I don't thermal low above ridges often but, when I do, I keep my speed up
and have an exit strategy in my back pocket. Stay alive, my friends...

(With apologies to Dos Equis)


"Ramy" wrote in message
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I think most will agree that thermaling below 500 feet is not a good idea
and will seldom work anyway.
But what are your thoughts about thermaling low above ridges or hills? Are
the same rules apply? Many of us do it often and usually it is hard to
tell your exact altitude above the ridge if you don't know the ridge
elevation.

Ramy