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Old 27th Sep 2006, 00:15
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Originally Posted by 212man
"...coming down the Moroccan coast at 100' using the updraft from the cliffs to generate forward speed, .."

Run that one by me again.....
It is no different to techniques used by glider pilots. Get a strong up-draft, and you can use the power for speed instead of lift. Try it !
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