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The Thermal - Episode #3

The Thermal - Episode #3

FromThe Thermal Podcast


The Thermal - Episode #3

FromThe Thermal Podcast

ratings:
Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Jul 31, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Episode #3 of The Thermal podcast is now out   In this Episode of The Thermal, the Jonker JS3 Rapture is cleaning up at competitions around the world. We talk to Uys Jonker one of the brother’s responsible for this cutting-edge sailplane.   Also, a feature interview on the life and times of British gliding icon Derek Piggott and his vast contribution to the sport of gliding. Derek died earlier this year.    And the little glider that could…the Schweizer 1-26 has been described as the VW Beetle of gliders. We chat with Marita Rea…a 1-26 owner and life-member of the illustrious 1-26 Association.   Hear her story later and a whole lot more on Edition #3 of The Thermal.
Released:
Jul 31, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (49)

The Thermal is a monthly podcast devoted to the sport of gliding. You’ll hear about the latest cutting-edge sailplanes and technology. We’ll also be talking about gliding safety, instructing, gliding history, cool pilot interviews, towing, winching and a whole lot more. New podcasts will be released the 1st Saturday of every month.