Page 4 - thermal
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October 13, 2016
Going back to find a thermal is always very difficult. It is generally in the opposite direction you want to fly and trying to find it sometimes takes a superhuman power of spatial orientation. A moving map is cheating, especially if it shows in green where you were climbing (like my ClearNav).
You could be like Sean...never go back. Seriously I can only recall 1 time I have ever
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October 06, 2016
Average cross-country speed increases significantly when you discard weaker, unnecessary climbs. Do you recognize key indicators telling you to stop and thermal? Keep in mind if you don't stop and thermal a field landing is inevitable. It reminds me of a song:
"Should I stay or Should I Go". Hopefully, you listen to the Clash. I recommend you download the song and add it to your