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How does an aircraft without an engine stay up in the air? What factors affect a glider's performance and how far it can travel? Scientific experiments with gliders have been carried out since the 1930’s, particularly with relation to design. Mathematical modelling is used to make and refine gliders…

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    • Apr 12, 2010 LATEST EPISODE
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    Soaring Achievements

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2010 1:01


    A short introduction to this album.

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    Transcript -- Soaring Achievements

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2010


    Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.

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    Gliding - an Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009 1:27


    A brief history of the sport of gliding- flying an airplane without an engine. What factors affect a glider's performance.

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    Transcript -- Gliding - an Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009


    Transcript -- A brief history of the sport of gliding- flying an airplane without an engine. What factors affect a glider's performance.

    mass weather air engine descent currents gliding
    Mathematical Modelling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009 3:13


    The role of mathematical modelling in gliding, focusing on The British Overseas Nationals, a modern racing competition held in Le Blanc, France.

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    Transcript -- Mathematical Modelling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009


    Transcript -- The role of mathematical modelling in gliding, focusing on The British Overseas Nationals, a modern racing competition held in Le Blanc, France.

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    A Lesson in Flying: Gliding Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009 6:12


    Ann Welch explains how to actually fly a glider. The Rhonsperber and Primary gliders are compared, with relation to glide ratio.

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    Transcript -- A Lesson in Flying: Gliding Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009


    Transcript -- Ann Welch explains how to actually fly a glider. The Rhonsperber and Primary gliders are compared, with relation to glide ratio.

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    Clouds and Thermals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009 2:02


    Ann Welch explains what a thermal is and why they are important in gliding.

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    Transcript -- Clouds and Thermals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009


    Transcript -- Ann Welch explains what a thermal is and why they are important in gliding.

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    Performance Penalty: Speed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009 3:07


    A test flight demonstrates the performance penalty associated with speed, and how the results are plotted to generate a polar curve.

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    Transcript -- Performance Penalty: Speed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009


    Transcript -- A test flight demonstrates the performance penalty associated with speed, and how the results are plotted to generate a polar curve.

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    Design for Headwind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009 3:52


    The materials used to build a glider, focusing on the weight of the wings and how this affects performance.

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    Transcript -- Design for Headwind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009


    Transcript -- The materials used to build a glider, focusing on the weight of the wings and how this affects performance.

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    Launching and Tracking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009 2:42


    Brian Spreckley explains how gliders in the British Overseas National will be tracked.

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    Transcript -- Launching and Tracking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009


    Transcript -- Brian Spreckley explains how gliders in the British Overseas National will be tracked.

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    The Art of Flying

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009 5:32


    The constant process of modelling whilst flying, focusing on lift and glide speed. Pilots at the British Overseas Nationals discuss their flight.

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    Transcript -- The Art of Flying

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2009


    Transcript -- The constant process of modelling whilst flying, focusing on lift and glide speed. Pilots at the British Overseas Nationals discuss their flight.

    land cloud flying aids hindsight pilots height briefing estimating ballast

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