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The storm has passed!  (It seems to happen almost every time, yes?)  We feel for those affected by mudslides south of the mountains – good luck digging out! Today we have brilliant WX again, with a chilly west breeze providing ridge lift and probable ‘micro’ wave up by Mt. Lewis. Unfortunately, almost everyone who was scheduled to [...]

Soaring Is Learning

CROSSWIND LANDINGS Imagine one runway with strong wind blowing straight across.  Standard landing patterns in this wind will involve either a direct headwind or a direct tailwind on base leg.  Choose a headwind on base if you have the option.  Descending straight into the wind, you may lose a great deal of altitude before reaching [...]

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