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{{Short description|Flying technique}} '''Dynamic soaring''' is a flying technique used to gain [[energy]] by repeatedly crossing the boundary between air masses of different [[velocity]]. Such zones of [[wind gradient]] are generally found close to obstacles and close to the surface, so the technique is mainly of use to [[bird]]s and operators of [[radio-controlled glider]]s, but [[glider pilot]]s are sometimes able to [[Lift (soaring)|soar]] dynamically in meteorological [[wind shear]]s at higher altitudes. <!-- The highest speed reported by a radio-controlled glider is Spencer Lisenby at {{convert|548|mph|kph}} with the Transonic DP at Parker Mountain.<ref name="RCspeedsBigDogs"/> << "The highest speed is Spencer Lisenby with Transonic DP ..." ? Questionable grammar and assertion. --> Dynamic soaring is sometimes confused with [[slope soaring]] which is a technique for achieving elevation.
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