Clouds and Thermals

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  Gliding - an Introduction

  5/11/2009

  1:27

  A brief history of the sport of gliding- flying an airplane without an engine. What factors affect a glider's performance.
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  5/11/2009

  Transcript -- A brief history of the sport of gliding- flying an airplane without an engine. What factors affect a glider's performance.
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  Mathematical Modelling

  5/11/2009

  3:13

  The role of mathematical modelling in gliding, focusing on The British Overseas Nationals, a modern racing competition held in Le Blanc, France.
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  5/11/2009

  Transcript -- The role of mathematical modelling in gliding, focusing on The British Overseas Nationals, a modern racing competition held in Le Blanc, France.
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  A Lesson in Flying: Gliding Performance

  5/11/2009

  6:12

  Ann Welch explains how to actually fly a glider. The Rhonsperber and Primary gliders are compared, with relation to glide ratio.
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  Transcript -- A Lesson in Flying: Gliding Performance

  5/11/2009

  Transcript -- Ann Welch explains how to actually fly a glider. The Rhonsperber and Primary gliders are compared, with relation to glide ratio.
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  Clouds and Thermals

  5/11/2009

  2:02

  Ann Welch explains what a thermal is and why they are important in gliding.
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  Transcript -- Clouds and Thermals

  5/11/2009

  Transcript -- Ann Welch explains what a thermal is and why they are important in gliding.