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Old February 19th 17, 12:21 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Bob Whelan[_3_]
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Default S-turns on final

On 2/18/2017 3:26 PM, Dave Walsh wrote:
And then there are gliders where side slipping with full air
brakes makes the glide angle better! Apparently.


Definitely true in my S/N 3 Zuni with full flaps on...

Bob W.

P.S. And a hearty "I second those sentiments!" found in the posts of Dave L.
and Cindy B. earlier in this thread. Always good to have Plans B, C, & D
ready-to-go...and the skills to implement 'em, too.