inversion
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September 02, 2021
Part I: Getting an Early Start
I got a lot of positive feedback on the articles about flying in special circumstances (under an overcast and flying in the blue), so I thought some XC pilot readers might appreciate a few ideas on other XC circumstances that don’t get a lot of articles or written discussion. So what follows is a two-part article with the first part
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July 15, 2021
Editors Note: This article discusses flight near clouds. Check cloud clearance requirements in your country and personal minimums before attempting.
Thermal wave or shear wave as it’s commonly known as is quite reliable. They can form over an extensive area, over a single cumulus, or in the blue. The basics on how they form,