Staying safe on Denbigh's Ridge

I go in to a little more detail on how to operate safely, when closer to the ground, whilst ridge soaring our complex ridge.
Remember- always have an escape plan!
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[@lautoka63]

I think it helps to imagine water flowing around the terrain, making it more visible as to what might happen. Good, thanks.

[@mikeonb4c]

Just bumped into this on youtube. Great video. Had to chuckle as it felt remarkably similar to VR flying those ridges in Condor (where of course you can afford to learn by your mistakes at minimal cost ;-) ).

[@YouHaveControl]

I feel like a recent event triggered this video.

[@GC987]

Hi Chris - What a brilliant video. Very helpful. Could you do a few more ??? - I’m unfamiliar with soaring in Wales - & unlike the French Alps - you do a considerable amounts of soaring not too far from cloud base (which is somewhat worrisome for a pilot in tending to fly in). Some advice on (appropriate) wind strength; direction & local orientation & landmarks would be really helpful to a visitor. I watch (all ?) of your blogs and find myself trying to piece your flights together based on peaks, towns & water features. Would love to visit in 2022. Great vlog. Many thanks.

[@chrisgill12345]

Thanks Graeme, leave it with me. I only get a chance to do some filming when I'm not busy, which is rare! I'll try..!

[@stevepozerskis836]

So do I need one or two of the three things? And is it useful to have an idea? Or should I not have an idea?

[@chrisgill12345]

There's always one....and it's always you!
Don't worry, I'll bring out a 'how to land safely at Denbigh' soon :)

[@josephinebennington7247]

Been studying the theory. Fascinates me. Not a pilot. This question keeps bugging me. What is the difference between a successful banked turn and that turn becoming a spin.

[@chrisgill12345]

Hi Josephine,
A spin will happen when you're flying too slowly in the turn (actually it's angle of attack to high, but to keep it simple, think of it as speed), and using too much rudder.
This leads to one wing stalling suddenly and developing into a spin.
A good turn is keeping speed well above stall speed and keeping the aircraft in balance, ie, using the right amount of rudder.
Hope this helps

[@josephinebennington7247]

@@chrisgill12345 Chris, that helps a lot, and puts it much more clearly than anybody else here on YT who posts spin-recovery vids. Your explanation also confirms what I thought the theory is. 👍👍