Theory

01 Aerodynamics
2025-03-12
A brief overview of airfoil aerodynamics, relevant for speedflying.
02 Mechanics
2025-03-12
An explanation of equipment design, flight mechanics, and a description of the parts of a speedwing and their function.
03 Weather
2025-03-12
An explanation of weather conditions, models, forecasts, fluid dynamics, and observable signs of weather patterns.
04 Thermals
2025-03-12
An explanation of the causes and effects of thermic activity, and ramifications for pilots.
05 Radiation Fog
2025-03-12
An explanation of types of fog, particularly radiation fog.
06 Observing Conditions
2025-03-12
An explanation of techniques for observing weather conditions.
07 Finding Ideal Conditions
2025-03-12
An explanation of how predictions of weather and thermic activity can be used to find ideal conditions for speedflying.
08 Stall Point
2025-03-12
An explanation of the stall point, and why it is important to become familiar with it on the ground.
09 Takeoff
2025-03-12
A description of good takeoff technique and some practices to improve safety.
10 Landing
2025-03-12
Safe landing practices, and some tips for swooping safely.
11 Control
2025-03-12
An explanation of the various methods of control, their advantages, and their caveats.
12 Active Piloting
2025-03-12
A brief explanation of active piloting.
13 Body Position
2025-03-12
A description of body positions while flying, and their use cases.
14 The "Power Curve"
2025-03-12
An explanation of what I call the power curve.
15 Discovering Lines
2025-03-12
An explanation of my approach to discovering lines, and flying them for the first time.
16 Preserving Access to Flying Sites
2025-03-12
A description of my approach to discovering lines, and flying them for the first time.