One question. If it was so rough, how did the paragliders do out there? I saw a couple in the background, including one that was equal to or higher than you (at 16:10-14).I thought those things could have a wing collapse in very rough air.
Super cool video. I almost tumbled on a sport 3 a couple of weeks ago in Mexico. I bent a downtube in the violent snap, and I thank God this did not affect the structure but nonetheless I was able to land.My mistake flying full VG in totally rough air
@@skyhighjp Not at all! I have a bad shoulder which hurts when pulling the VG cord...I thought I could get away (and did for some time) leaving VG on all the time but found out the hard way on the wrong day.....never again!
Is it a shoulder injury? Please take care of yourself. I too have been diagnosed with a "torn tendon disc" in my right shoulder, but as I am 70 years old, I do not want to have surgery, so I have left it as it is.
@@skyhighjp What, you're 70? Why you crazy old coot, flying in such turbulent conditions!!! I can't imagine doing that at 70 ...mostly since I'm just starting out at age 69 and probably will never reach your level. But I'm still gonna try!
@@VTSifuSteve Thank you for your comment. I was born in February 1955, so I'm just a little over 70 years old. I'm the same age as you, and it's amazing that you started at that age. I admire you, and I hope you do your best.
You have more control authority when your hang strap length puts you lower. When I flew a T2 I was barely above the control bar and it worked out great. Try that out and you probably wouldn't go back to using a high hang point.
Thank you for your information regarding the hanging points. I have a standard hanging loop with a standard harness line, so to go lower I would need a longer hanging loop than standard. Did I make a longer loop? Sorry for the trouble, but thank you in advance.
@@skyhighjp How could there be a standard when people have varying arm lengths and strength. No one can tell you your correct spot but you have to try it and decide for yourself. Good point the commenter stated.
If listen on the take off. You can hear such turbulence winds. Also flying site terain landscape looks of the turbulent kind. Weather climate around the world is not on the normal side of things too.
@@skyhighjp exactly right , plus the endless landing zone guaranteed a forgiving approach . I'm not remembering a large flat LZ like this in 30 years of flying , buildings , trees , powerlines , rivers , lakes and cow fences were always reason for last moment excitement , even at top condition days :)
I would imagine enough muscular experience is needed in the back of the head, nape area and back of upper shoulders to carry the head and helmet for hours.
One of "those flights"; Soaring gracefully like a bird or smooth as Superman. Not so much! More work and angsiety at the office than pure joy of flight. Maybe I shoud go and land ? I wonder how that will end ? :) :) .
@@VTSifuSteve My wife knows that I've been flying since I was 21. We've flown tandem a few times in the past. But we don't do it together, because she has a lot of other hobbies.
Wow. Turbulent air and bad camera setup makes me sick. I think it wasn't that turbulent but the pilot overreacting makes it looks like. Less speed will make flying in such conditions more comfortable.
There were times when it was worse, but I am now 70 years old and my body is not in good condition, so I can no longer control it. I apologize for the unsightly video.
Thank you for your comment. It wasn't that bad considering the more intense airflow, but the difference between the top and bottom of the vario was significant.
That looked like 20 minutes of HORROR - but you pulled it off - RESPECT
Thank you for your comment.
One question. If it was so rough, how did the paragliders do out there? I saw a couple in the background, including one that was equal to or higher than you (at 16:10-14).I thought those things could have a wing collapse in very rough air.
No metter what some thinking it was pretty chalenging. You-ve handel it well. Congratilation.
Thank you for your comment. It's encouraging.
You did well though
Looked hard to get down
Happy new year..Have fun and fly safe!
Happy New Year.
It's been a while.
I look forward to your continued support this year. I'm happy that I was able to drop it off safely this time.
Super cool video. I almost tumbled on a sport 3 a couple of weeks ago in Mexico. I bent a downtube in the violent snap, and I thank God this did not affect the structure but nonetheless I was able to land.My mistake flying full VG in totally rough air
Are you an expert in flying and landing in full VG?
@@skyhighjp Not at all! I have a bad shoulder which hurts when pulling the VG cord...I thought I could get away (and did for some time) leaving VG on all the time but found out the hard way on the wrong day.....never again!
Is it a shoulder injury? Please take care of yourself. I too have been diagnosed with a "torn tendon disc" in my right shoulder, but as I am 70 years old, I do not want to have surgery, so I have left it as it is.
@@skyhighjp What, you're 70? Why you crazy old coot, flying in such turbulent conditions!!! I can't imagine doing that at 70 ...mostly since I'm just starting out at age 69 and probably will never reach your level. But I'm still gonna try!
@@VTSifuSteve
Thank you for your comment.
I was born in February 1955, so I'm just a little over 70 years old.
I'm the same age as you, and it's amazing that you started at that age. I admire you, and I hope you do your best.
what is the string he was unraveling at 0540? Some kind of trim?
This is called a VG line, and it is a string that changes the performance of the glider by slightly widening or narrowing the wings.
At 4:45, you just left the thermal that seemed like the smoothest part of the flight.
You have more control authority when your hang strap length puts you lower. When I flew a T2 I was barely above the control bar and it worked out great. Try that out and you probably wouldn't go back to using a high hang point.
Thank you for your information regarding the hanging points. I have a standard hanging loop with a standard harness line, so to go lower I would need a longer hanging loop than standard. Did I make a longer loop? Sorry for the trouble, but thank you in advance.
@@skyhighjp How could there be a standard when people have varying arm lengths and strength. No one can tell you your correct spot but you have to try it and decide for yourself. Good point the commenter stated.
If listen on the take off. You can hear such turbulence winds. Also flying site terain landscape looks of the turbulent kind. Weather climate around the world is not on the normal side of things too.
Suspension is waayyy too high above the base bar
Thank you for your advice.
Pretty rough, but not severe, you didn't get tossed into the keel or go inverted 🤔😉
Thank you for your comment. It was intense in terms of my skill level. But it may not be a big deal to other people.
@@skyhighjp exactly right , plus the endless landing zone guaranteed a forgiving approach . I'm not remembering a large flat LZ like this in 30 years of flying , buildings , trees , powerlines , rivers , lakes and cow fences were always reason for last moment excitement , even at top condition days :)
What is that slide whistle sound? I’ve heard it in other videos too, and it reminds me of a SpongeBob episode.
Variometer to indicate climb or sink of the glider
@ Thank you!
I've experienced more severe turbulence than this in my underpants!!
Telluride 😁
I would imagine enough muscular experience is needed in the back of the head, nape area and back of upper shoulders to carry the head and helmet for hours.
Pro tip when you are not weighted on the straps you have no control. Tucked 1989 survived.
One of "those flights"; Soaring gracefully like a bird or smooth as Superman. Not so much! More work and angsiety at the office than pure joy of flight. Maybe I shoud go and land ?
I wonder how that will end ? :) :) .
I'm almost 70 years old, and I work to fly with my family.
After you changed your shorts, you went right back up for another go- right.
Thank you for your comment. I had to land with a side window.
My lady said don't try hand gliding.
@@ErnieIqquiyuituq
My wife doesn't watch my videos, so it's safe.
Do what I did. I signed her up for lessons. That changed everything. She loved it.
@@VTSifuSteve
My wife knows that I've been flying since I was 21.
We've flown tandem a few times in the past.
But we don't do it together, because she has a lot of other hobbies.
Wow. Turbulent air and bad camera setup makes me sick. I think it wasn't that turbulent but the pilot overreacting makes it looks like. Less speed will make flying in such conditions more comfortable.
There were times when it was worse, but I am now 70 years old and my body is not in good condition, so I can no longer control it. I apologize for the unsightly video.
Никакой супертурбулентности я и не увидел! Пилот ни разу не достал килевую попой и ни разу из рук не вырвало трапецию!
Thank you for your comment. It wasn't that bad considering the more intense airflow, but the difference between the top and bottom of the vario was significant.
The turbulence was severe.
You controlled the flight well.
My respect!
Thank you for your comment. very encouraging
. My wife would kill me. 😅.
@@ErnieIqquiyuituq
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Volo in termo dinamica condizione buone non supertubolenza
Thank you for your comment.