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Old 23rd Nov 2017, 00:51
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Originally Posted by XH175
Landing/take off distance does not matter a jot if the wind is not along the longest available run.

Ross
An inland Loch might have a flat calm surface. From what I've read, I understand flying boats cannot unstick from this and need a bit of 'chop' to break the suction.

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