At 21:48 10 July 2005, Denis posted the message ' Nimbus 4 Accident'
I don't understand your choice ! if there is a risk at high speeds, the
best choice to avoid it is to avoid these speeds, and that's what the
airbrakes are for, aren't it ? Pulling g's after loosing control is the
best way to break any aircraft...
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Denis
The point that I was trying to make was that exceeding the positive flap
limiting speed and then opening the airbrakes is also likely to cause damage
to the wing structure. Gliders are certified to withstand +5.3g with the
brakes shut, but only +3.5g with them open.

Derek Copeland



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