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Old February 15th 06, 04:53 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Martin Gregorie wrote:
I'd agree about the speed, but doesn't turning circle also depend in
control surface size and deflection range?


No. More control will just enable you to get into and out of a turn faster,
but it has no influence on the turn radius itself.

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