Glider Pilot Shooting Through Gaps in Salt River Mountains 

No idea how I got here... but I am glad I did!

I flew the whole trip with you, had a great time. I am a 75-year-old novice . Sharing the emotion of seeing the Grand Canyon from that view with you was unforgettable. Bruno you’re a hell of a man and a hell of a pilot, thanks teach . green skies

Bruno, this video inspired me to add a glider rating to my license. I took lessons throughout the northeast winter and completed the checkride last week. The first time I climbed above 5000 AGL I yelled in excitement in the tiny cockpit of a 1-26. Soaring is tremendous fun--thank you for the inspiration.

I don't know how you felt after your off-field landing, but hopefully just unbelieveably lucky. At one point of my flying "career" when I was competing . I only saw my "failures", which made frustrated even after the most beautiful flights and I will never forget the pilot who landed next to me after a failed task. He heard me cursing and came to me with a huge smile in his face and said: "Don't look on your failures! Admit that you just have flown. Something humans have dreamed about for thousands of years, and we're the lucky ones, the first generation of humans being able to do so. If DaVinci were here and heard you complaining right now, he would probably beat you up" Great flying, keep going!

this is what u chose to do with your time on earth. you're an amazing human being indeed, my good Sir.

As a geologist, looking at these mountains from your point of view is just stunning. The stratigraphy is so clear!

Another astoundingly cool flight in Utah!!! Bruno, you're a Godsend to the soaring community. As an experienced power pilot, but rookie glider rider I'm just in awe of what you do with your ASW-27 racer with its nearly 50:1 L/D. Wrapped up in your little cocoon of fiberglass and carbon fiber one minute you're coring a thermal at 45 mph and the next you've set negative flaps and you're racing to the next lift at 130 mph with less than 200 fpm sink. It's a miracle that we get to ride along with you!! I also loved that you mentioned your wife and kids as part of your risk management. I never considered that you had anything like a death wish, but it's good to see you've got your priorities in order. We definitely don't need to see the backside of the ridge if there's not a guaranteed "exit". We can save that view for the self launchers, eh? The more I watch your videos the more I realize just how much soaring is about energy management. It's really fascinating to watch you constantly managing that energy through the manipulation of your flaps, spoilers and pitch attitude. You are truly one with your glider. :) Thanks... :)

I love flying with you, Bruno. I hope I get a chance to do this myself someday.

This flight is beautiful

This is some extreme flying! Kudos! Thank you for sharing, I look forward for more videos from you! Great job!!!!!

R2D2 doesn't sound happy in the back

I love watching your videos. Great commentary , scenery is awesome. Watching at home, I can watch on my big screen, sit in supine position in my recliner and I almost feel as though I'm in the cockpit. Maybe one day I can actually sit in the cockpit...definitely on the bucket list. Thanks for the ride!

2:23 "I'm pretty high" same bro

This looks absolutely terrifying but absolutely beautiful at the same time!

that is just awesome. .gliding is brilliant using hills and thermals to keep airborne. I fly gliders but on a smaller scale.

Thanks Bruno for the great new video. I used to enjoy sky sailing 50 years ago. LOL We had Schweitzer 222 ships. I foolishly switched to powered flight after logging about 25 hours in sail planes. Then I got married 47 years ago. Still married, broker than ever. Retired and living hand to mouth on SSI due to loss of nest egg 2007 stock market loss. I sure envy you and the expensive hobby of sky sailing. Love your new ships and all electronic displays. I learn much on thermaling and sky sailing. It will never do me any good but is soul satisfying as I fly along vicariously with you. By the way, you giggle when you come to tight spots. My wife thinks you sound exactly like Charls Shultz "Snoopy" dog character when he day dreams being the Red Baron while flying his dog house in the surly and bloody skies of World War I. LOL This is meant as a compliment. John Mahler

no engine? u got balls my friend.

The only way to enjoy the challenge of ridges and thermals, skill, reading the winds and shapes. Letting the plane fly itself at times....confidence

I started out on these as an raf cadet .. mental flying dude. you know your stuff

I never thought I'd sit and watch an entire 45 minute glider video but that was amazing! Thank you!

Bruno, I just found your videos today and you have wrecked my entire work day. I am going to the Prescott Soaring Society this Saturday to sign up. I'm doing this!

Hi Bruno. I found this video two weeks ago and was amazed. Just wanted to let you know that I took my first sailplane lesson Saturday. Your videos provided the inspiration to pursue a dream I've had since high school. Thanks!

good to see even though he is obviously sick he is still flying

These videos are the perfect thing to give us a sense of freedom while quarenteened. Thank you!

Frightening, but very beautiful, for a flatlands pilot like me. I say again, thank you for the ride, Bruno.

This is THE video that got me into gliding. Thank you B4.

Thats so crazy! Some pilots just told me about gliding and i had to rock out to some Phillip Glass and watch some cool vids! Now I've got to do it!

Shooting gaps, Bruno is making more calculations per second than the guidance computer in the space shuttle. Love these videos!

"This is Bruno your guide and I'd like to officially welcome you to heaven" **DIVE BOMBS PLANE INTO THE GROUND**

Another gorgeous, exciting video from the Master of Glide. Thanks Bruno.

my impression on gliding has been completely off...

I'm sticked to the screen ! It reminds me so well my flights in the french alps when I was young and could still fly (early 80' on Cirrus, 304, LS1, etc... Not the same performances, but same sensations !). Thank you for sharing these living videos. Please don't ever stop !

Who is also high while watching this?

Falling, with style.

Fantastic. I'd love to get back in it, but the sun don't like me and lot of UV here in FL.

I started aviation in a glider... the purest form of flying there is and an absolute joy... I fly jets, it is a career now... but the glider flights years ago, were epic...

I'll never be able to deal with that beep boop boop beepbeepbeep booooouuuuup

Thanks for the reply, mate! I can definitely see that you have the finesse it takes to make a great flight! It really is inspiring me to go out and do it. I'll stay tuned in to your Channel to see if I can't pick up some of your expertise! I should also note how much I appreciate the narration throughout the video. It helps us to experience what your thinking, your decision making process and even mistakes that we can learn from. Well done, safe flying and God bless!

I think there is a solution to the short battery life of the gopro. There are externel usb power packs, which could be used to power and/or reload the gopro inflight. It should also be possible to charge and record at the same time. You could store the powerbank in the storage compartment and connect it with a 1m usb cable with the gopro. I have not tested this arrengment, it's just an idea. Happy landings.

I dont know what it is about your videos, but i find them very calming and relaxing to watch. Thanks for the videos, please keep them coming

I know very little about gliding but this looks very dangerous!

Best one yet Bruno,really shows your experience & judgement , the trees getting closer was a bit scary & addictive at the same time.

must feel weird flying on mother natures good graces XD great video :P

I am so impressed at you level of skill and bravery in such rugged mountain territory. And that's a sweet glider you have there too!

I hate you. I hate you. I hate you. (Yes, jealous.).

Apart from when you aim nose down at a ridge to pick up speed, this is very relaxing to watch.

what is that lever u keep adjusting with your left hand below the yellow deal

How in the hell can anyone give this a thumbs down?!? This is the best 45 minutes of my day, and yes, I have a dorky fishing/soaring hat like that, too, Bruno. Works great! Thank you.

Nice Rolex

I live in North Logan and its nice to see videos of our area. I remember making family trips up to Star Valley and thinking how pretty the mountains are, adds a whole different level of respect from the air.

That little wavering piece of plastic would bother the shit out of me if I was flying out there.

Very daring moves here, but very lovely too.

What was your longest flight? :)

Very nice! I like how you don't talk to fill the time but just tell us the main points on your mind about your decisions, conditions, speed, etc. Really glad that I found your channel.

So you were higher then 3600m because of the oxygen.

@Bruno Vassel your glider video's are the best! AWESOME!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!

Is the tone an acoustic altimiter?

Wonderful flying video through the mountains! Reminds me of my first glider flight in Durango.

what video game is this

You get a real sense of the speed and the terrain using just wind (and pilot) power; amazing.

is this coming out for xbox one?

Fabulous video, brings back memories of gliding in Scotland . Thanks for posting.

this video made me realize I'm a pussy

Thanks for the look-around. I do like the over-shoulder view but I loved seeing the wings in action!

How much money per month You need to afford this sport and enjoyment?

You are one confident glider pilot! I am impressed.

how can you fly in those planes.. without a engine i would shit myself

As always another great video Bruno. Had me on the edge of my seat a couple of times there though. Your commentary really helps to make sense of what going on, thanks again for the upload.

pss... pss...

AWESOME! Thanks for the ride and the beautiful scenery.

Who the fuck lives in Wyoming?

I have to say... I thoroughly enjoyed your video. It is a slice of heaven. keep them coming.

Absolutely beautiful scenery, undisturbed by man. I was blown away, congratulations on having a great hobby like this.

Thanks for the commentary, Bruno. It helps hear someone else thinking their way through things.

First video I've seen that gives me a clear impression of pov gliding. Beautiful. And as peaceful as I thought it would be. Thanks.

Thank you so much for bringing us along on this flight!!

The last time I flew in a glider, I was 16 and doing my first (and to date, only) solo flight around a former RAF field. I'm 19 years old now and this video has reminded me why I miss gliding so much. Really looking forward to getting back into it when I can afford it again

so stunning. i can tell the pilot must have tons of experience and know the terrain well to even attempt this flight.

I'm so happy someone got to do this.

thank you for sharing this video. I loved flying and always dreamed of soaring. though I will never get to soar myself I was able to experience some of the longevity that cross country soaring has to offer. awe inspiring is all I can say. thank you again!

so enjoy watching your videos Bruno - you make it seem like we are flying with you.

Awesome. Really enjoyed watching this. Thank you for making the video.

So calming and relaxing.... Thank for sharing

+Bruno Vassel I took a couple of sailplane rides at our local club a few years back, excited to learn. What I learned was that I have severe motion sickness. So I had to let it go. I got into RC gliding which has been fine. Your amazing video allowed me to experience ridge running from the pilot's seat - really great! Thanks! (Plus, I love that part of Wyoming)

MUCHAS GRACIAS POR SU VUELO!!!! I`m a veteran ....in this a kind of....living.

You have nerves of steel, my is gone after this video, awesome!!!

Great flying Bruno and wonderful scenery...Your videos (and Balleka's) over the last couple of years have inspired me to take up gliding, I am now in training at Beverly Soaring Society in Western Australia. Loving every minute of it...Thanks heaps for the inspirational videos guys. Bob

I ran across one of your videos today and have been enjoying the flights over your shoulder for the past couple hours in 1080hd and having a blast then it got even better when I put my Google goggles on and watched them again in full 3d. Amazing! Also great comintary, explaining what your doing and why you make certain decisions for those of us who aren't lucky enough to fly one. I'll be a life long subscriber to you. Keep it up, and fly safe Bruno. Thanks Ben.

That was fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

Bruno, Thank you for sharing your videos of your flights fantastic footage!!

Thanks for the spectacular ride.

Man, I really enjoyed watching this. Appreciate you sharing...

Cool video... I'm just a private pilot, but I also love the mountains and that looks like a blast!! Thanks for this video! Amazing!

Beautiful, wow. Same approach and locations as hang glider soaring...at 10X the speed. And of course tons more performance.

Thanks for these videos, sure miss my old days flying Phoebus B and LS 1.

If heaven looks like that I wouldn't complain! Can't wait for the season to start!

Oooh the excitement is soooo exciting.

Superb! Thanks for inspiring me to get off my butt and try new things.

Amazing! You're one lucky guy doing what most can only dream of doing. Thank you for sharing this amazing hobby/ sport.

That was a BRILLIANT video ! really enjoyed it , thanks for sharing