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Old October 16th 04, 03:01 PM
Mal
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201 does not have flaps

The 301 does I used to go from negative in the ground roll once I had
positive control I went to positive and the glider would lift off the ground
did not drop wing.

I have noted a growing trend to open airbrakes (spoilers) in Australia to
prevent dropping wings.

The 201 I launched today dropped the wing he did not use airbrake and I gave
the wing a good run.

Mal

It's an accepted fact that extending the spoilers or selecting negative
flap
will enhance aileron control at low speeds. The magnitude of the effect
differs for various gliders so consultation with pilots experienced with a
particular glider is advised.