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Old October 8th 07, 06:55 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
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Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
"Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote in
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How does a gyrocopter fly because the airflow over it's "wing" is
going up.




They're gliders. The same rules apply.



Bertie


I agree the same rules apply, but they aren't gliders unless the
engine craps out.


Fair enough, but the wing is behaving in exactly the same way.


Bertie


Of course.


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