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Old 07-08-2010 | 06:57 PM
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Default RE: Airframe Identification

As i was drinking my coffee this morning i observed something i hadn't noticed before. The birds that were soaring had their wings in a positive dihedral. The birds that were flying near and into trees had their wings in a negative dihedral position. I assume that for simple soaring the positive dihedral keeps them stable and level. Then for rapid turning faster roll maneuvering, the negative dihedral position is easier for them. Of course i could be wrong but it makes sense.