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What happens to a sailplane when the wind quits?

April 26, 2017happens quits sailplane wind

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What happens to a sailplane when the wind quits?

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It is true that sailplanes often gain additional altitude or lift from the wind; however, the wind need not be blowing for a sailplane to fly. For example, thermals, an important source of lift, often form best when there is little or no wind.