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Flying Simon
Netherlands
Приєднався 14 січ 2018
Hello! My name is Simon and I love everything involving flight! Follow my journey and see the wonderful perspective of flight.
A message from Class 23-2
As you might know I am student at KLM Flight Academy. As per tradition, each class presents their logo or emblem with their name after some time on campus. We had great fun making this film and so I couldn't withstand the urge to post it to this channel as well. I hope you enjoy and we'll be back with gliding content soon!
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Відео
First (powered) solo at KLM Flight Academy
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A day to remember! More than 12 years after flying solo for the first time in a glider, it was time to do the same in the TB10. A memorable moment that comes with plenty of tradition. ☁️ Use code 'FLYINGSIMON' for 10% discount for new users on SkySight.io when buying an annual subscription. Instagram: flying.simon The club I fly at: www.zcdeelen.nl The music I use: www.epidemicso...
A New Chapter
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It's has been a while... After finishing my studies in Aerospace Engineering. I will now pursue a career as a pilot at KLM Flight Academy. Thank you all for following my aviation journey, let's see what this next chapter will bring! ☁️ Use code 'FLYINGSIMON' for 10% discount for new users on SkySight.io when buying an annual subscription. Instagram: flying.simon The club I fly at...
Fighting for the win on the last day
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Results: www.soaringspot.com/en_gb/open-militaire-kampioenschappen-maldens-vlak-2023/results/combi/task-5-on-2023-06-16/total
Leading the way | Day three
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Results: www.soaringspot.com/en_gb/open-militaire-kampioenschappen-maldens-vlak-2023/results/combi/task-3-on-2023-06-14/daily
500k in the blue? | Day two
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Results: www.soaringspot.com/en_gb/open-militaire-kampioenschappen-maldens-vlak-2023/results/combi/task-2-on-2023-06-13/daily
Tough one, day one
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Results: www.soaringspot.com/en_gb/open-militaire-kampioenschappen-maldens-vlak-2023/results/combi/task-1-on-2023-06-12/daily
Daily vlogs return
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Find the competition here: www.soaringspot.com/en_gb/open-militaire-kampioenschappen-maldens-vlak-2023/results
Spectacular Final Glide at the Worlds | LS4 | 🇨🇿
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Welcome to my favourite final glide in a long time! Coming from the North-west at Tabor you have an amazing view of the city! Enjoy! Let me know what video's you think I should do next! ☁️☁️ Use code 'FLYINGSIMON' for 10% discount for new users on SkySight.io when buying an annual subscription Become a Patreon and support the channel: www.patreon.com/flyingsimon Instagram: flying...
CRAZY Arcus JET Take-off
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The Arcus JET Selflauncher, one of only four in the world. That I had the incredible opportunity to fly with Gordon from Minden-Tahoe. The full video of the ridiculous flight we had after this take-off, will be online soon. Let me know what video's you think I should do next! ☁️☁️ Use code 'FLYINGSIMON' for two free extra months for new users on SkySight.io when buying an annual subscription Be...
Becoming a JET PILOT | Starting the JS3 JET
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One particular feature of the JS3 that I flew back in March is the JET! I have never flown this alternative to the turbo engine but I was very excited to try it out! Would you try out the jet and feel like Maverick for a day? Let me know what video's you think I should do next! ☁️☁️ Use code 'FLYINGSIMON' for two free extra months for new users on SkySight.io when buying an annual subscription ...
Tight formation with multiple Gliders
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Tight formation with multiple Gliders
6,5 hours of Flying and no points | JWGC Day 8
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6,5 hours of Flying and no points | JWGC Day 8
Should I switch to Aerobatics? | JWGC Day 5
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Should I switch to Aerobatics? | JWGC Day 5
Dear YouTube, I did something stupid | JWGC Day Four
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Dear UA-cam, I did something stupid | JWGC Day Four
I’m moving to Czech Republic | JWGC Day 3
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I’m moving to Czech Republic | JWGC Day 3
Points on the board! | JWGC 2022 Day 1
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Points on the board! | JWGC 2022 Day 1
In and out of TROUBLE with FES, twice! | Schempp-Hirth Discus 2c FES
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In and out of TROUBLE with FES, twice! | Schempp-Hirth Discus 2c FES
EPIC Flying Weekend in Germany | JS3, Ventus, Discus2cFES
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EPIC Flying Weekend in Germany | JS3, Ventus, Discus2cFES
Gliding into the LIGHT | Autumn Flight in the LS4
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Gliding into the LIGHT | Autumn Flight in the LS4
Theres no engine
Jet over music
You said that the span of the Grunau was 39 meters. I am sure that you meant 39 feet. Very nice video. Thank you for posting.
I also see 2 Eurofighters in 1:09 put speed on x2 and you will see them really
Not much flying for a "review" video...
No attempt to reduce airbrake before touchdown. It seems a combination of high approach speed and tailwind forced the max airbrake all through round-out and touchdown. The field looked rather rough, too. Were you forced to take a tailwind due to height and direction of approach? First time I watched this, I thought it was an out-landing.
In europe we usually land with full airbrakes to prevent bouncing and flare the glider almoast compleatly stalls to land it, it seems to me that he didnt flare enough
Probably - not sure - you did not flew over the field so as to have a good evaluation of its conditions... Also it looks like speed was a little higher than desirable...
Been there, done that at Camphill in my case in a Slingsby Prefect - -bloody marvellous!
You have now enjoyed a “ proper glider”. You should now find an H 17 Hutter and take that for a squirt. I promise, you won’t be disappointed
Ok so ive only been messing around in the ultralight aircraft arena for about a year, and obviously i dont know quite a bit. I guess my question here is do these gliders fall into the same category as an ultralight ie fuel restrictions and altitude restrictions. Like im only allowed to have 5 gallons of fuel in board and i forget what the max ceiling is but i wouldnt go anywhere near it in my little gyroplane. And does strapping an engine on to one of these things change how its classified?
The Arcus has an MTO of 850kg, american ultralight rules don´t apply. An engined glider is still considerd an sailplane, but in some countries you have an extra registration which you can still fly with a glider pilots licence. for example in germany an pure sailplane is registrated as D-number and an motorglider as D-K, but bouth can be flown with a sailplane licence
@@randomguyinanglider fair enough but I live in the states and fly in the states so im really only concerned with the laws that would effect me. Like with my gyroplane/gyrocopter I had a main 5 gallon fuel cell going into a 1/2 gallon surge tank for the fuel injection system. Laws being what they are I was in violation because ultralight aircraft may only carry 5 gallons of fuel. That required me to modify the fuel cell to compensate for my unauthorized 1/2 gallon, so before I jump into something like a glider with auxiliary jet, ducted fan etc... I'd like to know what's what
Poor landing , full airbrake did not help at the end, and hopeless (none existent) )lookout.
Be good to have a video for initial wifi and phone connection problems
Marvelous
I have had bad landings too. Bragging about the good ones is bad policy.
Heel leuk!
Bravo.thenks
Back in 1963 I started gliding with the Barossa Valley Gliding Club and our training glider was called a kookaburra. I soloed in it a year later then converted to a single seater which was called a kingfisher which looked similar to the Grunau Baby only it didn’t have wing struts plus it had an enclosed cockpit. I have many great memories from those days . Due to marriage and work and leaving the Barossa I stopped gliding. I still fly but now I own a single engine Jabiru and being retired at 75 it’s two to three times a week. I’ve got nearly three and a half thousand hours up now .
I’m glad I solo’d in the USA. My instructor just shook my hand.
Schitterend mooi gedaan Simon en de rest van de klas!
leuk!! Lekkere edit, druk geweest.....
Hoogh
Wow! Seems like a leuke klas
From the camera perspective it looked far more dire. I was thinking roll the glider passed 90 degrees and pull the spoilers to find an exit.
In 1982 I learned to fly gliders. While the rest of the world had moved onto fibreglass construction, these were wood and Canvas. If you get a chance, get a front seat in a Kirby Cadet mk3 and see what I experienced back then, and what my first solo at 16 years old with only 23 launches, experienced.
Other than eye protection....if looks are amazing , then so much fun is so good for the soul. More people should have some.
Went belly up to the glider on which you were essentially flying formation with. Should have done an overshoot maneuver flying below and to the outside of the traffic you were converging upon. Diving under offers more energy for maneuvering and the best visual of the most airspace where you know you have aircraft that you must keep an eye on. Belly up and converging on 2 or 3 planes at similar altitude is not a good plan. Betting your life you're turning tighter than they are. If this type of thing is typical, you all need to be formation qualified.
Der Arcus ist der Schreck der alten offenen Klasse geworden. Selbst bei schlechtem Wetter, 5m mehr Spannweite und einer Gleitzahl von 1:59 hatte ich zu oft das Nachsehen.
Honestly even seeing an ASH30 is super rare, as they made only 10-15 pieces.
Hi from the UK. really cool clear footage and content. Thanks for sharing
Too much energy my man. Let the glider set down by itself, he will be gentle.
I suspect that wasn’t your home airfield which you were landing on.
Congratulations Simon I hope you will have a great time flying in klm🎉
Formation flying is a specialized technique that requires practice with other pilots. This is stupid. Good luck.
I had a close encounter with a SIAI-Marchetti S.211. He was doing touch-and-goes on a busy gliding day at our airfield. That was a crazy experience. (Sadly, he later had a mid-air with a sister jet while formation flying.)
Van harte Gefeliciteerd Simon geweldig werk 😁👍🏼✈️🔥🔥🔥
Proficiat Simon🎉
For a Glider Pilot it only Tool 3 flight? Allways happy landings
Congrats!
AND again solo congrats mate
FLYING SIMON😍😍😍😍😍
Congratulations on this milestone mate!
OMG ITS FLYING SIMON
Hoi bram
Why full airbrakes for all of the circuit? No wonder the landing was heavy.
Flying commercial is fantastic but unfortunately steals your time for gliding. Let us know when you figure out how to combine these two. Good luck with the training!
Congratulations Simon!
tot zaterdag....🙂
niet dus
Woow this is really great and exciting news Simon! Ofcourse congratulations with your Master degree and congratulations with your training at the KLM Flight Academy for becoming your CPL and pilot with KLM! Wish you all the luck and fun the next two years with another great study and adventure! 😁👍🏼✈️
Life on campus has been quiet…
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Good to see you spreading your wings like a true duckling learning to fly!