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My First Solo Paragliding Flight! 

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At last I have had a few moments to edit some video, so of course chose my very first flight (above 20 feet!) which was a big one off of a mountain.
I had no real fear of a wing problem on launch because:
a) I have over 100 hours with a wing over my head on the ground so know how it feels
b) Good conditions and solid desire
c) Had a great instructor watching over me
It was, obviously, an amazing and incredible experience being in full control of flight. Since then every day I jones for the feeling of being in the sky, wind in my face, and the living force of lift talking to me, taking me up.
This flight was smooth and without the bumpy thermals I would later experience, a sled ride as they say.
Thanks to everyone, all so passionately supportive, at Freedom Flight Park in BC Canada. I can't imagine life before this paragliding adventure began back in 2018!
NOTE: Eventually many of my pre-flight videos will be removed but some will be posted on the new "Sandra In The Sky" Channel.
/ @sandrainthesky1011

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Комментарии : 59   
@nh3acf282
@nh3acf282 2 года назад
Your joy makes me smile, feeling your excitement, what a wonderful sport well described with your emotions. Is something we all feel evertime we fly, no matter how much flying you've done. Now you're hooked, like all of us. Thank you so much!
@paulbishop7399
@paulbishop7399 2 месяца назад
Go girl welcome to the club!
@sandrainthesky1011
@sandrainthesky1011 2 месяца назад
Thank you!! Great to be here!
@abhishekhinge578
@abhishekhinge578 2 месяца назад
That was amazing... 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@acacia8902
@acacia8902 2 года назад
Fun to watch your maiden flight. I just did mine at my home, The Great Rift Valley, Kenya. Thanks for sharing. I watched yours just before I did mine and I didn't feel nervous thanks to your attitude!
@isaactuuri6488
@isaactuuri6488 Год назад
rad!
@maxcarter8080
@maxcarter8080 5 месяцев назад
incredible landing. way to go!
@SkywalkerPaul
@SkywalkerPaul 2 года назад
I can remember my first flight like it was yesterday 💯😎
@normdickson2438
@normdickson2438 11 месяцев назад
That’s so cool I need to try this
@Modesso
@Modesso 5 месяцев назад
You make it looks soo easy :) And it makes me wanna try it even more now :)
@psk66
@psk66 Месяц назад
Perfect 🎉
@ripmanridin7092
@ripmanridin7092 4 года назад
Congrats and welcome to the skies!
@bigsailboatproject
@bigsailboatproject 4 года назад
Saw your SIV! Nice! I did one involuntarily about 10 days ago in the lee side of a mountain ridge with 40 kph coming over and was super fun with collapses (1/2) and wing 90 deg or in front suddenly. Rocket thermals too! Was just shaking off rust so was a bit much but laughed all through it any way haha. This is a sport for me for sure, nice to know ya!
@dalroache
@dalroache 3 года назад
This really makes me happy and joyous. It's amazing and you have so much courage wow. Great first flight stay blessed from the uk.....remember to stay away from wind rotors or is that just the power para gliders need to watch out for that? Stay blessed
@sandrainthesky1011
@sandrainthesky1011 3 года назад
Thanks! Yes we must stay away from rotor big & small, it's amazing how powerful it is. I have been in pretty strong mountain rotor (half wing collapses etc) and that sneaks up on you if you don't know the trend in the valley. You too!
@mohammadaminzandi9003
@mohammadaminzandi9003 2 года назад
Love your reaction
@HasnatFlyer
@HasnatFlyer 4 месяца назад
So nice
@stevemohammed3497
@stevemohammed3497 Год назад
Beautifully done 😊
@solexxx8588
@solexxx8588 3 года назад
Great Job!
@warrentaylor126
@warrentaylor126 3 года назад
Nothing like the first time you fly all by yourself
@calvinhall1405
@calvinhall1405 4 года назад
Wo Hooo Way to go girl , an amazing feeling when you nail that 1st solo , and it gets better :-) fo me the feeling of how small we are and the amazing privilege that we have to be able to do this sport . Big up congratulations .. and nice text book landing at the end Tippy toes landing say ya dun good girl :-)
@bigsailboatproject
@bigsailboatproject 4 года назад
Hi Calvin! I guess I get no notifications wtf? This year I landed in someone's driveway haha. An XC to be sure! Hope you are getting air time Calvin, best S
@calvinhall1405
@calvinhall1405 4 года назад
@@bigsailboatproject Hiya ..Grounded and not a happy chappy , medical rubbish has knocked me for six . Really wanted to keep up with this sport as i love that feeling once airbourne ( it special you are now experiancing it so great stuff girl ) but other than this crazy time were all going through now , its a major setback , still got all the gear , still ground handling and keeping sklills alive ,and electric beast is waiting for trike to be built LOL but dodgy lungs sap all my eanergy :-( Flying is easy ,, its the walk back if i land out thats the Killer ,, not giving up easy though. Greta to hear from you , truly hope all is well with you over that side of the pond :-)
@ronnielong6587
@ronnielong6587 2 года назад
I love your video!
@johnramirez1654
@johnramirez1654 Год назад
Just wow 😳
@johnfetzer9637
@johnfetzer9637 3 года назад
awsome job
@felipebutcher
@felipebutcher 3 года назад
awesome!
@paulbishop7399
@paulbishop7399 3 года назад
How awesome are you! Welcome aboard :) Love your post landing joy!
@sandrainthesky1011
@sandrainthesky1011 3 года назад
Thanks! Every time is still a thrill!
@paulbishop7399
@paulbishop7399 2 года назад
@@sandrainthesky1011 I agree!
@ParamotorSteve
@ParamotorSteve 4 года назад
Well done! Congrats!
@bigsailboatproject
@bigsailboatproject 4 года назад
Thanks! I just finished my 45th flight (from Vernon mountain) and loving it all! I'll be posting more flying videos soon. This year has been bizarre for winds, made for some challenging conditions, good experiences
@ZuluTango9
@ZuluTango9 2 года назад
Brilliant. I’m having lessons at the moment. Looking forward to flying!
@freshnelly
@freshnelly 2 года назад
I'm so excited for you!! Have a GREAT time learning!
@fishmut
@fishmut 2 года назад
Awesome stuff , now I got to save some money , get me some proper training and the gear . I’m in. 👍
@sandrainthesky1011
@sandrainthesky1011 2 года назад
It's definitely the way to go, get training. Sure it costs more but you learn safety and it soooo much fun, a life changing experience, might as well be done right!
@DjIsaacsOfficialSite
@DjIsaacsOfficialSite 3 года назад
Awesome! I just bought all my gear except for the reserve shoot. I figure I don't need it yet since im going to be groundhandling for a while.
@sandrainthesky1011
@sandrainthesky1011 3 года назад
Ground handling is key, we all need to do it, especially after a long period of down time. I'm excited for you! It's an amazing thing to be flying, all the best!
@AriintheAir
@AriintheAir 4 года назад
Sweet!
@bigsailboatproject
@bigsailboatproject 4 года назад
Dude! You make me think way too much on launch! Good points though, best to be safe, thanks for the continuing inspiration ;)
@AriintheAir
@AriintheAir 3 года назад
@@bigsailboatproject HAHAHA!!!! Sorry!
@minotsminots
@minotsminots 3 года назад
mega nicee :-)
@soaringman
@soaringman 4 года назад
awsome
@bigsailboatproject
@bigsailboatproject 4 года назад
Hey soaringman, I passed Elphinstone on the way home the other day. We'll have to hook up sometime. I'm looking into Saltery Bay, Kent's Beach LZ from new site (???) which is close to me (Texada). Hope it's not too sketch cheers!
@soaringman
@soaringman 4 года назад
@@bigsailboatproject beaches are always good, im sure you'll mind a good launch
@heliotavares6402
@heliotavares6402 2 года назад
Nice. Congratulations beautiful flight. Where is this place?
@bigsailboatproject
@bigsailboatproject 11 месяцев назад
Coopers launch Lumby BC
@andersborum9267
@andersborum9267 3 года назад
I am wondering if you went tandem flying as part of the training? I'm hoping to start training as a PG pilot this autumn and have to say that I'm looking forward to it, but am a little worried about the heights. I can only imagine the commitment required to make that first flight over the trees from that drop. What's your story?
@sandrainthesky1011
@sandrainthesky1011 3 года назад
(From new page SandraInTheSky) I went on a tandem a year earlier, then with Dave my instructor here, which was a longer flight. It's always part of the training. Don't worry about height, it's not like standing on a ladder at all, it more like VR really! You have to trust that the wing will hold you up and it's quite rigid once in flight. You don't jump off but simply run down the hill and you will be lifted. You will take mini-flights on a bunny hill first, perhaps only a few feet off the ground. This appears that you are moving very fast because you are so close to the ground, but once way up in the sky it feels motionless, like sitting on a deck chair (a comfortable one!) Go on a tandem first if you have any doubts, it's amazing, safe, and fun!
@dorinsandu8012
@dorinsandu8012 8 месяцев назад
Hey, how are you 4 years after this video? I will start my course next year too 🎉
@sandrainthesky1011
@sandrainthesky1011 8 месяцев назад
Still great! I am finding I like acro and am pursuing that these days. Have fun learning, I love to teach the basics too but am still a little crazy!
@Bob_just_Bob
@Bob_just_Bob 3 года назад
So how do you feel now a year and a half later?
@sandrainthesky1011
@sandrainthesky1011 3 года назад
Cautiously optimistic about the upcoming flying season! Want to do an SIV, love wingovers. Everything I am getting for christmas is flying related, that tells the story ;)
@sandrainthesky1011
@sandrainthesky1011 3 года назад
Booked an SIV in Turkey for next April, ugg have to wait so long!
@michaelmccabe6128
@michaelmccabe6128 Год назад
How can I do this?
@sandrainthesky1011
@sandrainthesky1011 Год назад
Go find a paragliding school in your area!
@ricardobaraldi637
@ricardobaraldi637 2 года назад
Cool!!! Any Instagram to follow?
@freshnelly
@freshnelly 2 года назад
Nope, don't do Instagram, but I have moved everything over to Sandra In The Sky here on youTube ru-vid.com/show-UCXytoozMHTMai6le_2hDUjw
@fencedmusic113
@fencedmusic113 3 месяца назад
Love this. Exactly why im looking at taking up this. 🫡👏
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