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Old September 30th 10, 08:10 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
bildan
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Default New definition of thermal strength

The whole concept is a bit hard to swallow.

Andy


Yep, especially since H2O in its vapor state is a lifting gas. The
more water vapor in the air, the lighter it is. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_vapor