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  1. Thermalling

    Windy Day Thermals, Part II

    July 28, 2022

    We all like a light to moderate wind day because it’s beneficial for the generation of thermals and it’s relatively predictable.  On strong wind days though, we tend to leave the hangar doors closed because they break the thermals up and can be harder to find, especially near the ground!  The good thing is that even on these days, the hot air still sticks to the ground as they

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