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Old 3rd Nov 2011, 22:22
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John R81
 
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I think what catches people out is related to the sail area of the tail and not the power of the fan v a conventional blade design. Get the wind on the wrong side of the tail and you have an additional turning force significantly greater than would be experienced in a conventional tail design. The onset of rotation is rapid / instant, and the rate of yaw high. It is very easy to freeze or become disorientated and react incorrectly. However, get your right foot in - all the way - and keep the ship level and you will recover. Freeze and you are going to star in a train wreck.

Keep thinking of the wind and it won't happen

Note - my experience is 120
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