Video: Over The Alps With No Engine, Whatcha Gonna Do? Enjoy The Ride : )

 Soaring is still relatively unknown to the average avgeek... I wish I knew what to do to change that. Sailplanes are a fantastic and exhilarating way to fly, and flying some of them over the Alps as this video shows makes for an incredibly amazing adventure. One thing you sure don't need for this adventure is an engine!

 The video can be watched in HD thanx to the GoPro Hero2 cameras used, and you might notice a few of the views are from a camera mounted on a stick and held out thru the open fresh air vent! I love that. In fact, the thumbnail for the video is an example of this. It's also cool to see that the sailplanes are launched with a winch rather than with towplanes. I'm sure not against towplanes, but winches are an extremely affordable method for getting airborne.

 You can also learn a little more about this June 2012 Alps flying adventure by checking out this post at the Devon & Somerset Gliding Club News blog (England) - these guys sure know how to have fun : )