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Old February 13th 18, 05:21 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 11:51:54 AM UTC-5, Dan Marotta wrote:
And to respond to another post about portability of training, that has
got to be related to experience, quality of training, attitude, and
aptitude.


Agreed. The field and wind make a big difference as well. Training at a big field does not fully prepare you for this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbQtkLI24dA&t=2s

I agree that simulated rope breaks hone the drop-nose-reflex for breaking a weak link in turbulence.