Gliding Uncut: Flying above the largest glacier of the alps

it was a fun flying day in the Berner Alps without any intentions to optimize my speed and took some detour along the Lötschental to the Aletsch Glacier. Barely made it back through the Lötschenpass because the ridges did not really work well despite having a 25km/h SW wind. But one of the most impressive landscapes in the alpes. If you like uncut original gliding content without any time laps or music, this is for you.
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[@gercomar2892]

Thank you for the very nice video! Such a beautiful scenery where you are flying, far above the snow and near the mountains. Almost a different planet.

[@Fukenbumen]

Again an inspiring Alps video. Your previous videos helped me in achieving more distance and more fun in the southern Alps. Not sure if I will ever reach the Aletsch Gletscher from st. Auban but one can always dream.

[@lizard101pwd]

I really enjoy your uncut videos, with a comment here and there! The whole scenery with the pure sound of the wind and the vario is just amazing!

[@robertosoest3846]

Nice video

[@onthemoney7237]

Man that’s amazing I’m torn do I want to be there with you or just watch it safely at home lol 👍🇺🇸

[@berndblt8597]

Hi Philipp, wieder ein sehr beeindruckendes Video mit grandiosen Eindrücken in dieser skurrilen, Gletscher-Gebirgslandschaft.

[@jjiacobucci]

Thank you for a great video ! Enjoyed every minute of your video.

[@tadeksmutek5840]

Thank you. Nice video.

[@freddy7700]

Fantastico 👍

[@karljunk6373]

I like this uncut video! In the map at the start it should be highlighted where the video starts, where it ends, and which direction you were flying. At the end, this same map should be displayed again.

[@EdoardoJacucci]

Hi Philipp, thanks for the nice video. You find that flaps +2 and speed around 110 km/h and ca. 45 degrees as optimal combination for thermalling in the V3M?

[@LSVFlachkurbler]

depends very much on the conditions. If its soft and smooth its ok, if it gets rougher it often needs to be like 120 if you are close to the ridge

[@lupo631]

Same question as Edoardo. With flaps +2 I would go at 100 km/h. 120 km/h seems too much in my opion. @@LSVFlachkurbler

[@philippkellerastro4703]

@@lupo631 I would say that 100 is definitely to low. I am flying with around 48kg/m2. 110 is possible if the air is not to turbulent. As soon as it gets a little rougher, 120 is safer. I am plannung on a mountain flying tutorial where I will talk about this a little more.

[@lupo631]

Ah, ok. I didn't expect such a high wing loading and checked it on Schempp-Hirth's data website for the Ventus 3. I flew for more then 16 years in the Southern French Alps in Puimoisson, so I'm familiar with that.@@philippkellerastro4703