850 km TRAVEL by GLIDER to the ALPS - Day 3

The most epic glider flight of my 3 days flying adventure. You feel like a tiny bird in-between the huge mountains. Passing the Kitzsteinhorn and Hintertuxer glacier - two stunning ski areas in Austria. Only with the power of nature!

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[johnyves]

I watched your flight. I am a 40, 000 hour pilot ( gliders, fighters, public transport including the latest B748-I ) and I must say it gave me the idea to start gliding again . Thank you for the beautifull scenery and gliding suspense! Stay safe Stefan !

[wenigdabei]

Props to the cameraman for filming and playing the flute at the same time. Respect

[chris]

Today I learned gliders can cover real distances just...gliding :o I always thought you had a max altitude and you fell from there. What a cool hobby/experience.

[miketriesmotorsports]

I've flown single engine aircraft, and even as light as they are, they glide like slick bricks. I cannot fathom how a glider can climb by "it being kind of windy upwards". It looks super fun! Great video!

[pops]

love listening to your realtime inflight analysis and conversations with yourself. Skill based optimistic confidence and the "never give up" attitude in soaring flight it's what separates us from the rest. Very helpful for low time pilots in helping them expand their minds too. Thanks from the Wild West of USA.

[profiskipinternational]

So mind boggling to cruise along the ridges ... unbelievable these modern glider machines and their climbing ratio. Tks so much to take us with. The saying "flying like an eagle" I suppose comes pretty close to how u must feel. Keep safe ! And hopefully more to come. Your job as an ambassador of mother nature's beautyness is so important to teach people around the globe.

[rhlchrs]

What a nice journey brother.. thanks for bringing this adventurous trip to us...loved it

[hepgeoff]

That was a beautiful flight! I have to admit, you made me a little nervous when it looked like you were so close to the mountain peaks. But I know you need the thermals, and you are a professional, so no worries. I'm totally amazed at your skills, and anyone who flies gliders. Just subscribed to your channel.

[bengaliinplatforms]

This was your best one yet, it’s hard to top gliding the ridges of snow covered Alpine mountains. Hopefully the algorithm does it justice and you hit 10 million views.

[Alyfyt]

im a 25 year retired air force veteran and i say must your cordination skills are impressive son, making me feel like getting up in the air again after all these years, you are going places son, and im not taking about the sky .appreciate u inspire us oldheads, salute to you stefan!

[gadi]

Such an amazing view and adventure. I wonder how one can be so relaxed when you always need to think about the next thermal force and altitude😎... amazing

[kevinwells]

That was so relaxing. It really was. It made me feel like I should have tried this. I have flown a 150 and a Piper Cub solo, and flown with many friends. But never a glider. You made me so comfortable with what you were doing - circling in thermals, accruing height when you needed it, and then flying so close the mountains, and such beautiful scenery. Thank you Stefan. That was outstanding flying.

[ambroiserabier]

"Let me check the mountains with my glider before we decide if we go skiing this week."

[MisterRay]

I want more of this. It just seems like such a low-impact way to travel without compromising much of anything except the fact that it could maybe get lonely? But those views😍

[ceezb]

People who fly gliders are truly special... no engine, solely rely on their skills for reading wind patterns. Incredible, I know I couldn't do it.

It's crazy how you find the pockets of warm air rising and use that to elevate. Insane. Just insane.

[billionswithbrandon]

Incredible Stefan - this video brought me back to when I was 17 years old gliding in the UK. We rode thermals for 3 hours, doing aerials and it was the first time I almost fell sick from a flight. Gorgeous view and reminder why I'm getting back into aviation! ✈️

[colingrant]

Simply awesome! I'm not a glider pilot, so was on the edge of my seat for most of that video.

[ThaSouthMU]

This is incredible. I understand the mechanics behind it and the science but this still blows my mind how these aircraft can stay aloft for so long and so high unpowered. Amazing video. 😮

[titahibayflier]

Well done Stefan, what an epic 3 days flying. What an amazing way to live your life man. Soaring is the best!!

[tsoggi]

was für ein schönes Hobby. Danke für die tollen Bilder!