At 16:00 21 February 2005, Stefan wrote:
Nyal Williams wrote:

One advantage for the slip is that it has the upwind
wing low at touchdown. I prefer to have that wing
just a bit down so that the wind is less likely to
get under it on rollout. (Same reason I want that
wing just a bit down for a crosswind launch.

One advantage for the crab is that it has the wings
level. I prefer to
have the wings level so that the grass is less likely
to catch the wing
and cause a ground loop. Especially important when
grass and wings are
both somewhat longer. (Same reason I carefully hold
the wings level
during the launch.)

Stefan

Amen to that. Long wings tend to be on the floppy side
as well. Do we want to expand this thread to include
launching?