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Old March 31st 04, 11:05 PM
Arnold Pieper
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"Todd Pattist" wrote in message
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"Arnold Pieper" wrote:

In most modern design gliders, the airbrakes can be deployed up to VNE,

and
they will prevent the glider from reaching VNE when fully opened.

The airbrakes are designed for this purpose.


Not in any modern glider I know of. Anywhere close to
vertical will exceed Vne with the brakes open.
Todd Pattist - "WH" Ventus C
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