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    Ground Crew

    April 07, 2022

    While gliding is a solo sport in many ways, a pilot and their crew need to work together closely and have a nice working relationship.  I’ve often found that my best flights in the past have come from having my father as a crew, I have complete confidence that with whatever happens on the ground, I’m in good hands, also if I need a sleep in to recover from a days flying, I can rely

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