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Old September 17th 07, 06:09 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Jay Honeck wrote:

An L-39 ain't a prop plane, however. It's a sleek, dart-like design
with stubby wings that would seem to offer little aerodynamic traction
for that kind of turbulence.


Those guys are also pulling considerable G's which will affect wake character.


Its too bad. Condolences to all. Indeed a tragic year.

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