I’m as guilty as anyone; We get caught up in trying to get higher, go farther, and faster. We’re scrutinizing over reducing drag, and increasing glide performance. Perpetually studying where to find and how to maximize lifting air. And all of that is fun. Damn fun! But it’s not all there is to flying, and…
Short video Des took of me, from the Alta parking lot if I remember correctly… skiing the ridge (backcountry) that faces West at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Circa 2008 or so? There’s something really special about hiking (touring) up a rugged mountain line, especially doing it alone. Yea yea, I know touring alone…
Here’s a short clip, thanks to John Morse, of my first hang glider landing in 2016. It’s great to be alive! 🙂 Last Sunday was a decent flyable day at Ellenville. Not the first of the year, but probably the most friendly air I’ve had yet this year….
Let’s face it- aviation in general is not for everyone. And only a subset of those interested in flight, are looking to do so without a motor. And of that segment, only some are looking to fly easily portable, foot-launch and landable wings. But, while being a realist for a moment, I think we also…
I made this video back in 2005… It’s hard to believe TEN years have passed since then! This is actual home video of me as a little… with a childhood like this, how could I grow up to be anything BUT a hang glider pilot?! It’s all I’ve ever known or wanted… When I made this…
If you follow me here on my blog, on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or stalk me from the bushes (must be cold this time of year) you already know I do a bit of aerial photography and videography using a small quadcopter. Well the company that makes the quad and gimbal I use, DJI, is running…
If you knew him… this is sure to make you smile… and maybe cry :-/ I made this video for the late Scott Jewell as a Christmas present, circa 2006 give or take a year. It’s a mix of some footage we we went out and shot to make a cool hang gliding movie, and…
My first loop was on the day of Scott “Loop It” Jewell’s service. He was loved by so many, and as such his service was very well attended by pilots from near and far. It was also forecasted to be a classic flying day in Ellenville. It was a perfect impromptu memorial fly in! And…
EDIT: A few people have expressed concern regarding the Eagle footage in this video. I would like to share a public response to better explain the manor in which this footage was captured: I appreciate your concern, and I think your heart is absolutely in the right place. All birds, Eagles most of all, need to be protected, cared…
I recently came across this footage, filmed with the original GoPro Hero (the first one, before they were HD). I’m flying my aluminum Wills Wing T2, which makes this sometime in the spring or summer of 2009. A great day at the South Side, thermalling up above the “Blue Balls” radio antennas, and drifting way…
