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22nd Dec 2004, 06:50

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L=W

With Ground Effect, you get more downwash/lift so to remain level, you need less AoA.

BUT, I heard a 757 has an AoIncidence of 4degrees!
You couldn't maintain ZERO AoA?

I guess I need to borrow a 757 for a bit....