On Monday, February 18, 2013 11:35:24 AM UTC-7, noel.wade wrote:
Many people have already pointed out some online resources. I'd like

to take a different tack and suggest some reading. Bob Wander has 3

books I think are VERY helpful for anyone learning to fly XC (I'm not

affiliated with Mr. Wander in any way. I just like his books because

they helped me a lot, when I started about 5 years ago):



Thermals

Breaking the Apron Strings

The Cross-Country Manual for Glider-Pilots



...and he has a package deal with a couple of books on Badge Soaring.

Its $69... BUT its really good stuff and it'll pay for itself by

saving you a tow or two.

http://www.bobwander.com/cgi/generat...ckage_xc.jp g

(image of the package deal)



The website is http://www.bobwander.com and the books are under the

"Cross Country Soaring" or "All Package Deals" categories.



Good luck, have fun, and keep at it!



--Noel
Another excellent reference for badges and XC can be found here
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/books...ngMadeEasy.htm