced than I am.
@@mikeoliver4223 Thanks Mike. From my experience youtube won't let me. They delete the message.
Mark, just checking. Did my e mail reach you