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Old December 12th 09, 07:23 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Morgans[_2_]
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Default Wing Ballast Distribution


"tstock" wrote

Could you explain this statement for us newbies... this is opposite of
what I would have expected so I would like to understand why it is so.


Go back to the ice skater analogy. Weight out at tips (like arms
outstretched while spinning) provides for a slower spin, and make it a
little easier to stop a spin.
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Jim in NC