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24 FPS Gust and Thermal

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proppastie

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I see by another thread (https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8810&highlight=thermal) that a 3000 ft/min thermal is not unusual. Simple question, if 24 FPS gust is the design spec. of a high performance glider....24x60=1440 ft/min. So if I hit one of these thermals at Vg (design gliding speed) will my tail/wings fall off, or is there more to those numbers than I currently understand.
 
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