How to find the FIRST THERMAL on your paraglider!

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  • @edwardconover4728
    @edwardconover4728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Greg, I really got a lot out of this video. The narration combined with the Avery visual really helps me visualize the process. Thank you.

    • @FlyWithGreg
      @FlyWithGreg  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It's my pleasure, now I know you guys know the secret, and I've caused a few thousand hours more airtime! My mission is to accelerate the evolution of paraglidus migratus

  • @julienf4373
    @julienf4373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, Canadian Skydiver pilot here first trying to scoop insights from the paragliding world.

  • @CoIoneIPanic
    @CoIoneIPanic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another top tip that I created and it works successfully for me and I would like to share it with some of the people here who can learn is I use a clip on bubble machine a very small one battery power it sits behind my collar and shoots out soap bubbles so that when I'm circling around in the thermal I can see bubbles in the lift or the drift or in some cases the sink it really is the best way to determine how to go right or left so you're welcome for that

  • @ordi303
    @ordi303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I keep learning soooo much from your videos! Trying to get my skills up to par for XC, but sooo much more to learn. Thanks for this one! That’s what I needed to pin down those thermals!

  • @guyetlaurence7142
    @guyetlaurence7142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Upwind thermals can also steal some of the upslope wind. Often when everyone starts getting lower on the ridge, the best tactic is to resolutely dive upwind and connect with the thermal that reduced the dynamic lift. So following lifty bits upwind is good, but also look for sudden sink cycles then push straight upwind instead of hugging terrain all the way down, under the thermal column.

  • @ethanweightman3562
    @ethanweightman3562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do you have any videos on the software you used to track your glide?

  • @sonnyburnside9409
    @sonnyburnside9409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This really helped I’ve found I struggle to get off the ridge I see we’re I been going wrong

    • @FlyWithGreg
      @FlyWithGreg  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It takes commitment, because you feel like you are going to go down to the bottom ... but if you work on your slope landing skills, then the fear goes away, because you can come back in and land half way up the slope. I often do many attempts early in the day, just to practice this skill.

  • @jacquesdespres7878
    @jacquesdespres7878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    always enjoying watching your videos. Make me want to go and start paragliding again. (1990)tx again .Jacques from Jasper, Canada👍

  • @zumsa_official8796
    @zumsa_official8796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like your videos really much! They're so helpful. I'm new in Paragliding with 60 flights since last summer. Greetings from Switzerland!

  • @kirje33
    @kirje33 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thinking to start paragliding, your videos really bring the art of flying closer to me ;) Thank you

  • @kokica777
    @kokica777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video will help me. I'm new in paragliding and I will find my first thermal next week. I will do exactly what you do in this video.
    Thanks.

  • @olpjprpynyujuljuyynl
    @olpjprpynyujuljuyynl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cant wait to start my training this year but I feel like I've leard quite bit from you already.

  • @iamatomiczombie
    @iamatomiczombie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My greatest bucket list item is to learn to free fly in the thermals! Great content, thanks!

  • @brukfootja
    @brukfootja 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Greg... Simple and well demonstrated. Roll on being freed from sofa flying....

  • @asksteevs
    @asksteevs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a soon-to-be pilot I love to see it broken down this way!

  • @manbeastbutler4234
    @manbeastbutler4234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So great to see the area I live in on the screen. Thank you gregg, keep rocking it!

  • @samanthaamato2443
    @samanthaamato2443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super helpful video with the visualization.

  • @DudiRoss1
    @DudiRoss1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ok this is a great video - and all the comments are also informative - it kind of reminds me of the process for PPC marketing where you first scout out keywords using automated tools that try lots of different ones, and then once you have the data in you choose the ones that convert the highest and then you put all of your marketing budget into those...

  • @MarkLoves2Fly
    @MarkLoves2Fly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay Rippa! Nice! Hi greg, I found this information useful. Cheers. I'm glad my friend got a win!

  • @Bah4jc126
    @Bah4jc126 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best PG videos on the net! MANY thanks! I'm just not at the stage of learning about thermals, & hope to find my first ones soon! Stay safe!

  • @utkarshvartak4680
    @utkarshvartak4680 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, great technical points, very well explained . very helpful for beginners. thank you!

  • @woodmansared1
    @woodmansared1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will deffo be trying these tips! Cheers Greg! 🤙

  • @karlford5782
    @karlford5782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid as ever! It would be great if the sun direction (in this one) and the wind direction (XC vids) were clearly marked if poss please

    • @FlyWithGreg
      @FlyWithGreg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      sounds like a premium feature, for members ;-)

    • @karlford5782
      @karlford5782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@FlyWithGreg As a member already, I look forward to it! 😉

  • @chonfaikuok8968
    @chonfaikuok8968 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    On 14th Jan, climb up to 821m,this is 1st time I catch the thermal. After watching yr clip, it gave me more impressive for climbing up, thx Greg.

  • @abdrahmanbaharin2618
    @abdrahmanbaharin2618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thnx Greg, good info's... 👍

  • @advancenetAU
    @advancenetAU 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    loving your videos a great source of education. learning stuff on every video.

  • @rodofiron5957
    @rodofiron5957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is such a great presentation thank you very much Greg. Such a nicely concise explanation with excellent visuals.

  • @jamesthebarman3979
    @jamesthebarman3979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for another great video Greg. Going to go put this into practice tomorrow out in Dominical, Costa Rica! 🤟🏼

  • @shawnnafzger6223
    @shawnnafzger6223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Greg, I've found all of your videos and content very useful, thanks for sharing your knowledge and Congrats Ripman Ridin on winning the Comment contest :D

  • @jobjohan2334
    @jobjohan2334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Greg! Awesome.

  • @scottpatterson4974
    @scottpatterson4974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Greg this is really good! Holding onto the first weak climb is something I'm struggling with at the moment, it's going to be great to have this knowledge in the back of my brain when I fly next.

  • @iseeupeeingalso
    @iseeupeeingalso 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very informative. Alot of guys and gals just luck out on finding thermals. Maybe an instructable video on flatland thermal finding. We tow alot where I'm from.

  • @edparkinson3425
    @edparkinson3425 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greg thank you!! For all your videos. I am am EP pilot, I haven’t flown for two years firstly because of injury and secondly due to Covid!! But all your videos are helping my with my theory work!!

  • @miguelsolorio5544
    @miguelsolorio5544 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gracias Greg muy buen video y tus enseñanzas son de mucha ayuda saludos desde San Diego CA

  • @Flo99Ver
    @Flo99Ver 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect explanation! Well done! 👍🏻😋

  • @jeremyhine2311
    @jeremyhine2311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Genius! Very helpful, thank you Greg

  • @susannewilliams
    @susannewilliams 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Really kind and clear.

  • @Naturalmedicineprescription
    @Naturalmedicineprescription 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent , that's taught me a lot more than I thought I knew ;),
    You quickly mentioned the thermal wouldn't go all the way up the hill and knew (why please explain?) it would stop at the broken ground and start rising without going any further up towards the hill top.. I also assume if the wind was coming from the sunny side things would be different ... is that another story then ? cheers Greg

  • @aaronjeancrombe4754
    @aaronjeancrombe4754 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such clear visual aids! Thank you so much for that amazing work. So helpful.

  • @johnnywiggers2420
    @johnnywiggers2420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanx Geg 4 the thermal use I will try it out

  • @chrisstrong8429
    @chrisstrong8429 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for explaining that so well. I am one of those who cling to the ridge in case i bomb out and have to walk back up (as I have done many times).

  • @tobi9850
    @tobi9850 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank your for your helpful videos. I just started Paragliding this year and fell into love with it.

  • @RadovanKrejci
    @RadovanKrejci 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good trick. Looking forward to trying it in the spring. Thank you Greg.

  • @gunthersendatzki5261
    @gunthersendatzki5261 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Greg, I will try this out in June in Bassano. 😀

  • @johannesziegler1770
    @johannesziegler1770 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks for sharing the knowledge. Must fly better!

  • @falconron4217
    @falconron4217 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greg, crazy thing get an inferred thermometer and aim it at different spots I think you will be amazed.

  • @horaciorivara1240
    @horaciorivara1240 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good tips, on my fliying zone, Mar del Plata, Argentina, are small hills like that, and finding the termal is just an art.

  • @sleightlytalented9998
    @sleightlytalented9998 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the info. Very clear. Thank you Sir!

  • @mojtabaebrahimi
    @mojtabaebrahimi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for your good explanation dear greg.

  • @Binfird
    @Binfird 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how you explained that

  • @kartik3595
    @kartik3595 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks again Greg for your valuable content! :)

  • @guntherbogenrieder8990
    @guntherbogenrieder8990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Greg. Thx for this amazing vid. To find the First bubble at a Ridge is for me as a beginner in XC flying really Hard. I your vid shows a Good strategy!

  • @ThisisLevani
    @ThisisLevani 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent visualisation!

  • @tennesseecaldelari4191
    @tennesseecaldelari4191 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for another super helpful video!!! now we wonder how we keep on doing the right choices 😁 cheers from Switzerland.

  • @saschagobbels2177
    @saschagobbels2177 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absoltly great ! Thats the content i am looking for ! good explaition!

  • @lereseaudepp
    @lereseaudepp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even if I know it by experience to share your simple trace remembers us the basics. Thanks

  • @AFlyingGlenn
    @AFlyingGlenn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, can't wait to start paragliding and catching thermals. Are you planning to do any new Volbiv adventures? I really enjoyed those you did on Flybubble. That's the kind of content to make a cup of tea and sit back to watch!

  • @SantoshDhal
    @SantoshDhal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was really interesting fact to know for ameture pilots like me. It's really nice how you explain the concepts. Thinking of subscribing for the membership... Happy flying..

  • @MestoHurbanovoTV
    @MestoHurbanovoTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Greg, for sharing your paragliding advices.

  • @lauraagazzi6629
    @lauraagazzi6629 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was a great start to my Sunday! 😊 Best regards from Germany (not too far from that beautiful Zugspitze mountain you have in the video's background 😉)

  • @boorispaul
    @boorispaul 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Greg, I'm following you for a long time now, and would like to let you know how much I do appreciate your small tips and tricks, and how to do's. Also back at flybubble i had been following you when you did your equipment reviews. Keep up with it, I think it is great to have someone like you, how is happy to share his experience and gives other pilots a lot try and learn by trying. I'm sorry I got only 2 thumbs to put up, but having more would make it to complicated to find gloves that would fit ;-). BR from Munich. Maybe we bub into each other one day around Kössen. Keep up with it, that stuff really rocks.
    All the best
    Captain Lee

  • @URZALA1
    @URZALA1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool Greg! Another tip in my bag, I kind of felt this trick on some flights but putting some words on it and having some visuals with you gps track helped in crystallising the technique; I'll sure try it on the next ones Big up!

  • @sooklall1
    @sooklall1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good job bro 👍 jeep on and i will surport you and thanks a millions Times 🙏

  • @happywatermelon9024
    @happywatermelon9024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very useful for a newbie like me. Thanks Greg!

  • @SPEEDINGJACK
    @SPEEDINGJACK ปีที่แล้ว

    This is again a good simple explanation 👍

  • @danielbennett8047
    @danielbennett8047 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your safety advice

  • @madsloper
    @madsloper 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience, I'll be sure to check back often to continue to learn.

  • @ralph_f16simulator
    @ralph_f16simulator ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much, so basically you turn upwind into the first decent lift bump. So my question is you look and remember the terrain and draw a mental line?

  • @samehaljundi6454
    @samehaljundi6454 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really really nice and thanks for sharing your experience

  • @telwalsh
    @telwalsh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super helpful video Greg!
    Thanks so mcuh.

  • @MikeyFirst
    @MikeyFirst 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Greg. It all makes sense. I've been flying for 13 years now, but still hope to learn more. Your insights help me with that.

  • @AgustinArneodo
    @AgustinArneodo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excelente información 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @daninagy7406
    @daninagy7406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It will be useful this spring! Thanks a lot

  • @koerz86
    @koerz86 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good video, well visualized, well explained, good for beginners

  • @yaquot
    @yaquot 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such brilliant tips, I was waiting for this video for ages😄👍.

  • @mercyshaver5264
    @mercyshaver5264 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the informational video

  • @jerikodesign
    @jerikodesign 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic!!!! Just discovered you! i'm starting paragliding lessons now and man i+m hooked on your channel! When is the next live??? Got some questions =) Keep on!!!!!

  • @biskupinn
    @biskupinn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the useful video. What's the software you're using to visualise the tracklog?

  • @ColoradoMikeC
    @ColoradoMikeC 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alright Ripman!!! Awesome video Greg! Thank you!

  • @marctobias8870
    @marctobias8870 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    An entertaining change from the current weather lockdown... Winter is back...

  • @HubertoNewsOfficial
    @HubertoNewsOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    All your videos are fantastic

  • @gargantuanz9390
    @gargantuanz9390 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Thank you 🙏 ❤️

  • @Webbielonglegs
    @Webbielonglegs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this video Greg, thank you

  • @benjienys3543
    @benjienys3543 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    always top top top greg :) thank you trom Tunisia !

  • @andrewhutchinson4628
    @andrewhutchinson4628 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one Greg, I am at the start of my flying journey, appreciate all your experience
    Any videos on the best vario’s for complete newbies ?

  • @1901bikerboy1901
    @1901bikerboy1901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love The visuals you've provided, it really helped me out on the new pilot and I keep getting out of the thermals
    Hopefully next flight I go up and stay in., I would love a video where you show weight shifting and how much inside and how much outside break to use
    I'm a bit nervous not applying enough outside break and potentially going into spin even though I use an A glider

  • @liamnelissen5770
    @liamnelissen5770 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant videos Greg !

  • @theshakuni7804
    @theshakuni7804 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another great tip!

  • @MrTJSLADE
    @MrTJSLADE 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an incredibly helpful video. Thanks Greg.

  • @raquelhernandezbarbero7941
    @raquelhernandezbarbero7941 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    me encanta tu canal ,aprendo mucho

  • @heidimaree1608
    @heidimaree1608 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Greg! I appreciate your videos! Baby bird learning how to thermal over here...

  • @Andyg2g
    @Andyg2g 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great instructional video! Thank you!

  • @Kcburnit
    @Kcburnit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank for the advise

  • @cipkalo
    @cipkalo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome work Greg!!!

  • @SailingRhapsode
    @SailingRhapsode 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a very informative video, thanks Greg. I'm really hoping to get started with paragliding.

  • @scottc2892
    @scottc2892 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Greg, great video mate, thanks!

  • @marcospredebon
    @marcospredebon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video with Good hints. Have a great 2021 Greg! with many long and safe flights! And videos as well :). Tks for sharing.

  • @richarddixon7691
    @richarddixon7691 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video really helpful for me as a newbie

  • @karolmargas8596
    @karolmargas8596 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Greg, This is great instruction. Simple but very well presented.

  • @TheRooster1972
    @TheRooster1972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Greg thanks! Great video! I actually got my first ever thermal today!! Without actually knowing it this is nearly exactly what I did. Although my flight was late afternoon and the sun was behind the ridge with the sun still affecting the flatland further out from the ridge. I was so happy with my achievement! I’m sure I made a meal of it compared to the pros but for a novice low hours pilot I was stoked with my climb up to 500m :) thanks your theory will help me in future to be a little more calculated about how I go about it. Awesome