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PODCAST

The Thermal Podcast

Herrie ten Cate

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.

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The Thermal Podcast - Episode #9

The Thermal Podcast ·

2020/02/03

Welcome to Episode #9 of The Thermal…the antipodean edition. I’m your host Herrie ten Cate. In this Episode of The Thermal, we go to Australia and hear about the impact of the devastating bush fires from the head of the Gliding Federation of Australia. And we also find out what it’s like to fly in the Women’s World Gliding Championships in extreme heat and smoke. That contest was recently held in Lake Keepit, Australia. We hear all about it from 18-meter pilot Katrine Senne. And from New Zealand

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The Thermal Podcast - Episode #8

The Thermal Podcast ·

2019/12/28

On Episode #8 of The Thermal Podcast: - Pilot with a Paintbrush - History making 1958 flight across the English Channel - London Gliding Club on Gliding Club Confidential - And...a small wind turbine to keep your glider trailer ventilated during those cloudy winter months. Make sure you listen to Episode #8 for a special voucher code for a two week free trial of SkySight..

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The Thermal Podcast - Episode #7

The Thermal Podcast ·

2019/12/04

Welcome to Episode #7 of The Thermal. I’m your host Herrie ten Cate. In this Episode of The Thermal, we take a look at weather forecasting and how to figure out that perfect 500 km day. The good news is that it no longer requires a crystal ball. First up – Matthew Scutter, the man behind SkySight, the fantastic weather app for glider pilots. He’ll tell us the story behind this app, that has become indispensable for many pilots. We also speak with Andrew Blum – the author of The Weather Machine – A

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The Thermal - Episode #6

The Thermal Podcast ·

2019/10/31

Welcome to Episode #6 of The Thermal. I’m your host Herrie ten Cate. In this Episode of The Thermal, smashing records in the UK. We speak with top British pilot Ed Downham about his spectacular flights while flying his unique 28-meter open glass glider from coast to coast and then some. Simon van den Eijkel aka Flying Simon – is a member of the Dutch Junior team and he’ll be talking about his soaring reading list. There’s something for everyone…from highly technical to easy reading. Also, we get

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The Thermal - Episode #5

The Thermal Podcast ·

2019/10/04

On this episode of The Thermal – a look behind the scenes of the 2019 Pan American Gliding Championships and the role of Contest Director. We speak with Ken Sorensen, who is a well-known American competition pilot in his own right. And Rocky Mountain High… Chester Fitchett tells us about his multiple 1000 km wave flights and crossing into American Airspace. Chester flies out of the CuNim club near Calgary, Alberta and his flying can be summed up with “Trim forward and Go!”. Have you ever thought

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The Thermal - Episode #4

The Thermal Podcast ·

2019/08/27

Episode #4 of The Thermal has released from tow. I’m your host Herrie ten Cate. In this show, I speak with two club class pilots who both placed first but on different continents. British pilot Jake Brattle flew in the World Junior Championships in Hungary and Argentinian pilot Carlos Iucci flew in the Pan Am Gliding Championships in Canada. Both of these pilots were flying older gliders but were having just as much competitive fun as the pilots flying the latest greatest glass ships. We’re also

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The Thermal - Episode #3

The Thermal Podcast ·

2019/07/31

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

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The Thermal Episode #2

The Thermal Podcast ·

2019/07/04

Welcome to Episode #2 of The Thermal. I’m your host Herrie ten Cate. On this show, we speak to competition pilot John Seaborn who has just won the US 18-meter Nationals in Hobbs, New Mexico. We’ll hear about a low save at 1200 feet that turned into a 13-thousand-foot climb. We will also be talking parachutes and survival with Mr Parachute…Allen Silver of Silver Parachutes. Is your parachute past it’s best before date and do you carry survival equipment. If you don’t you probably will after

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The Thermal Episode #1

The Thermal Podcast ·

2019/05/30

Welcome to Episode #1 of The Thermal. I’m your host Herrie ten Cate. On this show, Perlan chief pilot Jim Payne will tell us what it was like to break the world altitude record for gliders while flying the Antarctic wave in Argentina. And an interview with Richard Carlson, the Chairman of the Soaring Safety Foundation to talk about what they’re doing to increase gliding safety. Closing the show will be one pilot’s first-hand account of tangling with a massive thunderstorm and living to talk

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The Thermal Episode 0 - introduction

The Thermal Podcast ·

2019/05/10

Episode 0 is a brief introduction to The Thermal and what type of gliding related interviews the listener can expect to hear. There's also information on host Herrie ten Cate's flying experience.

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