Glider X/C Hazards (it can be tougher than airplane X/C)
Off-field Landings (the chances are 50%!...)
I’MAIR (Resignation, No-DO, Late-DO). WSSSSW, “7S”, SCOWL. Altimeter? Should I do it like at home? Is that mowed hay?...
I’m too busy staying up. The viewing height keeps changing. The Cu’s are never on course. Ded reckoning is dead.
No point heading out on a 300k until you can do 30mph on a 100k. Try a “tiny triangle”! Twice! Shift gears. Zig Zag to speed up.
Head in the Cockpit (GPS!)
We finally have electronic NAVaids, too. How to use them safest?