Random Soaring in FSX

**HardCub** · 08-07-2009, 11:47 PM

Hello everyone!

I have not been able to be here as much lately as I want to... but I do have several folders of pictures I have made over the last several months which I plan to share with you. Here is one of those flights.

For this FSX post, I was flying the DG 808S 18-meter Sailplane and I also have a picture of the Ultralight Trike. I really like flying sailplanes myself, because they are so quiet...relaxing & thrilling @ once!

I used to fly R/C sailplanes on a weekly basis for many years, and I used a "High-Start Launch" system to get the glider to altitude.(basically a HUGE rubberband with a small parachute attached) I eventually learned how to end the flights by catching it with my bare hands (very exciting!)

Back then, I was flying the now expired model design known as "The Gentle Lady" by Carl Goldberg Models, which featured a 72" wingspan & required 2-channels of R/C. It looked very much like the beautiful glider included with FSX. I sure do miss that sailplane!

Microsoft FSX Gold Edition + SP2 + Acceleration Exp. Pack
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**adamb** · 08-08-2009, 12:01 AM

So you have taken up soaring have you buddy,i kind of like it myself,nice for a change of pace.Fantastic shots and the scenery is stunning,they look like a photo

Glad to see you back at the forum Glenn,missed viewing your posts.Well have a great weekend my friend

Adam

**American** · 08-08-2009, 12:06 AM

These are real beautys, Glenn!

**Ragtopjohnny** · 08-08-2009, 12:29 AM

Really nice looking ones there Glenn! Glad to see some shots there buddy!

I don't know, I still think you're that cast member from my Dad's show - when ever he's not on, you're around - and the show's ending in September - hmmmmmmmm, are they done filming all ready????

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**Rimshot** · 08-08-2009, 06:45 AM

Very nice Glenn

**andrewclaridge** · 08-08-2009, 07:09 AM

There are quite incredible shots Glenn. Thanks for posting them, I really enjoyed viewing. You brough back some memories of my 2 flights in a sailplane ("glider" here in UK!!) when I was a lot younger! One of the most exciting things was the winch launch!! Takes your breath away!

I have never got on with the gliding in fs9 it's so unrealistic!!

**HardCub** · 08-08-2009, 08:26 AM

Thanks so much guys for the great comments on this. I wasn't sure if you would like it or not.

Andrew: I have always wanted to fly a "glider" and I plan to do it soon. There's an airfield in Chester, South Carolina which is about 1.5 hours away where I can buy a ride. A friend of mine goes there to practice skydiving almost every weekend; he can help me with finding the right plane.

I agree with you about the FS9 experience ~ it pretty much sucks! However, in the new FSX platform it is AWESOME! The wind noise is very realistic and the weightless feeling of silent flight in a glider appears to be very well represented (based on what I think it would feel like in the real world, not having actually done it yet!) Also in FSX, you have the option of using a towplane to take you aloft, which can be a lot of fun!