Beach Runs At Torrey Pines: The Remix

Paul Naton · Feb 14, 2009, 10:07 PM

This a special video for you guys.

This is a REMIX of a clip from my full-scale gliding film Redline Sky. Jonathan Tappan shot this epic Torrey footage a few years ago and I spent tons of time fixing and re-editing the poor quality footage to look good. I took original DVD edit and ran it through Apple's Color app, to add some nice FX. Music by Dirty Vegas which strangely fit.

Post comment or question here.

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You can watch a higher quality version via YouTube, just go to my
Soaring Channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/pnaton

Paul Naton
www.radiocarbonart.com

Wake Turbulence · Feb 14, 2009, 10:36 PM

Now that was COOL!
Thanks for posting and sharing.

Diggs · Feb 15, 2009, 12:54 AM

Great vid! Never really thought about doing full scale gliding, but man, that will give you the urge. Thanks for the film, very well done!

Diggs

joel63 · Feb 15, 2009, 02:22 AM

..... I wanna do that !

Wylie Shaw · Feb 15, 2009, 03:51 AM

So do I but I don't have the $100,000 admission price..

dmt · Feb 15, 2009, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wylie Shaw

So do I but I don't have the $100,000 admission price..

I flew gliders as a teenager (well, maybe I was 20 -- can't remember exactly). You don't have to buy your own. Just getting up for a few lessons can be a great experience, and, for many, less money than buying another RC model and associated equipment that they don't really even need (that is, if they already have a few models). Just sayin'. Nobody has to do it if they don't want to of course(!), but if someone is interested in getting their feet wet, the cost isn't immense (but rather, can be in line with getting semi-seriously into RC gliders).

pyrsly · Feb 15, 2009, 09:48 AM

steme, discus, ventus i think. Nice! Wat is a old school?
Bravo Paul! Awesome video!

Jimn8uay · Feb 15, 2009, 10:17 AM

Paul! Freakin' awesome video! If you've ever been to Torrey as I have, just imagining a full size glider flying overhead approaching from the east as in the videos is just unbelievable! And the speeds they flew looked incredible...Wow!!

Great job editing the video. You truly have skills...

What a way to wake up on a Sunday morning...I almost snorted my coffee when I saw the first high speed pass from the east, behind, out over the ocean...wow!

Jim

Thermalator · Feb 15, 2009, 10:23 AM

Paul,

Thanks for the video - the local full scale club (AGCSC) is currently working on the permitting paperwork for the 2009 soaring season at Torrey, although the construction at UCSD surrounding the gliderport makes it increasingly difficult. If RCers want to assist the AGCSC in keeping "full scale" sailplanes alive at Torrey, I encourage them to contact AGCSC directly via Ed Slater <ejs044@cox.net>. They will need assistance with ground crews, etc. Many of us are still trying our hardest to keep this location available for all forms of motorless flight.

Gary Fogel

Paul Naton · Feb 15, 2009, 11:24 AM

Thanks guys!
The original footage was shot on analog 8mm video, and though the scenes were spectacular, the video quality was poor, jerky, and there was some tape damage that ruined a few scenes. For the Redline Sky DVD, I spent a fair amount of time repairing the footage frame by frame, and running it thru the stabilizer filters to take out the motion. Tons of work, but I saved this rare and epic footage and made it into a watchable short.

There are about 3 days a year where the conditions are right, and rare to get the best pilots on the ridge going OFF. The Stemme S10 flew in from Warner Springs, and pilot Garret W got a warning from the FAA on those beach runs.......heres a picture from the cockpit that day. Fishing anyone?

You can watch a higher quality version of this film on my YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/pnaton

Michael Johnson · Feb 15, 2009, 11:57 AM

I got married at the gliderport. It would have been very cool to have sailed off with my new bride after saying our vows. That was awsome! Thanks for sharing.

MJ

Mikeyburger240 · Feb 15, 2009, 02:38 PM

wow amazing

W.W. Corrigan · Feb 16, 2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Garret W got a warning from the FAA on those beach runs......

Classsic FAA. Always the first to step in and ruin a good time

20 years ago I used to chase antelope across wyoming in a Piper Navajo. Low flight is one of the most addicting things you can do in an airplane. Also TERRIBLY unforgiving. Still, can you imagine the exhilaration of doing this in the surf.

wylchyl · Feb 17, 2009, 12:48 PM

Loved it, LOVED IT!!! I'm scheduled for a sailplane orientation flight this week - weather permitting. This clip just sets the hook that much deeper, LOL!

Thanks for sharing, Cheers!
Raul

Ezza · Feb 18, 2009, 05:49 AM

That is amazing!!

Some of those low flyby's over the runway are under the shear. Semi ds'ing.

You can see the wings complaining as he goes through the shear. Gutsiest flying I have seen. Thanks for posting.

Eric

Feb 14, 2009, 10:07 PM	#1
Paul Naton Liftzone Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lewisburg, PA Posts: 687	Beach Runs At Torrey Pines: The Remix This a special video for you guys. This is a REMIX of a clip from my full-scale gliding film Redline Sky. Jonathan Tappan shot this epic Torrey footage a few years ago and I spent tons of time fixing and re-editing the poor quality footage to look good. I took original DVD edit and ran it through Apple's Color app, to add some nice FX. Music by Dirty Vegas which strangely fit. Post comment or question here. Radio Carbon Art always gives you the best video content on the web. You can watch a higher quality version via YouTube, just go to my Soaring Channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/pnaton Paul Naton www.radiocarbonart.com Attached Files TORREY FS FX CLIP FINAL.wmv (39.24 MB, 550 views) Last edited by Paul Naton; Feb 15, 2009 at 11:13 AM.

Feb 15, 2009, 03:51 AM	#5
Wylie Shaw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Clearlake, CA. USA Posts: 835	You wanna do that!! So do I but I don't have the $100,000 admission price..

Feb 15, 2009, 10:23 AM	#9
Thermalator Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 16	Torrey Sailplanes Paul, Thanks for the video - the local full scale club (AGCSC) is currently working on the permitting paperwork for the 2009 soaring season at Torrey, although the construction at UCSD surrounding the gliderport makes it increasingly difficult. If RCers want to assist the AGCSC in keeping "full scale" sailplanes alive at Torrey, I encourage them to contact AGCSC directly via Ed Slater <ejs044@cox.net>. They will need assistance with ground crews, etc. Many of us are still trying our hardest to keep this location available for all forms of motorless flight. Gary Fogel

Feb 15, 2009, 11:24 AM	#10
Paul Naton Liftzone Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lewisburg, PA Posts: 687	Thanks guys! The original footage was shot on analog 8mm video, and though the scenes were spectacular, the video quality was poor, jerky, and there was some tape damage that ruined a few scenes. For the Redline Sky DVD, I spent a fair amount of time repairing the footage frame by frame, and running it thru the stabilizer filters to take out the motion. Tons of work, but I saved this rare and epic footage and made it into a watchable short. There are about 3 days a year where the conditions are right, and rare to get the best pilots on the ridge going OFF. The Stemme S10 flew in from Warner Springs, and pilot Garret W got a warning from the FAA on those beach runs.......heres a picture from the cockpit that day. Fishing anyone? You can watch a higher quality version of this film on my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/pnaton Attached Thumbnails 43.7 KB · Views: 134

Feb 17, 2009, 12:48 PM	#14
wylchyl Fly it like U rented it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 245	reelin me in... Loved it, LOVED IT!!! I'm scheduled for a sailplane orientation flight this week - weather permitting. This clip just sets the hook that much deeper, LOL! Thanks for sharing, Cheers! Raul

Feb 14, 2009, 10:36 PM	#2
Wake Turbulence Pompano Hill Flyers Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 254	Now that was COOL! Thanks for posting and sharing.

Feb 15, 2009, 12:54 AM	#3
Diggs All Things That Fly Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 5,696	Great vid! Never really thought about doing full scale gliding, but man, that will give you the urge. Thanks for the film, very well done! Diggs

Feb 15, 2009, 02:22 AM	#4
joel63 Feeling lucky .... Punk Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 219	..... I wanna do that !

Feb 15, 2009, 09:48 AM	#7
pyrsly Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Key West Posts: 751	steme, discus, ventus i think. Nice! Wat is a old school? Bravo Paul! Awesome video!

Feb 15, 2009, 10:17 AM	#8
Jimn8uay JimN8UAY Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Parma, OH Posts: 154	Paul! Freakin' awesome video! If you've ever been to Torrey as I have, just imagining a full size glider flying overhead approaching from the east as in the videos is just unbelievable! And the speeds they flew looked incredible...Wow!! Great job editing the video. You truly have skills... What a way to wake up on a Sunday morning...I almost snorted my coffee when I saw the first high speed pass from the east, behind, out over the ocean...wow! Jim

Feb 15, 2009, 11:57 AM	#11
Michael Johnson New Rodeo, Same Clown Suit Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, Yuma AZ Posts: 568	I got married at the gliderport. It would have been very cool to have sailed off with my new bride after saying our vows. That was awsome! Thanks for sharing. MJ

Feb 15, 2009, 02:38 PM	#12
Mikeyburger240 Gravity always Wins :( Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 187	wow amazing

Feb 18, 2009, 05:49 AM	#15
Ezza DS = -$ & :-) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Byron Bay, Australia Posts: 1,286	That is amazing!! Some of those low flyby's over the runway are under the shear. Semi ds'ing. You can see the wings complaining as he goes through the shear. Gutsiest flying I have seen. Thanks for posting. Eric

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