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Old 15th Feb 2009, 14:35
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FullWings
 
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Slightly off topic:

Does anyone know why a power off/failed landing is historically referred to as "dead stick" rather than "dead engine"? If the stick had died you really would have a problem. (Sioux City comes to mind...)
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