On Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 4:30:08 AM UTC-7, Jim Kellett wrote:
In a modern glider, the side slip is GREAT for crosswind landings, but the forward slip is darn near useless
for losing altitude. I teach forward slips to students only because it's in the PTS, but I teach full spoilers
and increased speed to get a steep approach. That works like a charm, produces a glide ratio WAY lower
than 1:7, and is a lot easier to manage than it sounds.

That's interesting... My ASH-26E is limited to 76 knots with full flaps, so if I find myself a little high a slip brings it down like a falling rock!

-5Z