Flying in Thermal Lift

Overview

Thermals are parcels of rising air formed when the sun heats the ground.  It is the most common source of lift used by soaring pilots.

 

Prerequisites

Steep Turns

 

Documents

Study Guide Pending
Condor
Flight Plan Thermal_Lift.fpl
Replay Thermal_Lift.rpy

Reading/Work Assignment:

Flight Training Manual for Gliders – Holtz
Lesson 7.1 Thermaling