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Old 20th Feb 2011, 12:56
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vanHorck
 
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This is the effect of a very strong headwind.... notice the plane almost flies backwards...

YouTube - Husky Short Field Landing and Take-off

Of course this one takes only a limited number of passengers.... i.e. one
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