Can a glider go around like a plane? Almost! In this video learn how how gliders and sailplanes can go around with enough speed, or initiate a baulked approach. Thanks to the amazing glide performance, we can easily fly over obstacles on approach.
In this video we're flying from Springfield, in the South Island of New Zealand
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Contents:
00:00 Epic Flyby
00:28 What is a go-around?
01:05 How a contest finish works
01:52 Training is Critical
02:44 Baulked Approach Example
04:49 Final Thoughts
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