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Old 5th April 2003 | 15:41
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one dot right
 
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It would depend entirely on the polar curve of the glider you were flying at the time.match the thermal lift to r.o.d.for given airspeed and there's your answer.Gliders with poorer performance will not gain as much airspeed(obviously).
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