Flying a Glider

The Texas Soaring Association (TSA) is a not-for-profit corporation devoted to motorless flight. Established in 1947, the club is located 15 minutes south of Midlothian, Texas, which is itself at the southern edge of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The club is maintained and operated by the voluntary efforts of its more than 200 members. The club operates from its own airfield and owns six single and four two-place sailplanes, plus four Pawnee towplanes. TSA operates year round on most flyable Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The club also operates on an unscheduled basis on other weekdays when the flying weather is really good!

This video was made with the interest of gliding in mind. This video was made by a small group of TSA youth members.

100% filmed on the GoPro hero 3 Black edition.

If you are interested in TSA, a link to our home webpage with all information about the club can be found here.

If you are interested in flying at TSA, a "FAST" program is sponsored by the club. A link with more information can be found here.

Information for visiting pilots.

[LukeBCtown]

As a kid I remember playing flight simulator and was always so confused by the glider. I thought it was a joke or some glitch in the program. Never knew flying without an engine was possible

[kingt.hawkings]

When I was in Holland, I saw these guys launching their sailplanes by vehicles from a grass field, I couldn't believe what I saw, but it worked and they had enough time to get in the thermals and produce a good flight!

[mauriciosoares]

I love this kind of plane but unfortunately I haven't had the opportunity to fly in one yet, I think it must be very nice! 
Wonderful video!!!

[keithnoneya]

That was so COOL! The selfy stick really helped in giving different aspects of view to help in making you feel like you were right there on the wing or just flying next to the glider. Really cool guys. Thanks for the awesome video. Ps the music for this was pretty much right on the money. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith

[shkdriver]

even a year after the last comment,   I find it funny that the geezer effect is still in full swing. I.E. "bad music, 'dem whipper snappers are silly/dangerous.This is an amazing tool and has more than 700, 000 views!These pilots are youth members and did a great job!

[matthewhowell]

I love how gliders have no engine so theyre pretty light and seem pretty fun to drive :)

[eoinator]

I’m doing the Canadian Air Cadets and we’re going gliding next week. So excited after seeing this video!!!!

[smithyrtd]

What a video, this makes me wan to get into flying

[Lascarnn]

I am interesting in gliders because there is no engine sound in the air. I wish i could listen for original sound in this video...

[matthewschmid]

I'm moving to dallas in 2 weeks. TSA looks awesome, and I can't wait to go visit your   amazing field! 

[Forkhunts]

I used to see these so often as a kid, now I can’t think of seeing one in the last 10 years

[TexasSoaring]

Thanks Bruno, many of your videos have inspired us.

[katherinerosemore]

This song makes me happy. But this... video and experience... i would be crying. Y'all are crazy! Props!! wish i could do stuff like this!

[cuttlefishpie]

Gliders are cool! Especially when you think the majority of the energy for flight is coming from the Sun millions of miles away!

[bridge]

I don't understand why everyone's complaining about the music. It's not bad music, and the video is amazing.

[sscheinfe]

Haha that's so freaking cool!!  Great unique perspective, love that goPro...

[Spoil]

This is so cool, brings back memories, when i was 16.. ..

[dukecorso]

This video is one of my dreams... Good job guys👍👌😉

[crazzycupcake]

When I'm older, I am going to become an airline pilot! I won't stop practising until I'm older and I WILL prove my friends wrong!

[soundyears]

Amazing video guys. Keep it up. I'm a fixed wing power pilot. This makes me want to jump in a glider!