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Gliding is a recreational activity and competitive air sport in which pilots fly unpowered aircraft known as gliders or sailplanes using naturally occurring currents of rising air in the atmosphere to remain airborne. The word soaring is also used for the sport.
Gliding as a sport began in the 1920s. Initially the objective was to increase the duration of flights but soon pilots attempted cross-country flights away from the place of launch. Improvements in aerodynamics and in the understanding of weather phenomena have allowed greater distances at higher average speeds. Long distances are now flown using any of the main sources of rising air: ridge lift, thermals and lee waves. When conditions are favourable, experienced pilots can now fly hundreds of kilometres before returning to their home airfields; occasionally flights of more than 1,000 kilometres (621 mi) are achieved.
Some competitive pilots fly in races around pre-defined courses. These gliding competitions test pilots' abilities to make best use of local weather conditions as well as their flying skills. Local and national competitions are organized in many countries, and there are biennial World Gliding Championships. Techniques to maximize a glider's speed around the day's task in a competition have been developed, including the optimum speed to fly, navigation using GPS and the carrying of water ballast. If the weather deteriorates pilots are sometimes unable to complete a cross-country flight. Consequently, they may need to land elsewhere, perhaps in a field, but motorglider pilots can avoid this by starting an engine.
Fly into more http://win.gs/1aXUVRM Soaring at speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour, Belgium BASE jumper Cedric Dumont has embarked on his latest conquest -- taming the 'Crack' gorge in Switzerland's beautiful Churfirsten mountains. During his two minute descent Dumont is seen only meters from the rock face. Glide over to http://redbull.com SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=redbull _ Experience the world of Red Bull like you have never seen it before. With the best action sports clips on the web and original series, prepare for your "stoke factor" to be at an all time high. See into our world: http://goo.gl/J49U Red Bull on Facebook: http://win.gs/redbullfb Red Bull on Twitter: http://win.gs/redbulltwitter Subscribe to Red Bull on Youtube: http://win....
Gliding season 2015 in the French southern and northern Alps throught the Pôle Espoir and French Gliding Team. . Let's go fly with us ! Pilot, video editing and movie by Lucas Delobel. The gliders in the movie are Discus 2ax and JS1c from the French Gliding Federation (FFVV). Thank you to the FFVV for sports means, coach and so on. Website : http://ffvv.org/ and Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/polefranceplaneur/?fref=ts Filmed from the CNVV (Southern Alps / France) : http://cnvv.net/ Filmed with a GoPro Hero 4 | Drone Phantom 2 | [HD] 1080p Follow us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/delobelglidi... Personal sponsors : - Teamwork Management : http://www.teamwork.net/ - Vuarnet : http://vuarnet.com/fr/ - Alpex Décolletage : http://www.alpex-decolletage.com/ - Portigliati : h...
Went winch Gliding (Dawn Till Dusk), this is the launch/takeoff, flight, approach and landing. I may upload a full video with some gliders launching from the exterior, along with a promotional movie. Thank you To The Air Cadets and 621VGS for the oppertunity. TIMES: 04:51-Sunrise 06:28-My First Launch 06:34-First Landing I did fly the glider, just not on this flight....
First time hang gliding at Mirador del Rio. Wind blew straight onto the point (North wind), resulting in Lee turbulence right after take-off, which was unfortunately not apparent on the ground. The most challenging take-off I had so far and by far. Not to be in full control so close to the ground is certainly not a pleasurable experience. Once above the terrain, the air was stable and we could soar on both sides of the cliff, which should normally not be possible (hence the challenging take-off). The scenery is absolutely breathtaking and I feel blessed to have been able to soar here! Since I landed just ahead of a fast approaching gust front, resulting turbulence didn't make it easy to keep the glider straight and the higher speed needed to be able to make ground against the strong wind...
Hey guys! Check out my Best of Gliding 2015 video! This video is made of the best videos published on YouTube, don´t forget to check these awesome guys, links are lower. ============================================================================================================ Hit the like button if you like it! It´s my first compilation video so write me some tips how to make my videos better I would really appreciate that. Authors -Luca Bertossio: https://goo.gl/oY8G6n -Balleka: https://goo.gl/zr5IKx -Majster & Majster: https://goo.gl/Y6GcZo -Aeroklub Frýdlant nad Ostravicí: https://goo.gl/j1NP1a Song Tony Anderson - Eyes Wide Open (MrSuicideSheep)
http://www.epictv.com This is probably the closest to flying you'll ever get. Flo Orley takes us with him on board his specially tuned hang glider near Chamonix in the Alps, where we join him for high speed maneuvers, high above the ground. With the glider cutting through the air as fast as 150 km/h, man's dream of flying has never been so close. Enjoy the breathtaking views and video camera angles, let them whisk you away into a dream for a few minutes, knowing that the sky has no limits... Director: Matthias Mayr Producer: Flo Orley Athletes: Flo Orley Freestyle Hang Gliding 150km/hr Water Touch | Extreme Diaries with Flo Orley, Ep. 2 ------------------------- EpicTV produces hundreds of EpicTV original action sports series, with new releases every day. Visit www.epictv.com now t...
Bungee launch off a hill at Long Mynd, UK, with the Midland Gliding Club. Glider is a Grob 103C, belonging to Imperial College Gliding Club (competition number 496).
Lars Kirn takes flight on a classic glider high above green pastures in Eutingen im Gäu, Germany. Shot 100% on the HD HERO3® camera from http://GoPro.com. Get stoked and subscribe: http://goo.gl/HgVXpQ Music Mac Demarco "Treat Her Better" Link to buy: http://goo.gl/agwvFD
A video of my spinning training in order to go solo. If you enjoyed this please Like, favourite and share! Thanks :) My Facebook page: www.facebook.com/clementallenphotography My Twitter: www.twitter.com/clementallen My Flickr page: www.flickr.com/clementallen My instagram feed: www.instagram.com/clementallen
The Texas Soaring Association (TSA) is a not-for-profit corporation devoted to motorless flight. Established in 1947, the club is located 15 minutes south of Midlothian, Texas, which is itself at the southern edge of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The club is maintained and operated by the voluntary efforts of its more than 200 members. The club operates from its own airfield and owns six single and four two-place sailplanes, plus four Pawnee towplanes. TSA operates year round on most flyable Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The club also operates on an unscheduled basis on other weekdays when the flying weather is really good! This video was made with the interest of gliding in mind. This video was made by a small group of TSA youth members. 100% filmed on the GoPro hero 3 Black editi...
I betcha can't, betcha can't glide like this.
I bethca can't, betcha can't glide like this.
Uh huh
Chili gon' glide like this
Yeah, I said it..
Glide like this.
What?!
DJs let's glide like this.
5, 4, 3, 2...
(Verse 1)
Ever since we hooked up,
Got me all jacked up
Callin' you all the time
Dang!
Why you on my mind?
You showed up at the right time.
Oh..
I didn't wanna fall in love
Couldn't find the one to trust
Til' ya came along,
Now ya all I want
What about you? (Baby, what about you?)
Do ya feel the same too? (Do you feel the same?)
Do you?
(Chorus)
You've got that.. da na na na
Where my kicks at?
Cus you know you've got me glidin' glidin' glidin'
You know you got me glidin' glidin' glidin'
You've got that.. da na na na
Where my kicks at?
Cus you know you've got me glidin' glidin' glidin'
Your lovin' got me glidin' glidin glidin'
(Verse 2)
I know were still brand new
But cha got me so..
Oooh..
Know that with the lastest moves (Ain't that the truth?)
You're all I need..
You make me so complete.. (Oh oh)
You're my superhero
I like it how ya take control
Come and save me baby, where ya cap at?
Boy let's go..
Cus I want ya to know
(Chorus)
You've got that.. da na na na
Where my kicks at?
Cus you know you've got me glidin' glidin' glidin'
You know you got me glidin' glidin' glidin'
You've got that.. da na na na
Where my kicks at?
Cus you know you've got me glidin' glidin' glidin'
Your lovin' got me glidin' glidin glidin'
I here ya lovin' callin' for me..
It's got me goin' crazy, crazy
So let me be your lady, baby.. (???)
I'm all yours.. (Yes)
I'm all yours
(Missy Elliot)
Shimmy shimmy
Shine shine
Yes, he all mine mine
Love you all the time time
Oh, your dreamy eyes
Well you got me hypnotized
Boy you make me glide
Wonder woman ain't got nothin' on me
Please believe that my love makes it hard to leave