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Old 25th August 2003 | 03:55
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Future Pundit
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Angry Look out for Gliders

A polite reminder to everyone to lookout for gliders. Today I had the misfortune to take evasive action - again. Flying in a gaggle with 4 other gliders close to Reading a 152/172 charged right through the middle.

Some points for power pilots to remember.

1. If a glider is circling, then the chances are there is more than one in the area.

2. Gliders use cloud streets and can travel a speeds up to 140kts.

3. Power gives way to sail.

I fly powered too so I can see power pilots point of view.

p.s. I am considering filing an airmiss report it was that close.