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Old February 23rd 11, 09:02 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Eric Greenwell[_4_]
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Default Winglet performance

On 2/23/2011 1:59 AM, John Smith wrote:
Greenwell wrote:
However, I do notice an improvement in slow-speed handling with my
winglets on.


Noel echos my experience, and it's not just in flight, but on the ground


The main benefit of winglets, especially for the older among us, is that
we don't have to bow that much to pick up the wing.


And, you can put a tire on it and it won't slip off in the wind! Not
that I'm suggesting that is a good practice...

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