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Descent along the terrain and landing on your feet

“Speed flying and mini wings” block, module 2. Distance from the slope, walking a new descent first, the descent plan, where we train in summer in Gudauri, thermals and time of day, landing on your feet, turns near the ground and flying without hurry.

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Further from the slope than you want

In shortOn a speed wing the ground comes closer very fast. The main rule of flying: fly further from the slope than you want. Walk every new descent first. In summer, fly near the terrain in the morning and evening, without thermals. Land on your feet with a flare and with your legs ready to run.

If in doubt, move away from the slope. Extra distance buys time to decide, and on a small wing time is the most valuable thing (module 5).

Real-life example. At high speed you keep a bigger distance to the car in front than in town.

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Descent along the terrain and landing on your feet

Further from the slope than you want

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