traffic pattern
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- September 17, 2025
When approaching to land in a busy gliding environment, awareness and anticipation are crucial. Good lookout begins on final glide long before you reach the circuit!
On Final Glide
Final glide established!: Start by having a few bites to eat, drinking some water, You want your brain working for the end part & throughout the glide! Before you reach the 10 km mark, you can listen to automated weather
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- August 29, 2018
Number 8,472 student is trying to kill you. I have a phrase I repeat on landing, "Am I high? Am I low? Is my speed ok?" These are 3 separate questions requiring 3 different things to be done to resolve them. If I am high I need to use more spoilers. If I am slow I need to lower the nose.
But my student this morning tried to stay on glide by slowing down. This could be very subtle at first. But the