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Old September 11th 09, 08:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Martin Gregorie[_5_]
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On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:45:03 +0000, Ron Ogden wrote:

If the British call our "forward slip" a "sideslip" what do they call a
mild slip that you would use primarily to counteract a crosswind? Thanks

Nothing - I was taught to fly a crabbed approach and to kick it straight
just before touchdown. AFAIK the crosswind countering slipped approach
isn't taught in the UK.


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