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Originally Posted by oldE
A glider will come down, albiet slowly, as its sink rate can not be offset by flying in thermals. A sailplane is able to climb in thermals as its sink rate is lower. Theoretically, one can remain aloft indefinately in a sail plane if the conditions allow.
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Les
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So you’re saying a glider is just a low performance sailplane?
OP, are you in contact with local glider (or sailplane) clubs to find out what people are flying, how they like them, plusses, and minuses, etc?