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Microbursts

Meteorology: Understanding Microbursts

There are two types of microbursts – Honza Rejmanek explains how the can affect pilots
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Instruments

Which flight instrument is right for you? In-depth review

Which flight instrument is right for you? What's the best vario? Buying a flight instrument can be a minefield – we're here to help
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Flying from the coast

Flying from the Coast – sea thermals and XC

Anthony Moore investigates sea thermals and going XC from the beach. Think again about what you think you know – because anything is possible…
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How the seabreeze convergence works. Fly the red zone, avoid the blue. Illustration: Fifty Ways to Fly Better

Understanding Seabreeze Convergence

You can spot a seabreeze convergence in a number of ways. First, by the change in wind direction on the ground.
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The turn-reversal technique of thermalling. Illustration: Fifty Ways to Fly Better

Thermalling techniques: Classic and turn-reversal

Paragliding thermalling techniques: When you approach a strong thermal you can actually feel it sucking you in. You can feel the air flowing in...
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Good style in rear-riser control. Photo: Fifty Ways to Fly Better

Rear-Riser Control and how to use it

Rear-riser control allows you to keep contact with the glider while gliding, especially when using the speedbar
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Climbing in spring, from Fifty Ways to Fly Better by Bruce Goldsmith

How to Climb Faster in Thermals

Thermalling is probably the most important part of flying, as well as the most pleasurable. The feeling of using the natural energy of rising air
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Airborne hinged batten

Safety notice: Airborne hinged battens

Airborne have released a safety notice relating to their hinged battens, following incidences of battens becoming unloaded during flight.
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Cross Country Logo

How to thermal better. Period.

Sailplane ace Jay Rebbeck teaches us his thermal flying techniques and explains when to tighten up and when to turn flat
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Launching in the Alps. Photo: Marcus King

Tight spot: taking off from Alpine launches

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