"Shirl" wrote in message
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Quick comment: a "side slip" is for crosswind correction (lowered wing
into the wind w/rudder to keep the longitudinal axis of the plane lined
up with the runway;a "forward slip" is for losing excess altitude (wing
low w/opposite rudder so as to descend in line with the runway but with
the longitudinal axis exposed to the oncoming air to produce more drag
for descent). It *does* seem like they were named incorrectly.

My bad! I meant forward slip. We've only learned the one so far. I didn't
know there was a difference, as we haven't covered the other type yet. I now
look forward to learning all about 'side slipping'! ;-)
Crash Lander