Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding - BBC World Service

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Wolfgang Siess is a professional hang glider pilot and instructor from Austria, but because of the coronavirus, tandem hang gliding and competitions were banned meaning Wolfgang lost his job.
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Realising his sport was in danger with little funding and no travel, he bought a van and toured the US filming his flights in remote locations.
He noticed a huge reaction to his videos, with people who were in lockdown saying that it allowed them to momentarily leave their homes and experience the sport.
He hopes to return to competitions and instructing in 2021, but for now he's continuing to promote the sport.
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@mbbrosig 3 года назад

Wolfi is a lot more than an outstanding ambassador and influencer to the sport! Flying with him is an experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life. With an upbeat attitude about life, Wolfi is always thinking of the next project and how to turn lemons into a lemonade. Thank you BBC for recognizing this amazing person who is always willing to help the next pilot. If any of you are ever in Interlaken or Valle de Bravo I'd recommend doing a flight with Wolfi.

@BBCWorldService 3 года назад

Wow, so cool you've flown with Wolfi!! Check out more thrill seekers behind some of the world's most loved extreme sports: ru-vid.com/group/PLz_B0PFGIn4fT8ly353-CGu9qSZqievQB

@SVSky 3 года назад

@@BBCWorldService Yep, one of the most fun characters in free flight.

@amelia_glider_pilot16 3 года назад

I may not fly hangliders, but i do fly gliders. Being a bird, soaring the skies, It's an amazing feeling only a handful know about. Stay Safe Wolfi.

@danhardy7347 3 года назад

Amazing creativity with the cameras as always, Wolfi. And that's a clean looking T2C! (Also, I hope you ignore any comments that say what you are doing is anything but awesome...hopeful more people do pick it up and you get a lot of students in 2021 👍)

@brianjack7066 3 года назад

I am beginning my hang gliding life...it’s transcendent...thank you for this

@reynettemcleroth2992 3 года назад

Well done man. Your message and footage are awesome.

@hencal71 3 года назад

I'm learning the basics right now. Hope to fly this year !! thanks

@mathipadmadi 3 года назад

Lucky guy! God bless you!

@CruserPutnam 3 года назад

Live cheaper and play more, what a concept.

@CruserPutnam 3 года назад

Lol i bet they will :) but I understand that living in fear of things is a way of life. But is that a life worth living?

@cantBt0uched 3 года назад

@@guff9567 inspiring attitude mate, please never stop spreading positivity and freedom

@markprange4386 3 года назад

@@guff9567: Britain is where gliding began.

@krisknutsen3356 3 года назад

@@guff9567 what about motorsports or drinking alcohol and using drugs , those are the people that cost a lot of many and many of them are criminals, think about that my friend you are practising discrimination

@markprange4386 3 года назад

@@guff9567: Britain--source of gliding.

@mathedguy 3 года назад

I very much enjoy hang gliding videos. I owned and flew a couple gliders back in the 1970’s. I especially like the videos that allow me to hear the wind in the sail, rather than a favorite song. Thanks.

@BBCWorldService 3 года назад

We're so pleased you like it! Check out more thrill seekers behind some of the world's most loved extreme sports here: ru-vid.com/group/PLz_B0PFGIn4fT8ly353-CGu9qSZqievQB

@scottw550 8 месяцев назад

Back then the film was expensive at about $1 per photo, and 3/4 of them were duds.

@snakedike 3 года назад

Forget about the flying. Wolfi I'm geeking at the paint you put on the minivan. Haha, love your stuff.

@adznz11 2 года назад

Good on ya Wolfie. Honestly I'm just struggling to get a van and a glider so I can just do that for a bit 😆. Did the grind till I literally blew my back out. Where did that get me? May as well do what makes us happy. Third year I have set the intention to learn hang glideing in NZ I know ilk get the funds too eventually when everything is paid off. Your videos and influence on this waaaay over looked form of natural aviation is a God send. You are the premier ambassador for this heavenly pursuit of this generation. I hope to help promote it too when I get there. The better the profile the better it will be for everyone! Great job 🙏

@kwamebushman606 3 года назад

I discovered this sport this year and haven't stopped watching videos of it lol. This would be great in Ghana, we have the perfect weather and natural vegetation for exploring. I can't wait to learn ☺️

@BBCWorldService 3 года назад

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@freeasabird83 2 года назад

You legend Wolfi

@GreatEntrepreneur101 3 года назад

You are amazing. How I wish I could fly too.

@lightseba 11 месяцев назад

UK windy weather is perfect for flying 💓

@Mike-oi8qb 3 года назад

Amazing

@barrykevin7658 3 года назад

Now that looks So cool .. Freedom !!

@sebastianbangheri6311 3 года назад

Innsbruck is a great Place greetings from Tirol:-)

@brentsmith5647 2 года назад

Brilliant

@------country-boy------- 3 года назад

they never gonna stop wolfy

@lucianamoura3764 3 года назад

Many beautiful the hang glider

@jonblade51 3 года назад

keep it up there Wolfi. hanging to get up there too.

@davidoldfield3323 3 года назад

Who would put a thumb down on such an amazing video?👍

@u2glider 2 года назад

Hope next year 2022 we will be back flying Austria Griefenburg wish you well Wolfy

@kostashellas 3 года назад

go on Wolfi, 🤙🤙🤙🤙

@flywithtolga 3 года назад

perfect

@Jerbrown 3 года назад

Glory

@jackfrost2146 3 года назад

When I first read the title, I thought it said "Experiencing a lockout world"...... I was thinking "This is going to be scary!"

@undiaencasa 3 года назад

Bonita filosofía de vida

@srerajawoodcarving6807 2 года назад

Super தல

@andreberezovskiy 3 года назад

Good!:)

@martinpolach6171 3 года назад

Good fun...but you had to run hard on that first landing ...he...he !

@user-cd1tv8yz6f 3 года назад

I'm saving money for a course and the equipment so I can start when I'm an adult :P

@bobthrasher8226 3 месяца назад

BBC cheering it on...

@msaad891 2 года назад

كم مقاس الاجنحة ارجو الاجابه

@GrahamTodd-ca 2 месяца назад

Locked ... but not down.

@shaneross7428 5 месяцев назад

I'm not a poet.... that's hilarious.😅

@goransvraka3171 3 года назад

How do i get into hang gliding?

@MarcelHaldimann 3 года назад

look for a local flying school. Nearly ever country got its own hanggliding association. Google it and lift off!

@lanslater 3 года назад

Had to come here to see this right because the bbc player is pretty awkward - but thank you beeb for publishing it anyway Btw Mr. Seiss - presumably your flights take you far away from your take off point - how the hell do you get back??

@SVSky 3 года назад

Vehicle.

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