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Tony wrote:
I haven't found a decent reference for this -- can anyone help?
...
In gliding, especially with state of the art gliders (L/D in the 40 to
60 range), failure of your landing drag devices (dive brakes, 90 degree
flaps, even tail chutes) can be a real emergency - you can float in
ground effect for miles without slowing down, unable to land! And with
wingspans of 50 to 80+ feet, slipping at ground effect altitude is a
dangerous proposition! In the pattern, I would much rather have my
gear fail to extend than my spoilers fail!


http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder/St...und_Effect.htm

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