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For pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts
I'm shocked to discover that Philomena Cunk (Cunk on hearth - episode 4) was right saying we don't know how planes fly. I've been taught the pressure differencial explanation so far.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378259238_A_sail_is_not_a_wing
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378259238_A_sail_is_not_a_wing
2024 was the worst year for flying sailplanes (COVID aside) due to bad weather in north west France.
June looked like November, September looks like November, I won't bet on October and November will probably look like itself... Can't wait for our SF-28 engine magneto to be fixed and fly over to the snowy landscapes.
June looked like November, September looks like November, I won't bet on October and November will probably look like itself... Can't wait for our SF-28 engine magneto to be fixed and fly over to the snowy landscapes.
We spent the day promoting sailplane flying at our local associations fair.
The VR simulation (Condor2) is a good way to hook people.
We also had a contest to win a maiden flight and I edited 30min video loop to display actual in flight views.
It's a lot of effort, but it was worth it to share our love for flying.
The VR simulation (Condor2) is a good way to hook people.
We also had a contest to win a maiden flight and I edited 30min video loop to display actual in flight views.
It's a lot of effort, but it was worth it to share our love for flying.
They just forgot the best one: Flying
During day 10 of World Gliding Championship in Uvalde, Texas , USA in August, only one sailplane finished the task. 14 landed in the wild. One landed in a lake and almost burned because of batteries and is probably definitely out of order... but bad weather was predictable. Was it a mistake not to call the day off?
How were the best pilots able to avoid some of the issues?
Read https://wgc2024uvalde.com/the-uvalde-daily-report-late-edition-official-practice-day-3s/#:~:text=An%20update%20on,on%20and%20fly!
It's all about experience and patience.
How were the best pilots able to avoid some of the issues?
Read https://wgc2024uvalde.com/the-uvalde-daily-report-late-edition-official-practice-day-3s/#:~:text=An%20update%20on,on%20and%20fly!
It's all about experience and patience.
We need longer runways...
What a great championship!
Congratulations to all the participants, and of course to the winners of the 3 classes!
Can't wait for the next one!
https://www.soaringspot.com/en_gb/38th-fai-world-gliding-championship-uvalde-garner-field-2024/results
Congratulations to all the participants, and of course to the winners of the 3 classes!
Can't wait for the next one!
https://www.soaringspot.com/en_gb/38th-fai-world-gliding-championship-uvalde-garner-field-2024/results
Who's in Uvalde, TX, USA for the world sailplane championship?
How's the weather?
Also this nice 1991 video on their site 🤩
https://youtu.be/SloZrQgQzl0
How's the weather?
Also this nice 1991 video on their site 🤩
https://youtu.be/SloZrQgQzl0
I love this AR app to spot sailplanes!
Waiting for my turn to be towed...
And of course you can pay with crypto! It's currently around 0.7 $BTC (price converted from EUR so may be different when you contact me)
reminder: if the dot isn'g moving across the windshield, it's coming straight at you
For sale. Ultra light motorised self launching 2 seater glider tst Bonus for sale. With trailer.
It looks like this https://youtu.be/rR6VKMYU3Z8?si=mdN7i94dCrBnK1gE (not the actual for sale one video but same model).
Here are some pics of the actual cockpit. DM me if you are interested.
It looks like this https://youtu.be/rR6VKMYU3Z8?si=mdN7i94dCrBnK1gE (not the actual for sale one video but same model).
Here are some pics of the actual cockpit. DM me if you are interested.
Found a picture of me when I was 6 in my parents photo book!
Now I'm an adult and I fly this same plane! (It has been repainted since and very well maintained, including by myself, but still I would have loved to keep it orange).
Now I'm an adult and I fly this same plane! (It has been repainted since and very well maintained, including by myself, but still I would have loved to keep it orange).
KA-52 is the first & only helicopter with ejection seats (yes, rotors are jettisoned first)
Thought of the day: really never consider that some money spent on good absorbing and odour canceling vomit bags is wasted money. When you will fly passengers who will need it, you will thank your wise past self. Trust me.
Terrifying graveyard spiral - I don't think I've ever seen a passenger plane do that (althought it was not a jet)
Looking for shade and fresh air far from the ground
https://youtube.com/shorts/3D4N9wAag4g?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/3D4N9wAag4g?feature=share
For those wondering how sailplanes take off. There's a trick, I can see the cable!
Evening slope RC flying after a full day flying real sailplanes
Audio description: [crickets chirping, wind]
Nothing else, real pilots need no engines.
https://youtu.be/FTyxBbZd8bA?si=Hd1unVBSIqWuu8vC
Nothing else, real pilots need no engines.
https://youtu.be/FTyxBbZd8bA?si=Hd1unVBSIqWuu8vC