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Old 13th Jul 2014, 18:22
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Did any of you lot experience the same awesome Westerly wind Today?. Did up to 175 knots on the way back from Barton in a Gazelle.
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What does the Gazelle cruise at, IAS?
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What does the Gazelle cruise at, IAS?
120 to 130 KIAS.
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What is the record ground speed for a glider
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