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  1. Human Factors

    Stressful Flying

    July 01, 2021

    Psychological problems come rife with early cross countries and competition flights, both real and imagined. The problem with this is that the pilot (you), often takes some time to find appropriate answers to these stressors, and subsequently, the progress is slow, or worse still, it may even become so difficult that one gives up gliding.  This is where outside help is so important, speak with

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