Gliding

I am a beginner at gliding. Here is a collection of gliding resources I have found helpful in my journey.

Books

Student Pilot Manual – by British Gliding Association

Gliding by Derek Piggott

Soaring Weather – explanation of thermals and soaring by FAA (free PDF)

Apps, Websites

Windy – Weather forecast

Glide and Seek – see all the gliders flying in real-time and historical!

Spot The Gliders (GliderNet) – see gliders flying in real time (powered by Open Glider Network)

KTrax – digital flight logs

Thermals

How to Get First Turn Right – by James Cooper (YouTube)

When to Stop for a Thermal, an Algorithm for Speed – by Orange Pants (YouTube)

Bronze Exam

Bronze Syllabus – by British Gliding Association

Bronze Course – video briefings by Andrew Watson designed to help you pass the Bronze written exam.

The Skyway Code – Best practice for private flying from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (free PDF)

Other

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – How to create thermal weather settings (YouTube)