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Old 24th Mar 2011, 05:15
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CAT- Clear air Turbulence
turbulent air with no signs of visible moisture content.

Sweptback wings have higher stall speeds due to poor lift ability (this is why we have high lift devices like flaps and slats). Sweptback wings have a tendency to stall at the wingtip of the wing.

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