Gliding

External article by Claire and Benjamin explaining the McCready ring and the Netto variometer, two instruments that tell a glider pilot when to speed up between thermals.

Three articles from chessintheair.com on risk management in soaring: how the sport kills experienced pilots, whether it must be so dangerous, and managing risk in contests.

IS-28 B2 two-seat glider at rest on the LRCN Clinceni apron at sunset, after the last flight of the day.

Glider pilot skill test passed on 29 October 2019, in marginal VFR weather. Six takeoffs and landings with the flight examiner, including a simulated winch cable break at 100 meters.

In-flight photos from a 100 km cross-country flight, cruising close to cloudbase along a line of cumulus.