The Go-To Guy

Gliding is a pastime which can be enjoyed in an infinite variety of ways. For those of a competitive nature it offers a fiercely competitive competition environment. But for those who enjoy a quiet afternoon flitting from cloud to cloud or maybe some gentle aerobatics, it is equally accommodating. Glider pilots are generally extremely competent pilots - they understand and read the weather well because this is their engine, they navigate well because in order to find the best areas of lift (and avoid the worst) they make frequent and often large excursions from the straight-line course. In addition to this they fly very accurately in order to minimize drag and maximize speed. For those of a scientific nature gliding is an interesting study of the forces of the atmosphere and the mathematics of aerodynamics, but for those who only wish to enjoy the flying, it is not necessary to go further than learning a number of easily understood rules and principles. Please enjoy your day at our club and feel free to ask any of our members anything more you may wish to know about this wonderful sport.