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Old September 11th 13, 06:44 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
flgliderpilot[_2_]
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Default Cross country question? How is it done today?

I always have a paper chart in the glider and I know how to read it.


Understood, but when heading into a headwind or a cross wind, are you doing these arrival altitude calculations for the nearest airport in the cockpit? Ground school had us pre-calcualate these, but conditions change, and if off course, nearest airport changes also.

Thanks
Tom