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Mountain Activities
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 19 เม.ย. 2010
A channel that seeks to upload (hopefully informative) videos now and then of some of my activities which usually takie place in and around the mountains of Europe.
The activities may include pastimes such as paragliding, skiing and trekking.
The activities may include pastimes such as paragliding, skiing and trekking.
A paraglider pilot’s guide to thermalling Babadağ Mountain
This video is aimed at paraglider pilots visiting Ölüdeniz, Turkey to fly Babadağ mountain and who wish to explore thermic flying there.
It is not a video that explains how to fly in thermic conditions but rather, gives information on possible thermic hot spots that may be encountered.
The video is particularly relevant to those pilots new to Babadağ who have thermalling experience and want exploration ideas.
The video follows the events of a single trip in April/May 2022 where the conditions were not initially favourable to thermic flying but improved as the trip went on.
I include launching and flying sequences so that pilots have a general overview of the conditions. I also include tracklogs of some of the flights and these are important in determining where the thermal triggers may appear on the mountain. Pausing the video on these and reviewing the track will give you some idea of where those triggers often are.
These hot spots will of course change with conditions but since the conditions were changeable over the period covered in the video, they still offer relevant information that may be utilised.
Sequence:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 1200 m launch views
01:04 Launching a 1200 m
02:01 Climbing out from 1200 m launch
04:05 Climbing above the 1700 m launch
06:57 Climbing from above 1900 m launch
07:34 Flying in company
11:15 Reaching Base at 9300 feet
Equipment
Camera: Gopro Hero 8 black
Wing: BGD Cure 2
Harness: Advance Lightness 2
Music by Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckley.com.au)
This too shall pass
Bring me the sky
Race the sun
Ascension
It is not a video that explains how to fly in thermic conditions but rather, gives information on possible thermic hot spots that may be encountered.
The video is particularly relevant to those pilots new to Babadağ who have thermalling experience and want exploration ideas.
The video follows the events of a single trip in April/May 2022 where the conditions were not initially favourable to thermic flying but improved as the trip went on.
I include launching and flying sequences so that pilots have a general overview of the conditions. I also include tracklogs of some of the flights and these are important in determining where the thermal triggers may appear on the mountain. Pausing the video on these and reviewing the track will give you some idea of where those triggers often are.
These hot spots will of course change with conditions but since the conditions were changeable over the period covered in the video, they still offer relevant information that may be utilised.
Sequence:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 1200 m launch views
01:04 Launching a 1200 m
02:01 Climbing out from 1200 m launch
04:05 Climbing above the 1700 m launch
06:57 Climbing from above 1900 m launch
07:34 Flying in company
11:15 Reaching Base at 9300 feet
Equipment
Camera: Gopro Hero 8 black
Wing: BGD Cure 2
Harness: Advance Lightness 2
Music by Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckley.com.au)
This too shall pass
Bring me the sky
Race the sun
Ascension
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Ski Fly - Alpe d'Huez - French Alps
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A short video aimed at paraglider pilots who may wish to fly different locations in the Alps. This one is set in Alpe d'Huez in the French Alps and involves a short top-to-bottom from the top of Signal above Alpe d'Huez 1860. There are two flights, one with skis and the other a foot launch. Music by Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckley.com.au) The Climb Titan
A narrow escape
มุมมอง 6592 ปีที่แล้ว
A short video of an unplanned and quite high risk landing on a dirt road in a Turkish town (Ovacik) near Oludeniz. The circumstances were brought about essentially through complacency leading to an error of judgement. I had launched earlier from 1900 m Kuzey and had been enjoying exploring the area around Babadag mountain as I had done many times before. Plenty of lift early on and wind roughly...
Paraglider Pilot's Guide - Oludeniz 2021- Important Update!!
มุมมอง 7K2 ปีที่แล้ว
This update focuses on the new system that solo pilots need to use to be able to fly from any of the launches on Babadag mountain near Oludeniz. The changes have come about due to the opening of the cable car (Teleferik) and all launches are now a part of that company. There is an initial set up process that is required and a number of pilots have lost flying time because they were not aware of...
Paragliding In Company - Richard
มุมมอง 3832 ปีที่แล้ว
A short video of paragliding over Babadağ mountain near Ölüdeniz in Turkey featuring a fellow UK pilot Richard Fry in October 2021. The video features scenes covering a number of days with different weather conditions and some demanding launch conditions. The reason I do not have a lot of footage of Richard is that he left the mountain after gaining height on most flights to explore further afi...
A Paraglider’s Guide - Ölüdeniz - 2020 Update!
มุมมอง 27K3 ปีที่แล้ว
This short (15 min) paragliding guide is an update to the original video from 2019 and features the resort of Ölüdeniz in Turkey. This It is not a replacement to the original but covers extensive new work that has been done on the mountain during the intervening year. Feel free to watch the original if you haven’t already: th-cam.com/video/6NzpM61z27U/w-d-xo.html Ölüdeniz is a popular destinati...
Paragliiding in company - Oludeniz, Turkey
มุมมอง 1.2K3 ปีที่แล้ว
A short video of a recent paragliding holiday to Ölüdeniz in Turkey. This video shows a thermic flight of an hour or so from Babadag 1900 m launch facing north. A difficult launch as there was a strong westerly wind across the take off area facing generally north. The video features a paragliding friend from one of our local clubs in Derbyshire, UK (DSC). We had left the mountain due to strong ...
Paragliding Mam Tor UK - 11th August 2020
มุมมอง 1.8K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Paragliding Mam Tor, Derbyshire, UK A breezy day, steady 15 mph winds (ENE - ESE). I was expecting good flying conditions but had been watching other pilots and there seemed to be cycles of lift and sink - predominantly sink! Helmet mounted GoPro 8 Black. Music: Helios - Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckley.com.au):
Paragliding Bunster Hill UK, 7th August 2020
มุมมอง 3944 ปีที่แล้ว
A video of a short paraglider flight at Bunster Hill in the Peak District UK. It was cloudier than forecast with rainclouds appearing, shortening the flight.
Paragliding - Shining Tor 17 July 2020
มุมมอง 2334 ปีที่แล้ว
A flavour of an hours paragliding on Shining Tor in the Peak District UK. Music: Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckley.com.au): Helios The Call
A Paraglider Pilot’s Guide - Ölüdeniz (Some 360° Footage)
มุมมอง 25K4 ปีที่แล้ว
There is now a short (15 min) update to this video from October 2020 showing some extensive work that had been done since this 2019 video was taken: th-cam.com/video/CKOe690q7-k/w-d-xo.html This guide features the resort of Ölüdeniz in Turkey. It is a popular destination for paraglider pilots for recreation and SIV. Many pilots take family and friends with them as there is plenty to do for non-...
Paragliding Llangollen - 1st August 2019
มุมมอง 3955 ปีที่แล้ว
A video showing scenes from a first paraglider flight at Llangollen in North Wales (UK). Weather was a bit dismal with low cloud at first but cleared leaving sunshine and a brisk breeze. It did get a little turbulent later! Flying in the company of some members of the North Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club. Background Music: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Common...
Paragliding - Samoëns - French Alps
มุมมอง 2865 ปีที่แล้ว
A first paraglider flight in Samoëns, French Alps, sadly just a top to bottom as the weather closed in when I was on the way up the mountain.
Paragliding Shining Tor - Peak District UK - 23 May 2019
มุมมอง 8875 ปีที่แล้ว
A short video giving a flavour of 1.5 hours paragliding around Shining Tor in the Peak District UK. Conditions were really good, if a little turbulent at times, but great for getting plenty of height throughout. Unfortunately, airspace is at 3000 feet above so needed to be wary of that.
Paragliding Babadag Mountain Ölüdeniz - Cloud 9
มุมมอง 4955 ปีที่แล้ว
This video is about several paragliding flights over Babadag mountain and features cloudscapes of different types.
Babadag Thermic Paraglider Flight - October 2017
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Babadag Thermic Paraglider Flight - October 2017
Babadag sunset paraglider flight - 14 October 2017
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Doarama Paraglider Flight Babadag - 15/10/17
RIP Frank......
Excellent 👌
Did a flight yesterday, absolutely amazing. Big shout to mobius travel and thanks to my pilot Engin, forever grateful
Awesome. How do you mount the invisible selfie stick behind you?
Very good video. Can you tell me what the entrance fee to the property is to use the facilities and take off? Thank you
i was there late 2023, but i dont remember seeing a large flag or flag pole. Although I went up by bus rather than the lift maybe thats why?
Wow!! That must have been terifying!! Well done! Was there any moment where you though to stick it into the bushy tree on the right of the street?
this year i managed to reach around 2985m. You have often the best climb in the east from the starting place at 1900m. In the valley between the start at 1900m and the next hill in the east. And of course.. a lot of luck. Wtih this altitude we thought about flying to fethiye, but our flight home was the same day and maybe even with that altidute it wasn't possible (??)
Great video, but PLEEEEEASE get yourself a simple bungee cord to help you get into the harness without letting go of the brakes a second after every launch. You're an accident waiting to happen. People already died at Babadag because of similar stupidity.
Awesome, thanks for sharing I will be there in 7 days.
Süpeeerr
Two pilots collided today 20 meters above the ground in Oludeniz when approaching to landing. One dead, the other has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Hi fantastic video thanks ....sorry if I missed this info ... newbie questions ...do you take your wing and harness on the plane ...my harness is quite chunky with its bump protection or do you/ can you hire wing harness there and lastly I see the landings were always the same direction down the beach is the wind direction generally the same most days at the point of landing Many thanks mark
Very informative and beautiful video. I have been to Babadag many times, mostly in October. It's nice to see another pilot's impressions. And then so well prepared. I was also there in May and found the thermals more rewarding. I didn't manage more than 2750m. Anyway, every flight there is an experience. Thank you and greetings from Germany.
Beautiful flight.. Beautiful music .. well done, I am very Jealous 👍✊
Cool video mate
Fantastic guide! I watched also the update, as I'm going there this year. I wonder how did You attach the 360 camera for the front and rear footage?
Did this twice in Turkey loved it 😊
Great movie, thanks a lot! But it seems to be a mistake on 11:13 you write about the start of 1200, but it seems to be 1800?.. Maybe I'm wrong ) Great video, thanks for the notes!
Thanks for posting this - good landing, all things considered 😎
Really informative video before going to oludeniz. 4th time there 1st with cable car operating. Just a little update. October 22 .bus ride 13tlra cable car 130tlra. There was a last flight time wind changed direction on us and had to move from 1700mtrs to 1800mtrs and told if we don't get off in next 5min thats it .
Nice video. Just got back from oludeniz. Cable car cost 130tl if top cable car from 1700mtr to 1900mtr isn't full enough free transit buses would ferry you to the top. There is also a last take off time if delayed on take off .
Thank you Frank, I know you are still up there, don't ever come down.
Thank you so much for sharing!
Very nice! I will also be there in October hope there’s still thermals by then. Which way does the 1700 launch face?
@Sandra In The Sky It is definitely still thermic in October so you will not be disappointed. I will be there from today and again a little later in October for the air games. Have a great trip!
@@Frank274 Well I gave it a few tries again last October and only got a few meters above 1700 hehe. Then I was back in Turkiye in April/May but got ill so couldn't fly. Now going back in a couple of weeks so here's hoping! I am taking two wings this time, XC & acro...well sorta & sorta ;) Great video BTW!
Super useful video thanks a lot mate :)
I am glad you found it useful Daniel, thank you for the comments 😀
.. exceptionally well done .. the Dream
Thank you very much, appreciated😊
Thanks for putting this up - er one question what’s with the music 🎶 hahah
😁I guess it must be an age thing😀
Really great! Well done
Thank you very much😊
Hi again Frank, looking forward to being out there in a month. Planning ahead so have just started filling form. Have selected P3 as I'm cp rated but not sure of what to upload when it asks for Educator Undertaking. What am I missing here please? Thanks in advance.
@lieblingmike I cannot remember the form specifically as it is two or three years since I registered but I think that may relate to an instructors certificate. My suggestion, if you are not an instructor, is to leave it and add only the files to show your current qualifications. Hope that helps.
Ah, a good old Lava colour Base. Great looker!
Yes, was my favourite of that time :))
Brilliant video , thanks
Thank you for the comment. Glad you enjoyed it😊
this video is excellent so far. thanks to you. I am PG2 and I was at Oludeniz in begining June this year and looking for thermals too. Going back these in October again and I will try your spots. Hopefully I will catch the airgames
@sduru thank you very much for your comments😀 I hope that you are successful in finding the triggers in October. I will also be out there then so may see you in some thermal high above the mountain!
Great stuff Frank. Tell a bit about your flight graphics, what you use etc.....
Hi Bill Take the igc and turn it into a klm. The latter file is used by Google Earth so import into that and look at the track log. Produce an angle you are happy with it and take a still. The still is used in whatever software you use for video editing; I use Da Vinci Resolve. Once in your video editor annotations and animations can be added to point out specific areas or information. Hope that helps.
Wonderful flying and awsome videography
Thank you for those very kind words 😀
Frank, going in October 2022 and saw some of the details in this but cannot get the current prices for a paraglider pilot, sorry to be so Duh but could you tell me prices in TL. :-) Thanks!
Hi Bill, They were 30TL for ride up whether by cable or tandem bus and 60TL for the launch. That was in April, it would not surprise me if it went up 5-10TL each before October. I am also going in October; first couple of weeks so may see you there. :))
begining june cable car was 40 TL and Pilots were 90TL. I am going in october 2022 again but due to inflation prices adjusted daily.
Though spot, well handled i think. Power lines are the enemy, they should be forbidden.😅
Thank you for the comment. I agree with you!😂
Question from a noob: If the parachute you fly on just tears off or just gets destroyed, do you have a safety net like a parachute or nah?? Great video btw!
Hi Thank you for the comments and I’m glad that you enjoyed the video. The thing that we fly in these videos is a Paraglider. If anything goes wrong with that we have a parachute which is stored in reserve under the seat of the pilot or sometimes in front of them. That will be used in any emergency. Hope that helps😊
Wonderful.
Thank you for your comment Geoff, I hope that you found the video useful.. 😊
Went up in the cable-car this time 2 weeks ago. 3 years ago I went up in a Transit bus and did the jump. Wonderful.
Nice video, cheers. I did 2 siv's with Jockey, Sept/Oct 2020 and am returning this October for some ad hoc flying. Interesting to see the teleferik now in action and the new system for paying, thank you. We were also told to register on that website at the time but in practice just had to show our licenses and register at the pay station on the road up on first flight then just a show of licence and sign in briefly on subsequent flights. I'll check this system out, cheers again.
@lieblingmike Thank you for the comments and I am glad that you found the information useful. Yes, I remember that from 2020, a bit of confusion. Now though, the forest pay station does not exist and they definitely check your pass. I am also back there in October so may well see you, happy flying! :))
@@Frank274 oh great, thanks again. I'm there for 8 days, Tuesday 4th to Thursday 13th so hopefully will bump into you (only on the ground of course). Mike Chandler
@@lieblingmike , will be there over that period so let's hope the flying weather plays ball for us, may well see you on launch :))
@@Frank274 Do you need to take your BHPA licence out? Or just the pass for the lift?
@@DiggeryDoodle I have never been asked for it but being careful by nature I always prefer to have it with me just in case😁
Thank you for all this great info
You are very welcome and thank you for your comment😊
Hi again how long does it take for the details to be checked you have submitted on the form,Thanks
That can vary considerably from talking to other pilots. I never got any response at all from my first attempt and it took about two hours on my second. Some have mentioned several days. The best advise I can give is to submit well before you get out there. If you don't hear within a day, submit again or contact them by email.
Ok thanks for your quick reply.
Thank you for sharing. I am a pilot from Oslob Philippines. I would like to solo Paraglide in OLEDENIZ. What month is the best time to go? Is September good? I hope to hear from you soon thank you very much
@Gerry Malixi Hi Gerry - Like most places, you can have bad weather at anytime of the year but in my experience it is usually short lived between May-October. My last video there was in April/May and I only ;lost one day due to poor weather. The months I am most familiar with are September and October. when I have visited over that period it has been predominantly good flying weather but with the odd stormy day thrown in. Hope that helps :))
I have seen your videos of pilots' information at Oludenise, very helpful. As I will be there next week, I gather you to use the App and generate a QR code for each flight and close it when you land. When you pay for your ticket you show them your code and they give you one or two tickets? Where and how do you use those tickets at the entry or at the top? Sorry if these are dumb questions but it would be good to understand. Thanks for any help
@Christopher miller Not dumb questions at all, best to get it right before you go. At the Teleferik (cable car), you will get one or to tickets dependent on how you intend to get to launch. If you intend to use the Teleferik you need a ticket for that, which gets you through the turnstile and onto the Teleferik. You also need one for launch. If you are going up by one of the mini buses (for tandem & solo pilots) you only need one ticket for launch since you will have paid for the mini bus ride. The launch ticket gets you through the turnstile for whichever launch you will be using on the mountain. Hope that helps, if not shout out again.
@@Frank274 Thanks again makes sense now. Winter here its cold and wet, so 30geg c plus sounds good to me.
@@christophermiller353 No problem I hope that you get some good flying in after the long journey! :))
Just got back from oludeniz. We paid 130tl for the tickets. They kept asking for correct money.
Awesome!
Thank you😊👍
Lol found it.
Hi great video but where is the link for this APP to fly.Thanks.
Thank you for the comment Ian, and I see that you have now found the link😀👍
Hi. thanks for the great video. Does anyone check the documents or can I enter any pilot license number into that system and no one will care more about me?
Hi, thanks for the comments, glad you liked it.👍 I cannot say to what extent they check documents. They ask you to upload several items including Face ID but not sure if they follow that up in any way. There does not appear to be any later checking of documents, at least at the moment.
Thank you. This is very useful video.
Thank you for the feedback and I am glad you found it useful👍