I don't advise this progression path but something that happened to me. I flew high B for a few years and then flew a bit on a comp wing just a few thermic flights really in calm stuff to see whatsup. I feel like the extra air information on a 2 liner improved my mental model of the air and i took that back with me to greatly improve my performance in the B class. I found a sweet spot in the C class that allows me to use that information better.
As you mentioned, it is not advisable, but it can still work for some people. There is no right or wrong way, only the way that works best for you. However, transitioning to a two-liner wing without proper training can increase the risk of injury. Regarding feeling the air, it is also possible on B or A wings, it's just a matter of paying attention. Personally, I wouldn't say that it is more difficult to find lift or better lines on an EN-A wing compared to an EN-CCC wing. The main difference lies in how the wing handles transitions and performs in weak lift. Feeling the air itself is not a problem, at least not for me.
@@FlyingKarlis Yeah for sure flying a 2 liner without training is increased risk. I managed to poke my head in the door and get out before I had any issues. 😄 The experience gave me love for the lower classes. 2l are certainly cool to fly when they are well behaved but I never needed that much speed and I fly close to the ground a lot. So the C class has been very kind to me last season 😄 just a little extra performance to make my bar useful. Although I was flying a pretty old high B so maybe the new gliders have a better bar
I agree one hundred percent... knowledge is a process that includes everything, most of the pilots think or believe that going up in a high glider will resolve the distance/records/etc but in reality, it's not always like that. thanks for sharing
Historically, everone I know that has gotten a new wing has made huge steps forward with it. Maybe not in the first six weeks, but definetly after a while. I thought a lot about this and came to the conclusion that it might not necessarily be related to flying a higher performaning wing but a deeper insight in the subject of flying. I even found myself not liking my wing in the first six weeks and after that, I fell in love with it. It changed dramatically! Or did it change me?
I don't advise this progression path but something that happened to me. I flew high B for a few years and then flew a bit on a comp wing just a few thermic flights really in calm stuff to see whatsup. I feel like the extra air information on a 2 liner improved my mental model of the air and i took that back with me to greatly improve my performance in the B class. I found a sweet spot in the C class that allows me to use that information better.
As you mentioned, it is not advisable, but it can still work for some people. There is no right or wrong way, only the way that works best for you. However, transitioning to a two-liner wing without proper training can increase the risk of injury.
Regarding feeling the air, it is also possible on B or A wings, it's just a matter of paying attention. Personally, I wouldn't say that it is more difficult to find lift or better lines on an EN-A wing compared to an EN-CCC wing. The main difference lies in how the wing handles transitions and performs in weak lift. Feeling the air itself is not a problem, at least not for me.
@@FlyingKarlis Yeah for sure flying a 2 liner without training is increased risk. I managed to poke my head in the door and get out before I had any issues. 😄 The experience gave me love for the lower classes. 2l are certainly cool to fly when they are well behaved but I never needed that much speed and I fly close to the ground a lot. So the C class has been very kind to me last season 😄 just a little extra performance to make my bar useful. Although I was flying a pretty old high B so maybe the new gliders have a better bar
I agree one hundred percent... knowledge is a process that includes everything, most of the pilots think or believe that going up in a high glider will resolve the distance/records/etc but in reality, it's not always like that. thanks for sharing
Well said! Glad you enjoyed this one.
Historically, everone I know that has gotten a new wing has made huge steps forward with it. Maybe not in the first six weeks, but definetly after a while. I thought a lot about this and came to the conclusion that it might not necessarily be related to flying a higher performaning wing but a deeper insight in the subject of flying. I even found myself not liking my wing in the first six weeks and after that, I fell in love with it. It changed dramatically! Or did it change me?