Ian McPhee wrote:
I believe there are too many "methods" of entering a thermal as when
you see somebody coming straight for you, you begin to wonder. I
believe the powers that be should agree on one method, and that be
taught to all and eventually we will have a generation of uniform
entry into a thermal by all pilots (in Australia).
I agree, Ian.
This is what I have been taught (and been briefed on at many comps)...
1) Make sure you bring the speed back to approximately thermalling speed
before trying to join the thermal.
2) With the speed at approximately thermalling speed, you can tell what
height you will join the thermal - if there's no room (max four gliders
at your height) you must wait for a space.
3) When a space is identified, fly towards the thermal outside the
thermal radius on the 'oncoming' side of the thermal so that you and the
thermalling gliders can see everyone.
4) As the glider in front of your space passes, make sure the space is
big enough and then roll in behind it and join the thermal.
(Hard to explain without drawing a diagram though).
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Robert Hart [EMAIL PROTECTED]
+61 (0)438 385 533
Brisbane, Australia http://www.hart.wattle.id.au
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