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  1. Final Glide MacCready Thermal

    7 Ways to Add XC Distance

    July 29, 2021

    1. Use the First Thermals

    If you want to attempt 750km or farther, then you’ll need to be taking off on the first thermals. You may spend the first hour or two below 3000’, this may mean that you can fly an extra 50km farther at the start of the day,  it’s certainly better than falling short this distance in the afternoon.  So practice your skills in

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