1 Be prepared and do your homework
One day last summer a friend took off into a good climb, but had to land to put his jacket on. It was the only thermic cycle of the day – he missed out big time. The week before another friend had to land after 20km because she wasn’t sure of the airspace. Preparing for cross country flying should take a good two or three hours, including checking forecasts and likely route, and getting your kit sorted. Don’t kick yourself for not doing your homework!
2 Know how to join a thermal
When you’re joining a climb, flying etiquette states that the pilots established in the climb have priority. You have to fit in with them. Don’t fly straight into the middle of the climb. You’ll…
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Cross Country (Digital) - 1 Issue, 156 Novemeber - December 2014