@FooliusTheDrooliest Self-launchers can be really cool if you don't have easy access to a local tow plane or you want to tour the country and fly out of any airport you want. That said, they are noisy, require heavy costly maintenance, smell like fuel in the cockpit, can be less than 100% reliable, etc. Start with pure gliders and then see what you think. Best of luck, Bruno
@Skippy585 The Vne of this glider is around 175 miles per hour. Pretty crazy huh? The Vne is very carefully calculated by the manufacturer and is most often limited to avoid flutter in the control surfaces. One interesting note about Vne is that you have to fly slower the higher up you go due to true airspeed and flutter issues. Thanks for watching. Bruno
@AR15RNZAF Flying the New Zealand mountains is on my bucket list for sure! I have watched some of your NZ flying and the scenery is beyond breathtaking. Thanks for watching. Bruno
@welderman27 Most high altitude gliders have a special oxygen computer from Mountain High Systems that regulates the amount of oxygen depending on how high you are. It only sends a pulse of air when you breath. With this system a small oxygen bottle will last around 40 hours depending on how high you get. We usually fly between 12,000 and 15,000 ft but many times can get to 18,000 ft. Take care, Bruno
Grew up in Wyoming i wish i could have got my glider license there and check out what wyoming had to offer with gliding but i will one day return and hit those sick thermals! Sick vid man
Us groundlights appreciate the flight, the view, and hte all important fisheye lens. BUT i have to ask. at 17k feet. is it hard to breathe? or is hte cockpit pressurized?, or?
@Unclfzzy August 2010. I put this up in the winter because I was feeling nostalgic for better weather and good soaring conditions... :) Just a few more weeks to go and we should be flying again in Utah. Take care, Bruno
@flyingtrace Yes, when we go up above 14,000 ft we need to have it. It is connected to a little processor that automatically adjust the oxygen flow based on altitude so it is not a big deal at all. Just kinda looks funny. :)
@bbrow621 Wow thanks! They are fun to make and I hope fun for people to watch. What we experience up there in the sky and clouds is so amazing I really hope more people will go experience it for themselves. Thanks for the support. Hopefully more videos will be coming in 2011. :) Bruno
@cantroos :) Would be cool yes. The only problem is that maximum tow speed allowed for this glider is 100 mph. Don't know if the jet can go that slow...
Just curious... how does airspace restriction play into gliding. I know in Canada, at least as a power pilot, you require a clearance to be above 12 500 ft and must be IFR above 18 000 ft
those winglets look awesome. Did you designed them? or how did you get those?
anyway 17.100 feet??? from thermals? wow that's really impressive. and you were under the cloudbase in this movie... but shouldn't you be wearing a full oxygen mask at some point?
@yonieter Thanks, I worked with a professional aerospace company that specializes in winglets for jets and military drones. They thought the glider project was cool and did a one-off for me. Cloud base was probably right around 20,000 ft. Pretty crazy huh? :) I use a little computer system that automatically adjusts how much air to breathe based on current altitude. I don't need a mask until something like over 25,000 ft. Not an issue. Thanks for watching and your interest. Bruno
oh that's nice of that company. I asked where you get those because I'm very interested in aircraft design(gliders obviously). I read a lot of articles and try to follow the latest developments(some very revolutionary and promising for the future). There are a lot of gliders with winglets but fitting types of gliders like yours with winglets is something I was quite surprised about but awesome nonetheless.
Yeah I think I saw that it's the orange one right?
@yonieter No the orange thing you see on my chest is a gps emergency tracking device called spot. Go do a google search for "find me spot" They are pretty neat little units. You can also use for hiking, boating, snowmobiling, etc. Bruno
those winglets look awesome. Did you designed them? or how did you get those?
anyway 17.100 feet??? from thermals? wow that's really impressive. and you were under the cloudbase in this movie... but shouldn't you be wearing a full oxygen mask at some point?
@michelarjuna Results of the new winglet technology? Over 10% improvement in performance of glider including high speed cruising. Yes, you should be skeptical but I have two videos to help back up the numbers we are pulling. Search for 2 videos I posted here on youtube: glide against Duo Discus and 2 gliders racing in Logan, UT. Pretty crazy results! :)
Kemmerer, Wyoming, home of the first JC Penney store 1902 and near the Fossil Butte National Monument. Nice stops on the way to Logan via the Bear Lake route, US 30.
I know this is a weird question, but what happens when you need to pee? Great video's, makes me want to get into gliding!
Scar527
Scar527Outdoors 1 day ago
Sweet video man! Been thinking of trying soaring next now that i have my PPL. What's your take on the self-launchers?
FooliusTheDrooliest 1 week ago
@FooliusTheDrooliest Self-launchers can be really cool if you don't have easy access to a local tow plane or you want to tour the country and fly out of any airport you want. That said, they are noisy, require heavy costly maintenance, smell like fuel in the cockpit, can be less than 100% reliable, etc. Start with pure gliders and then see what you think. Best of luck, Bruno
bviv 1 week ago
Whats the top speed you can fly on the IAS before you leave the safe zone? I guess this depends on the size of the wing right?
Skippy585 3 weeks ago
@Skippy585 The Vne of this glider is around 175 miles per hour. Pretty crazy huh? The Vne is very carefully calculated by the manufacturer and is most often limited to avoid flutter in the control surfaces. One interesting note about Vne is that you have to fly slower the higher up you go due to true airspeed and flutter issues. Thanks for watching. Bruno
bviv 2 weeks ago
Wow. Just wow.
TheKeyWestian 1 month ago
Hi Bruno! When you stop doing all these fantastic gliding videos, what's your proper job!! If any!!
TC (UK)
handthrottle 1 month ago
how do you keep flying so high? I would imagine thermals would be a pain in the A**. i live about 120Miles from the WY. Border
Hamradioismyhobby 1 month ago
good for you dude, keep it up.
abxair19 1 month ago
Very very nice video!!! You must come to NZ and experience Gliding over our southern Alps you would love it!
AR15RNZAF 2 months ago
@AR15RNZAF Flying the New Zealand mountains is on my bucket list for sure! I have watched some of your NZ flying and the scenery is beyond breathtaking. Thanks for watching. Bruno
bviv 2 months ago
how long does the oxygen tank last you at high altitude?
welderman27 2 months ago
@welderman27 Most high altitude gliders have a special oxygen computer from Mountain High Systems that regulates the amount of oxygen depending on how high you are. It only sends a pulse of air when you breath. With this system a small oxygen bottle will last around 40 hours depending on how high you get. We usually fly between 12,000 and 15,000 ft but many times can get to 18,000 ft. Take care, Bruno
bviv 2 months ago
@bviv thats pretty dam cool
welderman27 2 months ago
Grew up in Wyoming i wish i could have got my glider license there and check out what wyoming had to offer with gliding but i will one day return and hit those sick thermals! Sick vid man
129CV 3 months ago
Amazing!
A good day in Denmark we´ll be really lucky if we can reach 4000'. Ive only been above 5000' once.! Im gonna come & fly in Utah/Wyoming some day!
Great vid as always!
Norredam 3 months ago
This is actually one of the best vids I've seen, fucking amazing!
murf69 3 months ago
Us groundlights appreciate the flight, the view, and hte all important fisheye lens. BUT i have to ask. at 17k feet. is it hard to breathe? or is hte cockpit pressurized?, or?
yamahonkawazuki 4 months ago
@yamahonkawazuki Thanks for watching. I wear an oxygen hose in my nose. Pilots are required to wear oxygen over 14,000 ft. Take care, Bruno
bviv 2 months ago
Thanks for the posting, appreciated by us groundlings
west6008 4 months ago
everything looks cooler in a fish eye lens!
TheBoeing737Pilot 4 months ago
@TheBoeing737Pilot Amen brother! :) Bruno
bviv 4 months ago
Were you cold? Because my hands were freezing at 7300'...
nevmx 4 months ago
I adore your winglets! ;) And the weather...WOOOW! Greeting from the sun side of the Alps, Slovenia!
napsti7 5 months ago
Any ideas for a camera mount on a K-21? I don't know what to do
Helicopterpilot16 10 months ago
how much is this model of airplane?? please tell me
yyonutzzz 11 months ago
Another awesome video Bruno, when was this flight?
Unclfzzy 1 year ago
@Unclfzzy August 2010. I put this up in the winter because I was feeling nostalgic for better weather and good soaring conditions... :) Just a few more weeks to go and we should be flying again in Utah. Take care, Bruno
bviv 1 year ago 2
How could you breath?
K0S0s 1 year ago
@K0S0s I am wearing an oxygen line in my nose. We fly with oxygen very regularly in Utah. Not a big deal and it keeps your senses sharp.
bviv 1 year ago
@bviv...Wow I have never done that... I might look into that...
K0S0s 1 year ago
Do you need to have that breathing thing when you go up in a glider?
flyingtrace 1 year ago
@flyingtrace Yes, when we go up above 14,000 ft we need to have it. It is connected to a little processor that automatically adjust the oxygen flow based on altitude so it is not a big deal at all. Just kinda looks funny. :)
bviv 1 year ago
Your videos do more to promote soaring than the SSA does.
bbrow621 1 year ago
@bbrow621 Wow thanks! They are fun to make and I hope fun for people to watch. What we experience up there in the sky and clouds is so amazing I really hope more people will go experience it for themselves. Thanks for the support. Hopefully more videos will be coming in 2011. :) Bruno
bviv 1 year ago
@bviv would LOVE to get a seat on a two seater. because other than hte tow plane. there is no engine noise. only that miraculous view Eh?
yamahonkawazuki 4 months ago
it would be cool if they towed the glider behind a fighter jet and then dropped you to glide from 80 000 feet up
cantroos 1 year ago
@cantroos :) Would be cool yes. The only problem is that maximum tow speed allowed for this glider is 100 mph. Don't know if the jet can go that slow...
bviv 1 year ago
Just curious... how does airspace restriction play into gliding. I know in Canada, at least as a power pilot, you require a clearance to be above 12 500 ft and must be IFR above 18 000 ft
sparkin88 1 year ago
oh yes! All ure vids are so awesome! Greetings from Poland :D
WilkzPolski 1 year ago
Love your videos, Bruno! Thanks for posting. Keep 'em coming, man!!!
pipermac 1 year ago
those winglets look awesome. Did you designed them? or how did you get those?
anyway 17.100 feet??? from thermals? wow that's really impressive. and you were under the cloudbase in this movie... but shouldn't you be wearing a full oxygen mask at some point?
yonieter 1 year ago
@yonieter Thanks, I worked with a professional aerospace company that specializes in winglets for jets and military drones. They thought the glider project was cool and did a one-off for me. Cloud base was probably right around 20,000 ft. Pretty crazy huh? :) I use a little computer system that automatically adjusts how much air to breathe based on current altitude. I don't need a mask until something like over 25,000 ft. Not an issue. Thanks for watching and your interest. Bruno
bviv 1 year ago
@bviv you're welcome!
oh that's nice of that company. I asked where you get those because I'm very interested in aircraft design(gliders obviously). I read a lot of articles and try to follow the latest developments(some very revolutionary and promising for the future). There are a lot of gliders with winglets but fitting types of gliders like yours with winglets is something I was quite surprised about but awesome nonetheless.
Yeah I think I saw that it's the orange one right?
yonieter
yonieter 1 year ago
@yonieter No the orange thing you see on my chest is a gps emergency tracking device called spot. Go do a google search for "find me spot" They are pretty neat little units. You can also use for hiking, boating, snowmobiling, etc. Bruno
bviv 1 year ago
those winglets look awesome. Did you designed them? or how did you get those?
anyway 17.100 feet??? from thermals? wow that's really impressive. and you were under the cloudbase in this movie... but shouldn't you be wearing a full oxygen mask at some point?
yonieter 1 year ago
Hey Bruno... saw your new winglets in the Gliding mag a few weeks ago... looks like they are working well... keep the good vids coming!
whisperaircraftnz 1 year ago
Great view from up there!
KvornanTheLafesta 1 year ago
can you make another video with the camera mounted over your shoulder? I really like it
SebastienDS 1 year ago
Amazing! What exactly is the improvement over your previous winglets?
michelarjuna 1 year ago
@michelarjuna Results of the new winglet technology? Over 10% improvement in performance of glider including high speed cruising. Yes, you should be skeptical but I have two videos to help back up the numbers we are pulling. Search for 2 videos I posted here on youtube: glide against Duo Discus and 2 gliders racing in Logan, UT. Pretty crazy results! :)
bviv 1 year ago
amazing view!
matthiashaenni 1 year ago
Kemmerer, Wyoming, home of the first JC Penney store 1902 and near the Fossil Butte National Monument. Nice stops on the way to Logan via the Bear Lake route, US 30.
skyslicers 1 year ago
thanks for sharing this! cant wait for summer to come back. There is a lot of snow here in canada and we can't fly :(
simonpaquetdotca 1 year ago