... an area of lift. In convergence zones, the thermals are generally more concentrated and are often stronger because the air around is already going up.
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This short video explains the magic phenomenon of wave flying and helps understand how glider pilots can achieve incredible flights and reach high altitudes using this source of lift. This is the fourth ...
... that can lead to mid-air conflict, by attempting to be predictive (ie following established good practice and protocols), and by understanding the protocols and rules of the air.
Lookout is the primary ...
... Karlsruhe. I noticed how important it is for glider pilots to touch, see and understand the products that they know from magazines, the Internet or from hearsay! Unfortunately, our sport hardly offers ...
The FAI Medico-Physiological Commission (CIMP) organised the webinar "Meet the inventors! Human Factors Accident Classification System - how to understand the multi-layered causes, and prevent accidents". ...
Safety Briefing : synthese des accidents UK en 2014 par la BGA (British Gliding Association )
When we are flying a glider the potential for an accident is ever-present. Although we an never ...
The IGC Country Development Working Group is conducting a worldwide survey of glider pilots.
The purpose of the study is to better understand the issues faced by
pilots in different countries, ...