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Old December 20th 07, 09:30 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Ian
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Default AoA keep it going!

On 20 Dec, 01:55, J a c k wrote:
John Smith wrote:
The solution is simple: Just don't get slow on your turn to final.


Thank you, John. Go to the head of the class.

Now, what is "slow"?


That depends on the day. If wind shear is likely it will be
significantly higher than on a calm day. Which means, of course, that
on a windy day the safe AoA for the final turn will be significantly
lower than on a calm day ...

Ian