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Old 11-22-2010, 11:40 AM
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Default RE: Downwind turn Myth

i'm talking from airspeed over the wing perspective. ground speed is irrelevant if you can maintain enough lift to stay in the air. that's why a trainer can fly backwards with enough wind. i'm arguing the point that headwind and tailwinds don't matter.