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Old 12th Apr 2002, 10:52
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rubik101
 
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Slasher; Why at minimums if you can leave it engaged until 50'? Make use of the facilities!!
On occaisions of steady cross wind, low cloud and perhaps rain, poor vis etc. leaving the autopilot engaged until 50agl is a real help. All you have to do is flare and retard the power. QED
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