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Speed in sinking and rising air

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In sinking air fly faster, in rising air slow down: the air moves the polar, and a cloud street can carry you a long way with hardly a circle. The vario's speed command shows the way; follow it smoothly.

What you learn

  • Speed up in sinking air and know why it pays
  • Slow down in rising air and climb without circling
  • Find the speed to fly when the air shifts the polar
  • Use cloud streets for dolphin flying
  • Read the speed command and follow it smoothly