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Old 14th Nov 2014, 08:36
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There is no doubt that the "kick off drift" technique requires more skill to produce an acceptable landing. This, of course, means that its success rate is inevitably less than wing down. As a result the aircraft is more stressed and the pax less happy. You seem to imply that, because you are an above average pilot, you would deny lesser mortals the opportunity to produce consistent, acceptable results. "Standing up in a hammock" springs to mind.
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