I've flown in convergence several times, but not yet for 100 km. Maintaining the horizontal and vertical clearances for VFR is challenging. Maintaining the correct crab angle to avoid being blown into IMC is likewise difficult. It is guess work because there is no reliable visual reference. It is fun to find convergences where there are no clouds. A real time wind indicator like Hawk or Anemoi might be useful.
Very nice explanation Rudi. I have flown some flights along the Sierra Guaderrama in Spain in convergence, but had only a very basic understanding of the process.
Rudi, Es ist selten, dass ein Blogger die Essenz von Naturphänomenen klar erklären kann, vielen Danke!
I've flown in convergence several times, but not yet for 100 km. Maintaining the horizontal and vertical clearances for VFR is challenging. Maintaining the correct crab angle to avoid being blown into IMC is likewise difficult. It is guess work because there is no reliable visual reference.
It is fun to find convergences where there are no clouds. A real time wind indicator like Hawk or Anemoi might be useful.
Arrgh, once again the Duo flown solo.
Gimme a call next time, when you did your 1000km diploma ;)
Very nice explanation Rudi. I have flown some flights along the Sierra Guaderrama in Spain in convergence, but had only a very basic understanding of the process.
Hello, good to hear. Flying convergences in Spain must be fun too :-)!
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Thank you. Amazing video. I have a question. Did you see any UFOs? Any object that was traveling horizontally or vertically really really fast.
Hi, thank you for your comment! No, i have never seen an UFO so far. Not even in my job as airline pilot
Great content 👍
Thank you Bartosz 😃👍
Cool
Thank you, great that you liked it :-)!
Another good video Rudi, thanks for sharing it. Everytime I watch them I wish I was in a glider again...sigh!
Hi George, thank you for your comment. If it triggers such emotions, it means you have very good memories on gliding :-)!
Fantastic explanation! Very interesting video!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you Bret for leaving this comment! I really appreciate it and it encourages me to continue making such videos :-)! Have a nice day!
Very interesting Video; Thanks Rudi.
So in short: A step in the clouds gives you a step up into the sky, FANTASTIC! 😁
Great stuff Rudi, cheers for sharing your knowledge.