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Old 7th Aug 2012, 08:22
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Originally Posted by mary meagher
waggle the rudder to signal the glider that his airbrakes are open. Are you kidding?
Indeed! I have the same trouble when over speeding on the winch. I believe I am signalling the winch driver to slow down. My desire not to have the imminent bang happen when I am at 45 degrees with full rudder seems to overrule every time.

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