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 To be able to stay in the air longer, it is crucial, that you have a basic understanding of the theory.
 After that, practice, practice, practice. Start to try to fly near the cloud caps (let you be towed, or use {{key press|Ctrl|U}} to get a quick cheaty lift), so its more easy: the thermals usually are wasp tailled.
-What also helped me alot was using the insim moving Map, which showed me my flight path. They helped in remembering where the thermal was spotted, and also to centre it with my circles.
+* It is important that you can control the glider effectively: fly exact and dont let the bank drift away. Also be sure to coordinated flight to minimize energy loss from drag. Don't go overboard with bank angles.
+* Be sure to control your speed, always fly around the "best glide speed" mark. Especially watch out for underspeed, which will be costly in lost altitude and also prevents you from utilizing that thermal. Remember that if you bank, you need to add a bit speed.
+* Fly gently, don't make aprupt control inputs.
+* What also helped me alot was using the insim moving Map, which showed me my flight path. They helped in remembering where the thermal was spotted, and also to centre it with my circles.
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