T o d d P a t t i s t writes:

The latter. The leg is nearly fully extended when in the
reclined to semi-reclined flying position of a glider.

If you are semi-reclined, how do you enjoy the view (I assume that
enjoying the view is an important part of gliding?)?

It's a
common problem for glider pilots when under stress. In a
perfect world, you'd be cool, relaxed and fly perfectly,
ignoring the fact that you were a hundred miles from home,
and it was raining in bands, and the thermals were dying.

I take it there is no such thing as IFR glider flight.

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