On Sep 2, 7:28 am, Allen Smith wrote:
Frank,
thanks for all this information!
however I would like to know of the aerodynamic features of soaring,
what happens to the angle of attack relative wind etc... when
soaring

The the walking down an up escalator analogy (and walking down the
down escalator when in sink) analogy is good, but I suggest the best
way of you finding out is to try gliding...