XC - Retrieval Tips - 2004
by Andre Odinius
I sat at my PC feeling a little sad that I had 18missed a great day at Talybont Wales late in April 2004. But I then thought of how I would be able to get back to the car after an epic day, being stranded in the middle of Wales, especially as the last couple of XC’s in 2003 were rather arduous when it came to making my way back...
read article ....Flying Height Bands :: Bomber
Flying Height Bands
by Bomber, Western Soarers HG Club
Introduction
This article provides a view of the changing thermal conditions during a typical day and a suggested approach to making the best use of these conditions. Most of the background material for this article has been sourced from the Soaring Symposia, In-flight Decisions, and modified for...
by Bomber, Western Soarers HG Club
Introduction
This article provides a view of the changing thermal conditions during a typical day and a suggested approach to making the best use of these conditions. Most of the background material for this article has been sourced from the Soaring Symposia, In-flight Decisions, and modified for...
Ten Tips To Get You There :: Bomber
Ten Tips To Get You There
by Bomber, Western Soarers HG Club
INTRODUCTION
This article looks at some small things you can do that should increase your chances of getting to where you plan to.
TIP ONE
The first tip is to estimate how long it will take you to fly your chosen course. Given you know the thermal heights for the...
by Bomber, Western Soarers HG Club
INTRODUCTION
This article looks at some small things you can do that should increase your chances of getting to where you plan to.
TIP ONE
The first tip is to estimate how long it will take you to fly your chosen course. Given you know the thermal heights for the...
Crossing the Barrier :: Greg Hamerton
CROSSING THE BARRIER
How to go over the back of a big mountain range
by Greg Hamerton ( http://eternitypress.co.za/freshair )
1. What weather conditions are you looking for?
For Sir Lowry's Pass, I like a light westerly wind (W 10-15), post-frontal conditions (after...
How to go over the back of a big mountain range
by Greg Hamerton ( http://eternitypress.co.za/freshair )
1. What weather conditions are you looking for?
For Sir Lowry's Pass, I like a light westerly wind (W 10-15), post-frontal conditions (after...
Crazy XC! :: Greg Hamerton
Crazy XC!
How to fly cross-country, with a difference
by Greg Hamerton ( http://eternitypress.co.za/freshair )
So you're tired of lying in the 'turkey patch' (directly below the takeoff site, where flightless birds collect) watching your peers glide away. You're tired of...
How to fly cross-country, with a difference
by Greg Hamerton ( http://eternitypress.co.za/freshair )
So you're tired of lying in the 'turkey patch' (directly below the takeoff site, where flightless birds collect) watching your peers glide away. You're tired of...
Cross-Country Flying 101 :: Will Gadd
Cross-Country Flying 101 by Will Gadd ( http://www.gravsports.com )
with input from many top pilots who patiently and repeatedly answered the question, "What's important for successful XC flying?"
The first step toward successful cross-country flying is simply leaving the
security of the local...
with input from many top pilots who patiently and repeatedly answered the question, "What's important for successful XC flying?"
The first step toward successful cross-country flying is simply leaving the
security of the local...
