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  1. Cross Country Final Glide Cloud Street Landout Thermalling

    12 Ways To Practice XC When Staying Local

    February 25, 2021

    It happens all too often when we find a day where there are good soaring possibilities or life gets in the way which doesn’t allow for cross country. Too short a soaring window, restrictions on the sailplane because of club requirements, the wind is too strong, you’re not feeling up to it, etc.

    Rather than just aimlessly flying around the local airfield, some of the below items can be practiced

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