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Old 19th Oct 2018, 10:43
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Gliders usually do not do a constant angle approach, so the approach angle will necessarily be steeper with more headwind at the same airspeed. Therefore a dropping off headwind means a landing further down the runway as the approach angle flattens out, unless you pull more airbrakes, which are extremely effective. Or do a slip, which serves the same purpose.
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