Soaring Achievements - for iPod/iPhone
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A brief history of the sport of gliding- flying an airplane without an engine. What factors affect a glider's performance.
Transcript -- A brief history of the sport of gliding- flying an airplane without an engine. What factors affect a glider's performance.
The role of mathematical modelling in gliding, focusing on The British Overseas Nationals, a modern racing competition held in Le Blanc, France.
Transcript -- The role of mathematical modelling in gliding, focusing on The British Overseas Nationals, a modern racing competition held in Le Blanc, France.
Ann Welch explains how to actually fly a glider. The Rhonsperber and Primary gliders are compared, with relation to glide ratio.
Ann Welch explains what a thermal is and why they are important in gliding.
Transcript -- Ann Welch explains what a thermal is and why they are important in gliding.
A test flight demonstrates the performance penalty associated with speed, and how the results are plotted to generate a polar curve.
Transcript -- A test flight demonstrates the performance penalty associated with speed, and how the results are plotted to generate a polar curve.
The materials used to build a glider, focusing on the weight of the wings and how this affects performance.
Transcript -- The materials used to build a glider, focusing on the weight of the wings and how this affects performance.
Brian Spreckley explains how gliders in the British Overseas National will be tracked.
Transcript -- Brian Spreckley explains how gliders in the British Overseas National will be tracked.
The constant process of modelling whilst flying, focusing on lift and glide speed. Pilots at the British Overseas Nationals discuss their flight.
The constant process of modelling whilst flying, focusing on lift and glide speed. Pilots at the British Overseas Nationals discuss their flight.
Transcript -- The constant process of modelling whilst flying, focusing on lift and glide speed. Pilots at the British Overseas Nationals discuss their flight.
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