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Old 5th Dec 2019, 09:36
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Fly Aiprt
 
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Insect are usually encountered at low altitude. No problem when flying high.
Bugs slightly impair cruise speed on a standard GA airfoil, but are definitely a problem with 'laminar' airfoil on gliders, as mentioned by PDR1.

Twice had 'pitot anomaly' occurrences on a light airplane. No problem returning to base with engine parameters and attitude to assess correct AoA on approach. Pretty standard PPL exercice in my country.
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