That basic principle still applies today, but as modern technology has brought stronger and lighter materials to market at lower costs, modern gliders and sailplanes can travel greater distances.

We’ve seen a few variometers in the past, most often for full-scale sailplane or hang glider pilots. Almost every full-scale plane has a variometer as part of its suite of gauges – usually ...

This year’s meet is special because the Vintage Sailplane ... the vintage glider world, it is like a big family so we can go to different countries meet all our old friends or new friends ...