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Old 3rd Feb 2017, 22:28
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One thing I don't recall ever being taught is the powerful visual illusion that comes from making turns at low level when a high wind is blowing, and the effect that illusion can have on control inputs.
Every student I've taught has this demonstrated as part their "low flying" portion of the PPL syllabus. You don't need a lot of wind.

In fact it can often be demonstrated in real life in the circuit.
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