Ben, epic flight and so cool to see the team flying in action. After watching so many of your videos the place names are starting to sound familiar. Thank you for that part of the narration.
I *love* the Ahuriri Valley. As a sailplane pilot very familiar with the Macenzie Basin and a still beginner paraglider I loved this video. I hope to someday do in a paraglider what I do in a sailplane, what you guys are doing here is inspiring. Great flights!
So much memories in this part of southern island. I remeber Pakituhi Hut was the first hut I ever slept in in NZ. Back in France now I'm starting to fly. I really hope I will be able to come back in your beautiful country hiking and flying this time. Thanks for these beautiful videos, there very well done, brings me lot of nostalgia ! Wish you the best fligths !
Wow. That was an amazing flight you guys had. Thank you so much for taking us along for the ride. You guys have come a long way in your flying and knowledge in this region now compared to a couple of years ago. It's so great to see this come together in a flight like this. Have fun in Northern Hemisphere....
Thanks mate!! Hey question for you, with that SW about 15knts you think that easterly cloud on the Thumbs was converging? You think it would've been possible to fly the side of it to continue N?
Another masterpiece by you Ben. Both: The flight and the documentation! Best greetings from austria, come visit us, season is just starting over here! 😊
With the MBZ, if you are flying in "formation" one pilot can do the broadcast for your group, just include in the call how many there are of you. I presume that particular MBZ is local traffic only and there is no controller/information. You are more likely to get into trouble dropping f-bombs and c-bombs on the radio. ;-)
Haha awesome thanks mate, yeah we considered it but thought it wasn't worth the risk for the sake of Julia loosing the record if we got separated... Kinga had hers taken off her for not being licensed.
I've been checking and watching your channel for so long...simply awesome. question...I have a glider license for now like 6 years...but I'm looking to switch to a paragliding license...does it worth it? How would a transition from Glider to paraglider be? greetings from Slovenia :) keep going
Ahh cool!! Yeah well I guess you will have a big advantage because you will already understand some of the technical weather stuff and how thermaling works. How ever there's still a lot of glider flying skills you'll need to learn, how to launch, land, decent techniques etc. Should be fast learning for you though!
@@BenjaminKellett Thanks for all the info, Benjamin...I will definitely visit some of the opening days of one of the paragliding clubs and will take a closer look of this beautiful sport :) Thanks, and many safe and high flights :)
A shame Queenstown has become impoverished and problenatic with homelessness since the Scamdemic lockdowns. Toxic chemtrail clouds are a hazard for your passtime, not so much real clouds, Ben.
It’s nice to see Wanaka from the air. Thanks for bringing back memories of a great holiday in NZ!
Awesome! Thanks mate, its a beautiful country eh?
The walk balances out all that sitting.
This is amazing! I'm from the Philippines and man, the scenery is amazing. Great flying!
Thank you!!
Fantastic flight and video! Happy days! 🏆👍
Thanks mate!!!
Amazing content Ben. Cheers!
Ben, epic flight and so cool to see the team flying in action. After watching so many of your videos the place names are starting to sound familiar. Thank you for that part of the narration.
Awesome!!
Awesome ParaDoco again! Great commentary too. Thanks for sharing it 🚀😀
No problemo! Glad you enjoyed it!
I *love* the Ahuriri Valley. As a sailplane pilot very familiar with the Macenzie Basin and a still beginner paraglider I loved this video. I hope to someday do in a paraglider what I do in a sailplane, what you guys are doing here is inspiring. Great flights!
Thanks mate! Yeah what a place eh! Ahuriri is some of the best flying in the country I reckon!
So much memories in this part of southern island. I remeber Pakituhi Hut was the first hut I ever slept in in NZ.
Back in France now I'm starting to fly. I really hope I will be able to come back in your beautiful country hiking and flying this time.
Thanks for these beautiful videos, there very well done, brings me lot of nostalgia !
Wish you the best fligths !
Awesome!! You have to come back for a visit!!
the lake scenery is outstanding!
Thanks!
Excellent flight. I'm jealous of the scenery out there!
It's a pretty special place.
Cinematography just keeps getting better love and well done amazing flight! Keep ‘‘em coming!
Cheers mate!! Will do!
Great flight and great scenery!
Congrats
Thank you!!
Wow. That was an amazing flight you guys had. Thank you so much for taking us along for the ride. You guys have come a long way in your flying and knowledge in this region now compared to a couple of years ago. It's so great to see this come together in a flight like this.
Have fun in Northern Hemisphere....
Thanks mate! There's so much potential here, just need more people out there doing it!
One of your best all round vids so far. Thanks for taking the time to film while you fly and then edit into a beautiful film. Just perfect :)
Thanks mate!!
Incredible achievements, all of you. Ben, i love watching your videos, keep up the great work 😊
Thanks very much!!
Awesome, well done, what a day! I'd be happy with that in my Ventus at 49:1 :)
Thanks mate!! Hey question for you, with that SW about 15knts you think that easterly cloud on the Thumbs was converging? You think it would've been possible to fly the side of it to continue N?
I always enjoy your videos. Thanks
Awesome! Cheers mate!
Awesome stuff
Cheers John!
excelent content, congratulations on such a nice flight!
Thank you!
wow the landscape is so beautiful!
New Zealand is an endless postcard!
great edit, thank
No problem! Thanks mate!
Been waiting on this one. The sea breeze is pain.
Yeah we were fortunate to beat it! If we had taken off after 11 at Coronet I'm sure we wouldn't have made it past Twizel.
Another masterpiece by you Ben.
Both: The flight and the documentation!
Best greetings from austria, come visit us, season is just starting over here! 😊
Thanks mate!! Awesome! I'm on my way, I fly out of NZ at the end of April!
Amazing video, keep up the good work.
Thank you very much!
Increadible whats possible to achive in one single flight. If I could do a fraction of that this year I would be so happy. 😮😅
Thanks mate! Go for it!!
hey love your videos! would love to come and fly in nz one day :)
You should! It's a awesome place for an adventure!
👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥❤
With the MBZ, if you are flying in "formation" one pilot can do the broadcast for your group, just include in the call how many there are of you. I presume that particular MBZ is local traffic only and there is no controller/information. You are more likely to get into trouble dropping f-bombs and c-bombs on the radio. ;-)
Haha awesome thanks mate, yeah we considered it but thought it wasn't worth the risk for the sake of Julia loosing the record if we got separated... Kinga had hers taken off her for not being licensed.
@@BenjaminKellett Oh, the NZHGPA being pedantic! I hadn't considered that.
Great flight nonetheless. Well done to you all.
I've been checking and watching your channel for so long...simply awesome.
question...I have a glider license for now like 6 years...but I'm looking to switch to a paragliding license...does it worth it? How would a transition from Glider to paraglider be?
greetings from Slovenia :)
keep going
Ahh cool!! Yeah well I guess you will have a big advantage because you will already understand some of the technical weather stuff and how thermaling works. How ever there's still a lot of glider flying skills you'll need to learn, how to launch, land, decent techniques etc. Should be fast learning for you though!
@@BenjaminKellett Thanks for all the info, Benjamin...I will definitely visit some of the opening days of one of the paragliding clubs and will take a closer look of this beautiful sport :)
Thanks, and many safe and high flights :)
There is an international film festival called Mountains On Stage.. why not make a Volbiv movie and submit to it?
I’ve considered doing something like this for a while, trying to keep improving my standards until I reach that level! 🤓
As sad as I am about the season coming to a close, at least Mr Kellett can get some editing and posting happening!
haha exactly mate! Need to get through it before I leave for Europe! 😅 Few more coming!
A shame Queenstown has become impoverished and problenatic with homelessness since the Scamdemic lockdowns. Toxic chemtrail clouds are a hazard for your passtime, not so much real clouds, Ben.
Come on bud???