Lift
Rising air that can help a glider maintain or gain height.
Also known as
- updraught standard term
- updraft standard term
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What it means
In soaring discussions, lift often means an updraught, rather than the aerodynamic force on a wing. It can be thermal or terrain-driven.
Example in context
The ridge is producing lift.
Sources and review
- Met Office — How clouds form (opens in a new tab)
- BHPA — Elementary Pilot Training Guide (opens in a new tab)
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