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It never fails! 😉

Thanks! Sorry I missed you. I can sink you with the best of them :-) Hos the glider treating you? I get up early, one up one down hand placement, the the bar pressure is light enough you get my other hand up I will. I dont want to balloon up, so its usually a bit later .ua-cam.com/video/1i3S4mARne0/v-deo.html

@@MikeBomstad Thanks Mike all this helps me out. Im watching transition , approach and timing on your flights.The Wing is perfect in very crisp shape.

Nice. It is at first, you eventually get used to it.

I am, Getting another VR, had an opportunity. It will be a great comparison. VQ has a better roll rate.... so this will be interesting

@@MikeBomstad That will be interesting to see. Rigids are hard to find on the US market nowadays.

@DM-MCMLVI yes they are. And a new one is so expensive. But they are so amazing in the air. Worth every penny

@@MikeBomstad Can't wait to see it in the air, you must be excited! Maybe hang onto the VQ until you know for sure? What are you asking for it?

@DM-MCMLVI $14,100 At that price it is difficult to hang on to them both. I'm sure I'll be happy with the VR. They both just have a different feeling in the air. A little bit different set up as well.

Thanks, glad to hear you enjoyed. I was testing out some new microphone cover seem to work well. Really looking forward to this summer fingers crossed

:-) ua-cam.com/video/w6pb8XhDxSg/v-deo.html

The tone was the sink alarm, its set to 200 fpm (as a reminder to get going when you hear it) when it stopped, I hit some lift, I said ahh fuck because I was going to be long already, as it was boutent in the LZ and I was going to be longer now. (more walk back) Not the end of the world, but I like to play the "its a small LZ" game in a big one as practice for when I really need it, like here ua-cam.com/video/ImEg6WRsxcw/v-deo.html

Yes indeed! thanks for the comment

@@MikeBomstad Is the VQ parked in Mansfield? Always love watching that fly, as well.

Nope! Always at home, depends on the day and my mood 😉 , just he day before ua-cam.com/video/mg989p5qxWc/v-deo.html

@@MikeBomstad It's good to have options! Any PIO in the flew wing after flying the Atos? Always enjoy your videos, thanks!

@@DM-MCMLVI nope, I fly them back to back often enough. I went almost a year without a flex flight, just felt stiff

Thanks! Ahh man that's a real bummer. Sorry to hear that. No, I can't image that is any good for any situation

thanks, some days...... just look good

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:-) right after my next flight!

Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately after the second clip there was no audio. You can always mute the sound. As that's all there would have been to hear. The next video after this has no music ☺️

I had a Comet.

In smooth stable air mass, I think around 31 mph. (15:1 glide or maybe a bit better)

lol! Anytime you don't sink out is a good day. (It actually was a good day. it was a lot of work and patience to not sink out and to eventually get a climb out)

@MikeBomstad you have no idea how consoling it is to hear these words from a pilot of your calibre... can't wait for the whole video.

@Theworldofhanggliding thanks for the kind words. I try to remind myself that even a day that I sink out I had a bit of flight in between and got a good launch and hopefully a good Landing in. We're very fortunate to be able to do this so many people have no idea what they're missing. And then when you get a really good flight, it makes it even so much sweeter

You are welcome 👍

It's just a teaser video, full video to come soon

Lots of good footage from this flight

She's a beauty

:-)

@@MikeBomstad Thanks for the input. I'm really enjoying Bruce's old 13.2. A fun ship.

@@GlideLA Thats great to hear. Looks like you have are really getting dialed in. Nice flying, keep it up 👍👍

Thanks! Glad to hear you liked it

@MikeBomstad how can I do this?

@@mickeyberry4903 need to find an instructor so they can teach you

Hang on! The really good pilots make it look easy. (I would need new underwear!) Yep! We dont know what we dont know until we find out. Thanks for the comment.

Thanks,! Excellent craftsmanship. It is a thing of beauty

Thank you! Yes that would make it very easy :-)

I bet! It looks very different these days.

Hi, yes I am. Interested?

@@MikeBomstadyou like the laminar better? How many hours?

@BariFPV no, there's no replacement for an Atos other than another atos :-) , which I'm looking at getting. Roughly 60 hours on that new sail. Full inspection when we put the sail on.

Looks like fun!

@@MikeBomstad (So I guess YT did NOT delete my comment) like they frequently do. The ATOS is SUCH a gorgeous wing. Wish we had roads that long here (w no power lines), but I am building a 2-seat 582 trike for aerotowing, not to far out from being flyable.

@@BrilliantDesignOnline Odd it took so long to show. Yes they are sexy! That will be a good time, Looking forward to hearing about it 😎

Glad to help!!! Oh its going to be good! Freshened up for the season! Best of air toy you

Thanks!! The helmet one is the smallest of them. We were testing to see. Didn't seem like it was visible. I have 2 others, one on the back of the instrument, the other on the keel. From the ground they were able to be seen. When we were hoping for air to air, we never were close enough to verify. Still not sure how effective they really are. They are a cheap drone LED kit www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BMFR8W4C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&psc=1

It is! Try to take the most advantage when we can! 😎

Oh man! It got me back! Thanks! Fingers crossed for a great season!

Thanks. Someday, I'd like to get out way. That would be a good time

Thanks!!! 👍👍

I'm thinking, before I quit North Dakota, I'd like to set up a tow rig , a truck, or finish my trike, which all I need is a seat, Fuel tank, motor and prop. Does anyone know what Larry did with his tow rig ?

@@skyboys9814 Ahh a tow rig can make life much easier for airtime! Not to my knowledge, be nice to find where it is.

Ahh great! Glad to hear you do. 👍👍 In the information area under the vid is a link to the track log with all the stats. You can download the kml file from it and play in 3d with the google earth program. Thanks for the comment. Glad to share the fun

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You are! Greetings and hello! Many thanks!

@@MikeBomstad 🤣❤️🚀🚀

@@elpeluca06 😁👍

yes it does! Stall speed is only a few mph more than a topless. It is heavier though. Real pleasure to fly, power steering. I see many belly landing them intentionally. Glad you enjoyed! Happy to take you along.

😁way back in the beginning, something was on my shoes causing a struggle to zip up, not to mention the muddy times. Now, its my routine! Much less to clean as well 😎

Almost a 28 mile glide! around 40 min. Started between Almira and Heartline to the N. Took a turn a few miles before Mansfield the yielded nothing. The cloud cover mellowed things out. Wasn't much in the way of sink. Air felt neutral. It was a very nice glide :-) Track log link is in the description

@@MikeBomstadI attempted an out and return to Sims from the Butte one summer. On the return leg there was a cloud street running from the highway to Canada, seemingly. I got up in that and went on glide to Omak airport, my longest ever. Slightly off course, but worth it. The flats can be amazing and humbling, so many memories! I miss flying there. Thanks for the video Mike, and great job.

@DM-ur7bl that's great! That had to be exciting. Those are The Memories We Carry. Random times that it's just amazing Yes the flats will let you know who's the boss of the day :-) Best we can ever do is try to get along. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks. Looking forward to a good season this year

Hello!

I am glad to share the experience. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it. Yes, birds are very incredible, so much more efficient than we are. And the dust devils out there are truly amazing. The dust is very fine particles, so it's picked up very easily by the thermals..... and my socks LOL

Thanks!

Didn't have to use either reserve it was a good flight! LOL

Hi, We do get some very amazing clouds! This flight was from the end of July last year. (Catching up on videos) Summer is the best time of year here. Normally Martin will tow up first, that gives him around a 30 min head start. On a rare occasion I can catch up with him, normally I cut corners to do it. There is usually only 3 of us, 2 pilots and the tow operator. Cheers!

Never gets old. Always say something new. Very fortunate to be able to enjoy the area...from the air 😎

Thanks! Yes some days everything just works together perfectly. Really makes you remember those flights😁

Excellent, Ive been following your vids. They are a great glider aren't they :-) We are always learning, when that stops the trouble starts! Would love to share a thermal someday. The helmet one was the smallest of the bunch, didn't seem to do much. Have a larger on the back of the verio and one on the bottom of the keel. We are still testing to see if it helps. They were some cheap drone strobes, bright in person. Yet to validate if they are effective air to air..... Best of air to you.

Did you get your Litespeed from Kraig Coomber?

@@MikeBomstad Negative, bought used from pilot afraid to fly it since he was way too light for the RX4 Pro

@chico_mon2886 It looks like my old one, based on the sprog zippers having strings.

It really depends on the dusty, some are mild others ferocious like a badger. A lot of times you can be close and find some lift without getting in the ugly part. Easier to poke at them with an Atos 😎 Yes! it was screaming like a homesick angel. Thought for sure it was going to be an easier day than it was. You just never know! Glad to hear you enjoy them. Thanks for the comment👍 Cheers, Mike

Thanks for the kind words, glad to inspire 👍 Some really good flights can be had there. You won't regret it

😎 keeps us coming back for more every time

Hey thanks! It was a damn good day. It was nice not to get smoked out last season.