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Old 15th Feb 2014, 19:09
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youngman1
 
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Hi Chuck
I'm currently learning to fly a Pitts. Could you possibly go into some detail on why wheelers in cross winds are the way to go please.

In the Pitts i'm currently 3 pointing on, then lifting the tail to lower the AoA thus lift, which seems to settle her on nicely. This seems to be a common technique amongst pitts pilots.

i haven't had a chance to try a wheeler in strong cross winds but would love to learn about why i really should be trying it soon, especially if it makes me safer!
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