Anonymous Anonymous wrote:

I would imagine that any pilot who has a 'preferred'
turning direction (either becasue they like turning
in that direction or because they believe they will
benefit from some rotational effect) is going to be
slower to cente a thermal compared to a pilot of similar
ability who has no such preference.

Perhaps, but I go with my preference only when there is no wing lift or
other indication (about 50% of the time), the most common situation I
encounter; consequently, about 75% of my circling is to the right,
unless I make an effort to do otherwise, such as before a contest.
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Eric Greenwell
Washington State
USA