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Old November 2nd 07, 06:01 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
J a c k[_2_]
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Default Duo Dive-brakes ( Polar with spoilers extended?)

problems@gmail wrote:

J a c k wrote:


I think the Duo's airbrakes are better than many people think. The Duo is a
big heavy glider with lots of inertia. It doesn't like to change direction
quickly. That includes its behavior on sudden airbrake deployment. You
don't get a lot of sink right away.

My first reaction was that the airbrakes were weak but a little more
experience showed me that with a little patience, the brakes took effect and
produced a respectable decent rate. The Duo just makes you plan ahead a
little more than with a light single seater.



No, that was another to whom I was replying. Use care with editing, please.


Jack