“Sometimes pilots are concentrating so hard on flying their wings, they forget to think about vertical separation,” writes flying guide Kelly Farina. “Then, much to their surprise, they disappear into […]
Read more“Now came the most difficult period, the one that makes all the difference in long distance XC flights: the end of the day. “This is where you have to give […]
Read more“Many pilots are searching for that elusive sweet-spot between a typical three-liner and a competition two-line CCC glider. “The Peak 4 could well be your answer,” writes Pat Dower, who […]
Read more“The King has a calm, quiet temperament. It’s like the unflashy estate car with an absolute beast of an engine under its bonnet”, writes Hugh Miller, who’s been reviewing Triple […]
Read more“It’s hard to get your head around the fact that all the migratory swans in the world are in this one delta in Russia. The people there aren’t wealthy, and […]
Read more“My cross-training programme deliberately develops the mental toughness and resilience that I want to have while flying. “I want to be able to turn up and fly day after day, […]
Read more“Maximum speed on the risers is usually known as ‘pulley-to-pulley’. “This may sound simple, but there are a few tricks that can make a huge difference to the maximum speed […]
Read moreGavin McClurg is currently in Alaska attempting a pioneering vol biv line with Dave Turner. In his column, he writes of his inner, mental journey preparing for what could be […]
Read more“Isn’t it better if we don’t give approval to those who – although brave – stupidly put themselves in danger, but instead give it to those who have the courage […]
Read more“Sometimes on final approach it’s possible to find yourself gliding along a really buoyant line low down. The irony is that sometimes strong lift low down can be the result […]
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