Speed-To-Fly Race

Race six best-glide, minimum-sink, lift-aware, and MacCready speed-to-fly strategies through an interactive course of thermals and sink.

About this tool

Interactive Speed-To-Fly Race

Show how different speeds through lift and sink affect a glider’s overall course time and altitude.

  • Six speed-to-fly strategies
  • Lift and sink course
  • MacCready comparison
  • Time and finish-altitude results

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