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Old January 29th 07, 11:08 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Doug Haluza
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Default Wikipedia:Yaw string

The Wikipedia article on the yaw string is featured on the main page
today in the "Did you know...." section as follows:

"Did you know..."

....that the yaw string, a simple tuft of yarn used as a flight
instrument by the Wright brothers, is still in use today?"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaw_string

 




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