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Old 10th May 2012, 17:50
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Fareastdriver
 
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On a mountain ridge with a steady wind blowing against a smooth escarpment it is possible to soar/autorotate and maintain height backwards and forwards along the ridge. I have done it several times with a light one but never with a heavy helicopter.
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