How ridge lift works

Wind blowing onto a long hill has to go up. Which wind and which hill work, where the lift band is, and the sink and turbulence waiting behind the crest.

What you learn

• Tell which wind and which hill will give ridge lift
• Find the lift band in front of and above the crest
• Know why the lee behind the crest is dangerous
• Fly at best glide speed or faster close to the slope

In playlists

• Weather
• Gliding and soaring

Also on

• Video course: Soaring