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Old 11-23-2010 | 01:45 PM
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jmohn
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Default RE: Downwind turn Myth

Lift generated by a wing going into a headwind will be less when you turn down wind unless you increase the trottle to make-up the difference. If the throttle setting does not change something must to keep the plane at the same elevation. Add more elevator, if you can without stalling or loose altitude and gain airspeed.


Jeff