Archaeopteryx: Fussstart (Foot launch)

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    Get all the information about the glider on www.archaeopter...
    Die Abhebegeschwindigkeit des Archaeopteryx beim Fussstart am Hang entspricht etwa derjenigen von Deltas (Drachen). Dies erlaubt bei entsprechender Hangneigung auch den Start ohne Wind. Der Archaeopteryx ist ein vielseitiger high-end Hängegleiter in Segelflugzeugkonfiguration mit aussergewöhnlicher Steigfähigkeit. Konzipiert ist er für den Fussstart von Berghängen sowie für eine Vielzahl weiterer Startarten wie Gummiseilstart vom Berg oder Auto-, Winden-, Flugzeug-, und UL-Schleppstarts von Flugplätzen.
    Kamera: Martin Hunziker, Peter Eicher and Friends, Philippe Bernard
    Schnitt: Martin Hunziker
    Musik: www.alexiustschallener.com

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  • @roxout5743
    @roxout5743 Před 4 lety +86

    Simple, easy, compact, manoeuvrable and aerodynamic glider
    with integrated flaps. Just an ingenious human invention. It weighs only 64kg and can go at 30-130... Thanks Roger Ruppert, glad to see that.

  • @jessicasoho1778
    @jessicasoho1778 Před 4 lety +801

    1980: We will have flying cars and electric planes in the future
    2020: *Plane with man legs*

  • @fdfischer
    @fdfischer Před 4 lety +618

    Imagine landing at a controlled airport and then having to taxi!

    • @SunScream
      @SunScream Před 4 lety +49

      Fellipe Fischer I can just imagine how stupid that would look lol.

    • @fdfischer
      @fdfischer Před 4 lety +92

      @@SunScream ATC: "Expedite Taxi"
      PILOT: "Sure" (starts jogging)

    • @jonathanschaffer5758
      @jonathanschaffer5758 Před 4 lety +18

      just land in the parking lot.

    • @skyedog24
      @skyedog24 Před 4 lety +16

      ILS Flintstone style please

    • @matgamer1102
      @matgamer1102 Před 4 lety +6

      Price?

  • @jakem749
    @jakem749 Před 5 lety +683

    Me talking to a pretty girl at the bar: “ I’m a pilot”

    • @ZedNinetySix_
      @ZedNinetySix_ Před 4 lety +76

      more like "I'm a plane"

    • @RiceEater-ly8kr
      @RiceEater-ly8kr Před 4 lety +8

      More like “it was cramped In there”

    • @tjracing3243
      @tjracing3243 Před 4 lety +4

      Pretty girl replies.... "and?"

    • @Neildo430ci
      @Neildo430ci Před 4 lety +1

      I'm a flyboy. Only several like me ever.

    • @shirleyrudenko8745
      @shirleyrudenko8745 Před 4 lety +1

      Anticipation building, excitement so thick...
      An endeavor to peak at heaven, on a magically flown brick!...

  • @My_AviationChannel
    @My_AviationChannel Před 4 lety +67

    Parents: “What do you want to be for Halloween?”
    Me: 0:06

  • @januszj.8547
    @januszj.8547 Před 4 lety +903

    Comercial plane pilot announcement....
    We are aproaching landing ,everybody legs down and start running pls.

  • @arpandrozario7959
    @arpandrozario7959 Před 4 lety +75

    this thing is pure innovation. Imagine a plane which can take off by just running. It takes almost no time to get airborne. And it flies without and engine. And its very light too. Simple geniuse.

    • @echooutdoors2149
      @echooutdoors2149 Před 4 lety +16

      It's just a more efficient glider like we had before powered aircraft.

    • @cateyesaerial7703
      @cateyesaerial7703 Před 4 lety +5

      Just like a hang glider, which we have had for many many years.

    • @lexol3347
      @lexol3347 Před 4 lety

      I just wonder how he controls it.

    • @satisfaction6891
      @satisfaction6891 Před 4 lety +1

      Yes BLOOODY indians cant do this

    • @arpandrozario7959
      @arpandrozario7959 Před 4 lety

      @@satisfaction6891 what do you mean by Bloody Indians?

  • @Flyby-1000
    @Flyby-1000 Před 8 lety +585

    It's funny watching them tuck up their legs.... like "Positive rate of climb, Gear Up"

  • @baldflyboysts
    @baldflyboysts Před 12 lety +14

    Looks like a lot of fun and easy to launch in light winds or stronger consistent winds. I imagine the ground handling practice is much less forgiving than a paraglider for a beginner. Thermal soaring would be amazing if it can pull a tight turn to stay in the core. The fuselage would also help prevent the water supply (and pilot) from freezing at high altitudes.

  • @texasdemon6525
    @texasdemon6525 Před 4 lety +60

    Imagine a plane sitting on the electrical lines like a bird

  • @vics-videos
    @vics-videos Před 4 lety +5

    Breathtaking! Fills me with the thrill of being a soaring bird.... Must be amazing to actually fly it....

  • @masonception2523
    @masonception2523 Před 5 lety +581

    Mother: What do you want to be when you grow up Jimmy?
    Jimmy: I want to be airplane!
    Mother: Sorry Jimmy that's impossible.
    Jim now: Hold my beer.

  • @divebobber
    @divebobber Před 4 lety +42

    Man, that is SO cool! It brought a smile to my face every time it was launched.

  • @scottskinner577
    @scottskinner577 Před 5 lety +74

    The last step of the take off checklist is
    "Yell YABBA DABBA DOOOOOO!"

  • @aerofiles5044
    @aerofiles5044 Před 4 lety +14

    "Feet down, flaps 2, get the cabin ready for landing"

    • @spokojnyMamut
      @spokojnyMamut Před 3 lety

      Ready for take off
      tup tup tup tuptup tuptup tuptutptup
      V1
      rotation

  • @DavidOnTheRoadGuitars
    @DavidOnTheRoadGuitars Před 4 lety +81

    Why does this make me laugh all the way through the video?

  • @simontempler3239
    @simontempler3239 Před 6 lety +181

    Better known as the Flintstone Flyer!!

    • @joellouisfire
      @joellouisfire Před 4 lety +3

      Genius lmao

    • @ZuluLifesaBeech-
      @ZuluLifesaBeech- Před 4 lety

      YABADADOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

    • @TheRussRave
      @TheRussRave Před 4 lety +1

      Perfect!

    • @sirferr3870
      @sirferr3870 Před rokem

      “How long do you think they can stay up there Wilma?”
      “Ought to be any minute now Betty,the Big One’s getting tired.” 😂😂

  • @LCdrDerrick
    @LCdrDerrick Před 4 lety +4

    You have made it! You have combined the disadvantages of gliders and paragliders into one system. Bulky and heavy as a glider, but with the weaker performance of a paraglider. Npbody will be able to carry it up the hills in his backpack and nobody will use it as a serious glider on the gliderports because of its high price and low performance. What is the target group then?

  • @AB-fm2zn
    @AB-fm2zn Před 3 lety +1

    So cool!!
    Flintstones would be proud!
    😊👍

  • @tomacco123
    @tomacco123 Před 4 lety +3

    This is the plane with the most awesome chassis I've ever seen!

  • @cateyesaerial7703
    @cateyesaerial7703 Před 4 lety +10

    why are people surprised when hang gliders have been around for years? I do like the stick control on this model!

  • @MrPlaiedes
    @MrPlaiedes Před 4 lety +35

    1:20 me trying to get to my seat on a normal flight.

  • @johnhunter8724
    @johnhunter8724 Před dnem

    quite possibly the most innovative glider I've ever seen the only thing that lets it down is the price

  • @1Ma9iN8tive
    @1Ma9iN8tive Před 3 lety

    I have lived 52 years on this planet. I’m a dreamer ... and therein resides all reason for my following statement...there are three things I will never have the joy of experiencing:-
    1) flying like these people are ...
    2) riding in a submarine ...
    3) bicycling across the earth...
    And I’m ok with those concessions...
    Strange how ones life leads one to the experience of life lived realising your dreams ... there is of course a truck load of privilege involved in these pursuits ...
    No excuses
    Live your lives
    I am no victim of circumstances

  • @lumigla1
    @lumigla1 Před 5 lety +3

    Finde ich als Berufspilot sensationell !

  • @bikercrossfox
    @bikercrossfox Před 4 lety +8

    Increíble me he enamorado de ese planeador, saludos desde Cuernavaca Morelos México!!!!! 🇲🇽

  • @Noobixm
    @Noobixm Před 6 měsíci +2

    You know damn well imma be saying “Positive rate of climb, gear up” every time I pull my legs up if I fly one of these.

  • @cateyesaerial7703
    @cateyesaerial7703 Před 4 lety

    This is a very good hang glider. Stick control is super good.

  • @misaelflores830
    @misaelflores830 Před 7 lety +49

    it makes me remember to Otto Lillienthal ...

  • @JoelsStuff
    @JoelsStuff Před 6 lety +590

    I had one but a thief ran off with it

  • @larryparra5190
    @larryparra5190 Před 4 lety +7

    That looks fun and scary at the same time I want to try it!!

  • @thecrimsonwrathWhoTookIt

    The fact that this wasn't posted on April 1st means something

  • @FlatlandMando
    @FlatlandMando Před 5 lety +17

    I'm having trouble getting the landing gear down..."No wait! I am the landing gear!"

  • @ithemadhatter
    @ithemadhatter Před 10 lety +26

    I could handle that last ride, but the rest would have made me shit my pants. Lets see one of those guys landing this thing

  • @billsteinly8105
    @billsteinly8105 Před 4 lety +1

    The coolest Halloween costume ever

  • @SportingDrivesinColorado

    So incredible! I want! I want! I WANT!
    At first it's like a Halloween costume... and then, it flies!

  • @CabrioDriving
    @CabrioDriving Před 7 lety +16

    So sweet looking. Interesting type of glider

  • @call1
    @call1 Před 9 lety +298

    $83,000 for this is waaay over the top. I don't see to many buying it.

    • @taylorsmith4053
      @taylorsmith4053 Před 7 lety +96

      leahcim1973 Agreed!! I can buy an airplane cheaper than this!!

    • @-anonymous6117
      @-anonymous6117 Před 6 lety +38

      Price is cracked out.

    • @Thomeeno
      @Thomeeno Před 6 lety +9

      Wow, building set of the UL airplane without engine cost 1/4 price... But still, if i could pack it into sth. like VW transporter, Ford transit or similar cars with my skis or fins on the summer/winter holiday and use it during relaxing days it would be awesome...same as my girlfriend would start me up with car on the field behind my house and i could use it more times in year than regular plane, grounded on the airfield not too close my living place....

    • @matmat3126
      @matmat3126 Před 6 lety +31

      Sat here thinking I have a few hundred bucks why not see. Never mind about that now

    • @laurentiu.panait2536
      @laurentiu.panait2536 Před 6 lety +47

      Fuck, I can make my own out of plywood blyat !

  • @user-so8ce1bv1o
    @user-so8ce1bv1o Před 4 lety

    Сколько поколений предков мечтали о таком

  • @alin7124
    @alin7124 Před 4 lety +6

    "What are you wearing?"
    "A glider"

  • @thisolddog2259
    @thisolddog2259 Před 5 lety +3

    Just flew in from Miami and boy are my leggs tired!

  • @JOCKATEO
    @JOCKATEO Před 8 lety +106

    It just looks like a plane with mans legs

    • @TruckTaxiMoveIt
      @TruckTaxiMoveIt Před 4 lety +1

      I'm trying to figure out why he needs a helmet -- the plane is his helmet

  • @tomshiba51
    @tomshiba51 Před 5 lety

    Gee, I remember when hang gliding was just a bed sheet stretched over a fishing pole frame and you launched into the elements bare-naked with a rope tied around your waist.. My how much they've improved.

  • @maxbrazil3712
    @maxbrazil3712 Před 4 lety +1

    An aircraft that you wear? Definitely unique.

  • @jeffrigi3285
    @jeffrigi3285 Před 5 lety +12

    With two leaf blowers on each wing it can be transformed to a jet man...

  • @erricomalatesta2557
    @erricomalatesta2557 Před 9 lety +20

    One day this device will fit inside a coffee cup and assemble itself in seconds, around the user, by thought alone. Crazy right? So is the device I'm typing this on to literally everyone born 50 years ago. Don't underestimate technology.

    • @Wildminecraftwolf
      @Wildminecraftwolf Před 6 lety

      well now we have a better understanding of the limits of science, they didnt have that 50 years ago.

  • @andersonguimaraesoficial

    The perfect mix between Flintstones and Jetsons

  • @philnguyen6376
    @philnguyen6376 Před 3 lety

    this is a sport just like golf. You have a lot of fun with it.

  • @btyt152
    @btyt152 Před 5 lety +94

    When u cant afford landing gear, but you have free feet
    *Stonks* ⬆️

  • @Life_is_Awesome_Civil
    @Life_is_Awesome_Civil Před 3 lety +30

    Vedio quality is awesome

    • @gandit
      @gandit Před 2 lety

      @Predatorocity Gaming rude

  • @ghostmost2614
    @ghostmost2614 Před 4 lety +1

    Every dream I've ever had where I fly, has just been explained to me.

  • @JerryMouse269
    @JerryMouse269 Před 4 lety

    imagine you can get into your plane every morning and poop down in the air through the "seat" opening. Pure freedom!

  • @MrTiti
    @MrTiti Před 4 lety +27

    "Fahwerk eingefahren und verriegelt"
    "gear up and locked"

  • @zoodiac57
    @zoodiac57 Před 5 lety +9

    Flintstones in the air!

  • @g4lamos
    @g4lamos Před 4 lety +1

    Fred flintstone would be proud

  • @StanVanGundy1
    @StanVanGundy1 Před 4 lety +2

    Weightlifter : So bro what can you squat?
    Me: oh yanno , a plane

  • @rumataanton
    @rumataanton Před 10 lety +12

    0:26 there is a dent appears on the right side when pilot is running

    • @mrbiglarge8820
      @mrbiglarge8820 Před 4 lety

      That is because these planes can't be made of metal they have to be made by a frame with fabric over it. This makes the plane lighter.

    • @TruckTaxiMoveIt
      @TruckTaxiMoveIt Před 4 lety +2

      Happen when another plane "ran" into him.

  • @SimchaWaldman
    @SimchaWaldman Před 5 lety +4

    The Wright Brothers would have paid a fortune to get their hands on such "primitive" gliders.

    • @nicparker3809
      @nicparker3809 Před 5 lety

      they wouldnt have paid they would rip eachother off like happened to Tesla. Same today. I submitted a idea to help the US economy and cut down shipping costs but somehow it was turned into the stupid hyperloop idea and stolen from me. My idea was to build a tunnel from CA to China and use sea water as a way to power it. It would save trillion in shipping cost and clear the oceans ,,,I also invented the pre paid credit card.. Never saw a dime... Now I just keep my ideas to myself,,,,

    • @dogsenjoyinit7659
      @dogsenjoyinit7659 Před 5 lety

      @@nicparker3809 I mean hey, do you have any mid scale ideas? Technological ones that id

    • @nonyobussiness3440
      @nonyobussiness3440 Před 5 lety +1

      Nic Parker lmao lol lol good

  • @russelldawkins3408
    @russelldawkins3408 Před 5 lety

    Most logical configuration I've seen so far.

  • @mitchd434
    @mitchd434 Před 2 lety +1

    One of the safest ways to fly. No flipping airplane, etc, easy stall recovery if done right. Yeah!!

  • @lestercrest1535
    @lestercrest1535 Před 5 lety +6

    "Bro watch yo jet. WATCH YO JET"

  • @mickberry9991
    @mickberry9991 Před 4 lety +19

    After all of designing this craft, I wonder why they did not just add long retractable landing gear?

    • @Lanzbik
      @Lanzbik Před 4 lety +1

      It would add extra weight, unneeded complexity and unreliability, and most likely a huge markup in the price.

    • @Zofmui
      @Zofmui Před 3 lety

      @@Lanzbik At the price they are asking, it should include landing gear like a glider. And lights.

  • @HavocLoods
    @HavocLoods Před 4 lety

    this thing needs a top gear episode

  • @gromblereal
    @gromblereal Před rokem

    “dude come over”
    “I can’t I’m on a hike”
    “they ordered raisin canes”
    0:25

  • @sonfire1
    @sonfire1 Před 4 lety +11

    Well, i can die now, Seen "Flintstones Plane for real" Now I can RIP

  • @gooddaddy3039
    @gooddaddy3039 Před 5 lety +4

    👍👍👍Unglaublich!

  • @whatsthematter8767
    @whatsthematter8767 Před rokem

    the start is hilarious with how it looks like the plane has legs!

  • @theprototype2518
    @theprototype2518 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Using his feet to fly this is quite similar to when Fred Flinstones was moving his car, should've shouted yabadabadoo whilst taking off.

  • @TheJennyWalaShow
    @TheJennyWalaShow Před 5 lety +9

    For some reason, I thought of the Flintstones.

  • @user-wk4sr1th5z
    @user-wk4sr1th5z Před 4 lety +7

    У нас так обычно алконафты летают - шары залют себе и летят без всяких крыльев.

    • @alexaxel2953
      @alexaxel2953 Před 4 lety

      Вот у русских все про водку, что за нация?

  • @alexandervanwyk7669
    @alexandervanwyk7669 Před 3 lety

    Awesome technology though very expensive. In comparison I could have bought ~1200 of my first original gliders. As a poor engineering student, my first Rigallo, (second hand 1978) cost $57 my second Tornado, $85 then a German Superwing, $95. Yes that was ages ago but enjoyed every minute of it. Survived 3 'plane' crashes, all part of awesome fun. Guys (and girls) live flat out!

  • @nor0845
    @nor0845 Před 4 lety

    Never seen these before. Thanks for posting.

  • @user-cb2rk5vx5b
    @user-cb2rk5vx5b Před 6 lety +3

    прикольный планер какой ! :)) с удовольствием бы приобрел такой... интересно сколько весит он? и кстати смеялся как забавно "шасси убирает".. :)))

  • @johnbrowning3986
    @johnbrowning3986 Před 4 lety +8

    "So what do you wanna be when ypu grow up?",
    "A plane!"

  • @54114142
    @54114142 Před 3 lety

    Judging by the comments I seem to be the only one who think this is awesome!

  • @Banjo_Kemose
    @Banjo_Kemose Před 4 lety

    È un delle cose più fighe che abbia mai visto. Strepitoso! 😍😘

  • @goldendemise3165
    @goldendemise3165 Před 5 lety +15

    know just add like four micro jet engines feul tank and hes good

  • @Adil-dp4ll
    @Adil-dp4ll Před 5 lety +4

    First you have to carry it then it will carry you later on.

  • @ZuluLifesaBeech-
    @ZuluLifesaBeech- Před 4 lety

    Early 1945 at a flugplatz near Berlin... Gruppen Obest Kruger speaks: There are no more Me-109s or FW-190s left to defend the Riech. Now you new pilots will intercept the swarms of B-17s und B-24s with Der Volks-Birdie. Good hunting!

  • @daveontoast1977
    @daveontoast1977 Před 4 lety

    Brought a smile to my face.

  • @michaelterry1055
    @michaelterry1055 Před 9 lety +6

    AWESOME
    FLY LIKE A BIRD

    • @mrbiglarge8820
      @mrbiglarge8820 Před 4 lety

      There are 80 old guys who are very mad Right now.
      No one's going to get this joke.

  • @zerrobertodasilva
    @zerrobertodasilva Před 5 lety +4

    Esses guys são crazy! Muito good de se see, but fazer é another coisa.

    • @danielribeiro8539
      @danielribeiro8539 Před 3 lety +1

      Kkkkkk isso é true mas i dont tem courage to fazer isso

  • @Hondeer
    @Hondeer Před 4 lety

    That's a pretty cool airplane cosplay.

  • @joeputnam4652
    @joeputnam4652 Před 4 lety

    Man O'man that is totally awesome. How much does it weigh???
    The possibilities are endless....
    I don't know much ,but it seems to beat hang gliding all to pieces....

  • @saims.2402
    @saims.2402 Před 4 lety +12

    I wonder where the exhaust comes out from, 😂

  • @FAA-DPE
    @FAA-DPE Před 11 lety +3

    New? Fred Flintstone flew this Millions of years ago ; )

  • @ZulfikarAbdulaziz
    @ZulfikarAbdulaziz Před 4 lety

    I liked this idea as a new sport.

  • @ericzion9590
    @ericzion9590 Před 4 lety +3

    Crush: Come over
    Me: I cant, you live far away and all airports are closed because of Covid-19
    Crush: My parent arent home
    Me:

  • @Xelbiuj
    @Xelbiuj Před 9 lety +42

    That's way too expensive, the price is unjustifiable.

    • @chrismofer
      @chrismofer Před 9 lety +1

      Xelbiuj unless you have the cash and take good care of it like you would a car.

    • @isenb3240
      @isenb3240 Před 9 lety

      Xelbiuj How much does it cost?

    • @Xelbiuj
      @Xelbiuj Před 9 lety +6

      Isenb32 Base model is ~$83k

    • @chrismofer
      @chrismofer Před 9 lety +6

      Xelbiuj if this is your hobby and you are serious about it, take care of the vehicle, and have the money, seems okay to me. most of that price is the crazy composites going on, they ain't cheap.

    • @Flyby-1000
      @Flyby-1000 Před 8 lety +1

      +Xelbiuj Anything that has to do with flying is expensive....From RC planes to skydiving to recreational flying to ATP... Flying is for the rich or those willing to struggle til they get there... Since I didn't want to struggle & I'm not rich, I'll stick to maintaining my beloved A320's.. A hangar pilot, that's as close as I'll get to flying them...lol

  • @copkhan007
    @copkhan007 Před 5 lety +7

    So there is a button inside when you press that the legs retract instead of landing gears😂👌👌

  • @ME-bw3rl
    @ME-bw3rl Před rokem

    Amazing composite Job. Although can you imagine having to run with esentially a full grown man on your back and reach take of speed :D

  • @choyphillips1888
    @choyphillips1888 Před 4 lety

    Because this relates to everything in my CZcams feed.... said no one ever

  • @Radnally
    @Radnally Před 5 lety +6

    Fred Flintstone plane

  • @kribbzon64
    @kribbzon64 Před 7 lety +60

    02:02 that thing can't be pleasant to fly..

  • @RUSLexplorer2020
    @RUSLexplorer2020 Před 4 lety

    Amazing creation and thank you for sharing the video. Highly appreciate.

  • @pilot3016
    @pilot3016 Před 4 lety

    As a Sailplane pilot.. Pretty nice! As a 68 year old... Pretty heavy.

  • @typicalsweg5290
    @typicalsweg5290 Před 4 lety +3

    Here me out, was anyone reminded of Wii sport resort while watching this

  • @ozankocak2989
    @ozankocak2989 Před 7 lety +5

    Can I ask the price of this device and where it is sold?

    • @sts123
      @sts123 Před 7 lety

      $79,000 to $105,000 USD

    • @dev_klaus
      @dev_klaus Před 7 lety

      OZAN KOÇAK same

    • @BrettStevens2
      @BrettStevens2 Před 7 lety +11

      You can literally go out and buy a brand new actual plane for that much

    • @wnd9434
      @wnd9434 Před 6 lety +1

      The f so expensive.. you could build yourself it doesnt have motor..seems simple enough

    • @scrolls6211
      @scrolls6211 Před 6 lety +1

      Brett Stevens you could buy a small fleet of used Cessna 172's for as much as this thing.

  • @davidelliott7746
    @davidelliott7746 Před 3 lety

    The Flintstones have come a long way...

  • @-The_Phantom
    @-The_Phantom Před 4 lety

    I just got rickrolled , stick bugged and distracted lol