The club I belong to does 3 tows for the price of 2 before 11:30 for the
same reason--to encourage trainees to learn the basics in still air.

"Jim Buckridge" wrote in message
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wrote:

I'm eager to try again, but I thought I'd drop in here and ask how
folks stayed behind the tug... If you all can remember back when you
were at my stage. ;-)

Thanks, Corky Scott

It takes practice. It doesn't do much for your thermalling experience,
and it makes you feel like you're losing out on time, but it often pays
to take lessons late in the day when the air is still -- the kind of
air perfect for a hot air balloon ride.

Midday with the sun out is no time to be learning the tow.