
Congratulations, hotshot! You’re officially in the big leagues. These questions will separate the true sky ninjas from the weekend warriors. Strap in, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!
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#1. How does “thermal shading” affect lift during a flight?
#2. What does “sideslip” refer to in paragliding?
#3. What is the “flare” technique used for in paragliding?
#4. Why is “pitch control” essential during advanced maneuvers?
#5. Why is “angle of attack” adjustment vital during accelerated flight?
#6. What is “pendulum effect” in paragliding?
#7. Why is “glide slope” important for cross-country flight planning?
#8. What is the purpose of “speed rings” on modern paragliders?
#9. What is “parasitic drag,” and how does it affect glider performance?
#10. How does “dihedral angle” affect a paraglider’s stability?
#11. How does “adiabatic lapse rate” affect thermal strength?
#12. Why is “canopy porosity” a critical factor in glider performance?
#13. What is the effect of “differential braking” on glider turns?
#14. How does “thermal top” affect flight planning?
#15. How does “load factor” affect a glider during sharp turns?
#16. What is the effect of “thermal inversion” on flight conditions?
#17. How does “thermal drift” impact cross-country paragliding?
#18. Why is it important to analyze the “thermal map” before a cross-country flight?
#19. What does “wingtip collapse” indicate about flight conditions?
#20. Why is “thermal soaring” considered an essential skill for cross-country flights?
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