An introduction to flying thermals for glider pilots.

This video covers:
00:00 Introduction
0:13 Why good thermalling is important
01:03 Models of typical thermals
03:12 126 Thermalling Superstar
3:38 Thermalling speed matters & figuring out min sink while turning
7:02 Entering thermals
8:21 Centering in thermals
12:34 Leaving thermals
13:25 closing recommendations

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Recommended Reading for further study:
From bobwander.com:
• A Gliding Mentor series book "Thermals" by Rolf Hertenstein, Ph.D.
• The Art Of Thermaling...Made Easy! by Bob Wander
The Soaring Engine V1: Ridge, Thermal & Mountain Soaring by G Dale

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