Every crosscountry flight ends with a final glide home. Understanding the relationship between your required glide ratio and your current glide ratio is fundamental knowledge in the sport of soaring. Having a backup plan, including safety fields, and how determine if you’re in range of them, is critical to soaring safely and enjoyably.

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