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Old October 15th 04, 12:20 AM
Stefan
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Mark James Boyd wrote:

The hardest thing for me has always been determining wind direction
when in an unfamiliar area.


Do one circle and you'll know.

The effects of wind were probably the biggest new surprise to
me as a transition pilot to gliders.


Actually, it *is* one of the biggest new surprises. As I always say:
Glider pilots fly with the weather, power pilots fly despite the weather.

Stefan