A VARIOMETER FOR DYNAMIC SOARING

Authors

  • Taras Kiceniuk

Keywords:

Aerodynamics, Design, Coaching

Abstract

In the paper 'Dynamic Soaring and Sailplane Energetics' we looked at how a sailplane can get energy from wind shear, gusts and turbulence. Some of that material is repeated here for background. The paper 'Calculations on Soaring Sink' explains how even downdrafts can power a sailplane. This paper discusses some ideas for a new type of variometer. An inertial based instrument that may enable glider pilots to fly faster and farther by using efficient dynamic soaring techniques.

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