874 km Glider Flight with Detailed Commentary

On Sep 3, 2026 I launched from Boulder, Colorado with the goal to fly my glider to New Mexico and back. I put significant effort into this video, the second one that I've shot with my Insta 360 x6 camera. a demonstration of the takeoff using my gliders's retractable engine (a Solo 2625 01i) tips to fly faster on cross-country soaring flights explanation of safety related issues with detailed commentary of the flight and the terrain throughout. Feedback on my other videos suggests that viewers appreciate the long-form format with extensive comments and explanations. I have tried to live up to that standard even though this meant days of editing work. Let me know what you like and what might be even better. If you like this video, here’s more that you may also find interesting: My other soaring videos:    / @chessintheai.  . My soaring website: https://chessintheair.com/ Plus you can follow me on Facebook at:   / chessintheair   All music in the video is from Epidemic Sound. I tried to pick tracks that capture my ever changing moods throughout the flight. Enjoy!