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Old 2nd Feb 2017, 20:48
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..and here is the effect "demo'd" so to speak on a long wingspan glider close to the ground.
Yes it does spin and hence the video is age restricted and you have to log in to you tube to view it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xCct8cDtyk


What is clear from that video is the effect of the onboard air-conditioning fans being switched off before landing resulting in a loss of thrust.



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