That's a bit of history I did not know about - very very interesting. In 1996 I attended the first Glasflügel meeting in Germany (was a short drive from Switzerland), and an historian told us the original Libelle design came about in the late 30s or early 40s for some sort of military jet - and eventually became the Libelle!
Again, thank you for the feedback. Great job with the video. I take it your a flying a 201? My 301 is serial #23 (first flight May 1965), and in Minden they have or had a DG-300 (N302N), my Libelle is N301N. Happy landings to you!!!
@HB2372 yes a standard libelle that has the original fixed landing gear, the first 35 had a fixed gear for the existing standard class rules, i think there are maybe 5 left like that?
Thanks for the feedback. I was curious as it looked like (video clip), that you had just turned east instead, but could have turned west. Unlandable terrain (wheel-chair land) is always stressful, my thought was that depending on the amount of rain, it would have made more sense to hit the sunny side of the ridge (you mentioned in the video you wind may be coming from the wrong direction) and upwind side would have allowed you to climb in ridge lift then continue. Your decision safe!
Great video, but another question regards your decision to go to Lone Pine (I only know the area from a few flights out of Minden, but have 1500 hours in the French Alps). Was it not possible fly on the opposite side of the Switchbacks (sunny side - even with the over development)? You had time to turn (vario already indicated sink) but didn't. Is the other side a poor area to fly? Just curious. Thanks.
@HB2372 depends on what you mean by the opposite side of the switchbacks? west of the switchbacks is 1, very unlandable and 2, to get there i would have to be about 2000ft higher than i was and even with that altitude it would have been marginal altitude wise, and with the amount of rain that area had just had... east of the switchbacks, was all overcast and i had been scratching there for a while. all other ships in the area landed lone pine...
What's with your yaw string - looks like you have very little airflow over the nose, or you are flying too slow. I have a 301 that will be 47 years old in May.
Nice Story! keep 'em coming.
pcordellyb 1 month ago
Now I understand why it sits so low to the ground.
HB2372 1 month ago
That's a bit of history I did not know about - very very interesting. In 1996 I attended the first Glasflügel meeting in Germany (was a short drive from Switzerland), and an historian told us the original Libelle design came about in the late 30s or early 40s for some sort of military jet - and eventually became the Libelle!
HB2372 1 month ago
Which camera and editing software do you use?
stefanodivi73 1 month ago
@stefanodivi73 Gopro, Nikon D5100, and final cut pro
daceknerr 1 month ago
Again, thank you for the feedback. Great job with the video. I take it your a flying a 201? My 301 is serial #23 (first flight May 1965), and in Minden they have or had a DG-300 (N302N), my Libelle is N301N. Happy landings to you!!!
HB2372 1 month ago
@HB2372 yes a standard libelle that has the original fixed landing gear, the first 35 had a fixed gear for the existing standard class rules, i think there are maybe 5 left like that?
daceknerr 1 month ago
Thanks for the feedback. I was curious as it looked like (video clip), that you had just turned east instead, but could have turned west. Unlandable terrain (wheel-chair land) is always stressful, my thought was that depending on the amount of rain, it would have made more sense to hit the sunny side of the ridge (you mentioned in the video you wind may be coming from the wrong direction) and upwind side would have allowed you to climb in ridge lift then continue. Your decision safe!
HB2372 1 month ago
@HB2372 not so much a ridge as it is a mountain range... come on over ill show you around
daceknerr 1 month ago
Great video, but another question regards your decision to go to Lone Pine (I only know the area from a few flights out of Minden, but have 1500 hours in the French Alps). Was it not possible fly on the opposite side of the Switchbacks (sunny side - even with the over development)? You had time to turn (vario already indicated sink) but didn't. Is the other side a poor area to fly? Just curious. Thanks.
HB2372 1 month ago
@HB2372 depends on what you mean by the opposite side of the switchbacks? west of the switchbacks is 1, very unlandable and 2, to get there i would have to be about 2000ft higher than i was and even with that altitude it would have been marginal altitude wise, and with the amount of rain that area had just had... east of the switchbacks, was all overcast and i had been scratching there for a while. all other ships in the area landed lone pine...
daceknerr 1 month ago
What's with your yaw string - looks like you have very little airflow over the nose, or you are flying too slow. I have a 301 that will be 47 years old in May.
HB2372 1 month ago
Great videos! What kind of camera did you use?
Winchengineer 5 months ago
Very nice videos and loved the choice of music!
marco2often 5 months ago
GREAT Video!!!!
Thanks
Kevin
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Soar192 5 months ago
What a beautiful Libelle :)
davidswelt 5 months ago