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Old 3rd Feb 2014, 07:55
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dubbleyew eight
 
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in really strong crosswinds wheeling and 3 pointing are both deficient.
(windsock rigidly horizontal at 90 degrees to the strip is what I have in mind.)

into wind wing down, out of wind wheel high in the air and 2 point it on using the tailwheel and the into wind main.
that way the lift from the wing is pointing into wind and opposing drift.
(my tailwheel has a solid link controlling it. no springs or sloppy stuff.)

after touchdown the stick is moved to the aft stop and fully into wind.
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