Personal preparations continued (food, water, and booze!)

Food on the airfield and in-flight? The days are long when you are gliding, whether that be practicing of a weekend, or into your 10th day at a nationals, one thing for sure is that you must stay hydrated, without this, your body can’t even begin to perform at its optimum. So ensure that you have it nearby, preferably in a dedicated

Stretching & Comfort

You’re all cooped up, competition & cross country gliding, in general, involves sitting in the one position for between 3 and 6 hours.  I saw many times, my father hoping out of his LS4 barely being able to walk.  To get the maximum points or enjoyment out of your soaring, one must be comfortable and prepared.  So how is your cockpit, comfort-wise?

Disclaimer:  Hello Wings and Wheels supporters!  I know I have written a couple of “Bubble gum” pieces here in the last few months, but this time, I’d like to get a bit more serious and discuss some A&P stuff.  Since this newsletter is primarily focused on the U.S. even though it is sent internationally, we are going to look at the U.S. way of doing things. 

TCDS?  What