On Monday, August 11, 2014 11:21:08 AM UTC-7, wrote:
More accurate soaring forecasts with the aid of the new sophisticated computer models hasn't hurt either!







In the 1980s, I used to think a 300 km flight was a great achievement, now I'm disappointed if I don't make 500 km!







Mike



I guess it depends on which side of the Mississippi you live....

It's first and foremost the pilot, the weather, the instruments, picking the right place/day/time/direction. Glider performance has very little to do with it, and is handicapped anyway.