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Old 8th May 2010, 19:58
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douglas.lindsay
 
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They are also encouraged to do a well banked turn (say 30 degrees) since there is evidence that it is more difficult to spin from such a turn as compared to a flat turn if speed is lost.
I'm intrigued - my gliding instructors have taught me to turn final at 30 deg but my power instructor wasn't keen on anything above 20 deg. Is there a difference between gliders and power here, or just different traditions? Anybody any idea? Any books I can read that explain a bit more?
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