The instructor gave me fair warning a few days earlier that any emergency is fair game. So he released at the minimum height of 200' AGL. What a rush! The smile at 2:33 says it all! Finally: cameras are always last last last on the priority list. You missed the checklists and caught us reviewing the final step - the rope break turn decision point. I really love this! Just over a year into it and I'm thrilled to be a part of the soaring community.
@@TheSoaringChannel Usually, that problem kind of solves itself when you are high up, as the temperature falls rather quickly with height gained. Also, often you look for thermals or circle in a thermal below a cloud, so additionally you have shadow there.
At our club it is mandatory to train an (unknown) rope break exercise at least twice a year (usually one at low, one at medium altitude < 70 m and ~ 150 m). Winch launch. Though regular rope breaks are not that uncommon either, I had 3 in one year. Nothing to be afraid of if you do not have to think what to do. React, do it automatically and fast. Think about it afterwards on the ground.
Ah yes I've since been doing this over the 200' callout. At first it's "straight ahead to runway" then "the field off the end" then "we can turn back" then "abbreviated pattern" I really really like that technique and have been recommending it to others.
@@Sugarsail1 dude that Grand Canyon video was epic. I watched it all the way through. No skipping. Ugh I can't wait to take my glider out there and to do this with another in the back seat!
Flew a grob 103.....bought a speed astir....flew competition.......2nd place first competition. Rope break above 200ft. No problem.........50 feet with no runway left....problem.
Daniel I ended up getting a DG505MB and two parachutes were included. So glad to have them! I'd like to get a nice static line setup. In Florida we rarely see above 6000', and 3000' is typical.
Just to follow up, before we got in, the plan he gave me was we were going to do a pattern tow. Instead he gave me the rope break, yes we brief it every time, and afterwards he said "well, what do you think? Want to go solo?" Haha was a massive confidence booster!
@@henrikcarlsen1881 haha yeah no doubt! My DG is even heavier. I am really looking forward to doing the winch endorsement. I'll have all 3 sign offs that way.
It was super hot lol I have some tricks for dealing with that now. The first big trick is not flying gliders in the summer. Hah! I also carry and ice pack that I put right on my lap and around my neck during takeoff. Then I have a camel pack thing and that helps a lot also.
The instructor gave me fair warning a few days earlier that any emergency is fair game. So he released at the minimum height of 200' AGL. What a rush! The smile at 2:33 says it all!
Finally: cameras are always last last last on the priority list. You missed the checklists and caught us reviewing the final step - the rope break turn decision point. I really love this! Just over a year into it and I'm thrilled to be a part of the soaring community.
Don't forget to breath. Fun stuff with the instructor in the back. Happy landings to you.
That landing looks super smooth.
🤔 you kept it cool and focus, job well done sir 😉👍💪
Looked like a good job to me mate !
Simulated rope breaks are always nice :-) The pilot looks very concentrated or close to the state of fright.
Haha definitely overheating and ultra concentration! This was my last day to fly without a water drink bag. Had to be 110°F with the canopy closed.
@@TheSoaringChannel Usually, that problem kind of solves itself when you are high up, as the temperature falls rather quickly with height gained. Also, often you look for thermals or circle in a thermal below a cloud, so additionally you have shadow there.
@@blubb9004 indeed! I've coined the phrase "Life is better at cloudbase." This is doubly true in places like Florida.
At our club it is mandatory to train an (unknown) rope break exercise at least twice a year (usually one at low, one at medium altitude < 70 m and ~ 150 m). Winch launch. Though regular rope breaks are not that uncommon either, I had 3 in one year. Nothing to be afraid of if you do not have to think what to do. React, do it automatically and fast. Think about it afterwards on the ground.
Good job!
Thank you Chase! The instructor is really great and knows how to make you build your own confidence. That's a very important trait in my opinion.
You always have to expect in a glider - Never an emergency
Wow.
Edit: I just subscribed to ur CZcams channel. ☺️
Nice!
Hey buddy! Thanks for commenting! I hope upgrade went smoothly for you.
Nice
Minimum height to turn back, Bruno Vassel's videos are recomended as he calls out the options with altitude !
and he cries when he gets to the Grand Canyon. :)
Ah yes I've since been doing this over the 200' callout. At first it's "straight ahead to runway" then "the field off the end" then "we can turn back" then "abbreviated pattern" I really really like that technique and have been recommending it to others.
@@Sugarsail1 dude that Grand Canyon video was epic. I watched it all the way through. No skipping. Ugh I can't wait to take my glider out there and to do this with another in the back seat!
I believe I am ready to tag along
Let's DO this!
Extra brown rubber safety pants on standby
😂💀💀
Flew a grob 103.....bought a speed astir....flew competition.......2nd place first competition. Rope break above 200ft. No problem.........50 feet with no runway left....problem.
LoL absolutely!
Good work. Now mull over it so that it's automatic on the day when it happens for real.
Thank you! And Amen to that!
is it common to not wear parachutes? Here in Germany its mandatory for training.
We ride it in over here lol.
We only require parachutes for aerobatic flying.
Daniel I ended up getting a DG505MB and two parachutes were included. So glad to have them! I'd like to get a nice static line setup. In Florida we rarely see above 6000', and 3000' is typical.
@@agoodchristianpilot159 😂
🤔 in Denmark it is required with parachute
Try a winch launch, its so much fun 🙃
That is next on my to do list of endorsements! I'm very much looking forward to it. Any suggestions for a place in the USA near Florida?
@@TheSoaringChannel unfortunately not, I'm from Germany, 😂
😉👍yup winch launch kicks ass
'Simulated' rope break. Exercises we have all been through.
Absolutely!
I didn’t see you extend the spoilers
They're not visible from this shot and the handle is out of sight.
I just checked - 1:48 they are opened up, you can see the shaking from them being cracked open, then it smoothes out as they are opened further.
Unexpected?
Yyyyup. We briefed it every single time. 😁😘 Haha
@@TheSoaringChannel Had it been a winch start you'd have to dive to build flying speed - but the twin is a heavy thing, it'll land eventually.
Just to follow up, before we got in, the plan he gave me was we were going to do a pattern tow. Instead he gave me the rope break, yes we brief it every time, and afterwards he said "well, what do you think? Want to go solo?" Haha was a massive confidence booster!
@@henrikcarlsen1881 haha yeah no doubt! My DG is even heavier. I am really looking forward to doing the winch endorsement. I'll have all 3 sign offs that way.
Gee. You dint look at all comfortable or happy
It was super hot lol I have some tricks for dealing with that now. The first big trick is not flying gliders in the summer. Hah!
I also carry and ice pack that I put right on my lap and around my neck during takeoff. Then I have a camel pack thing and that helps a lot also.
"Unexpected"....???
LoL yes. Unexpected. He briefed me several flights in a row. So I wasn't thinking that he meant he was about to do it that time.
@@TheSoaringChannelI would do it at 350-400...About the time they were thinkin good... Not THIS time..
@@4881828 haha! Yes! I love it.