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How Elevation and Temperature Effect Disc Flights

drk_evns

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Holland, MI
My experience...

Cold/wintery weather: shorter, less stable flights
Warm, Dry, High Elevation: longer, more stable flights
Warm, humid, Sea-level: normal length, expected stability

Would you agree?
 
Cold/Dry/Sea Level - shorter, denser air creates more drag and precession so it turns and fades harder, also restricted by extra clothes and cold muscles.

Warm/Humid/Altitude - longer, less dense air creates less drag and precession, also less restricted by clothes and warm muscles.
 

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