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Old 29th July 2005 | 15:56
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Genghis the Engineer
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No, I meant turn the engine off at 2000ft and glide as god intended.

Last I checked the regs a self-sustainer is a motorglider that can't take-off in 600m. It it always needs a tow to get airborne, THEN you need the engine my apologies - learn to thermal properly !

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