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Old 29th Jul 2012, 11:30
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goldeneaglepilot
 
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Rolls in the Decathalon are much easier to get axial than the Robin (provided you start with the pitch attitude correct to the horizon) The rudder seems to have better authority at all speeds and its easy to snap roll accuratly (both entry and exit being clean). In my book the Decatholon wins!!
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