What happens if the wind stops?
Nothing! The short (but incomplete) answer is that, for flights in our area, wind is not needed for a glider to stay aloft. Instead, gliders use the vertical motion of the air to climb. In still air, and without any “lift”, a typical dual seat training glider (like our L23’s) can glide almost 6 miles for every 1000 feet of altitude. It is the job of the pilot to make sure that he is within gliding range of a suitable field at all times. This is a skill that you will learn.
