008. A Warning about 8.33kHz Radios
Our new 8.33kHz radios work very differently than our old 25kHz ones. And not knowing how to use them correctly can bring you in a …
007. Thermal Overload
Could the mass of the gliders in a thermal influence the climb rate? It’s probably something you already experienced on very poor days: a large …
006. Safety In Gliding
Danger and risk are inherent to all human actions. Every step you take, and every move you make, have a chance of terrible consequences. Of …
005. A Small Error in MacCready Theory
The crux of MacCready Theory is choosing the right MC Value (MC). The theory then combines the MC Value with your glide polar and with …
004. Why I Love Gliding
To Soar or not to Soar? It takes a lot to get a sailplane in the air. You are well aware of the time, effort …
003. Breaking Through the 200kph Barrier
The fastest declared task with thermals in history: 205.98km/h. My father and I flew this African Continental Record in 2015 (100km FAI triangle speed). I …
002. The Cloud Making Machines
1000km from Flanders. After a lot of planning in the winter of 2011/2012, I came up with this plan on how to maximize the gliding …
001. 1000km from Belgium to the Spanish Border
16 April 2012 was a memorable day. Inspired by the legendary flight of Hans-Werner Grosse 40 years before, I achieved a 1000km straight distance flight …