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Old May 7th 15, 07:04 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Paul B[_2_]
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Default Look outside! Fly like an eagle (video.)

All instruments inbuilt, backed up a innate flight skills. Nothing to look at "inside"

Great video though

Cheers

paul

On Thursday, 7 May 2015 00:09:42 UTC+10, Burt Compton - Marfa Gliders, west Texas wrote:
When I fly with students in training and seasoned sailplane pilots for their flight review, I notice that most do not turn their head to look around outside the cockpit as much as they should (perhaps mesmerized by a simple variometer or a more sophisticated display.)

This video shows how an eagle looks around and observes its environment. Ultimate situational awareness! Note how it folds its wings to make a descent (fast final glide) when it spots its trainer.

http://www.flixxy.com/world-record-e...?utm_source=nl

Burt in Marfa, Texas, USA
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