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Old September 22nd 19, 01:44 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Kawa rough landing?

After all, would SH design a glider with doors that reduce
the climb rate by 300 fpm?

Apparently, they did. 443 FPM sink rate is listed in the manual with doors open and mast up. 110 fpm is listed with a 50:1 L/D. Do the math.