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Also the initial bank angle might matter. What did you use?
I know at least one glider where a full-deflection cross-control will result in no turn at all, at least at higher airspeeds. In one aircraft (not a glider) I could hold a full-deflection cross-control and would end up banked only slightly toward the high aileron, and going round and round in a turn in the opposite direction, toward the high wingtip, at least at low airspeeds. This situation was very stable.
You've certainly raised an interesting idea. I hope others explore and share.
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