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Old May 1st 08, 07:09 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
noel.wade
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Default Airplanes and Conveyor Belts - Mythbusters

Ugh, this old topic again? :-P

I understand why you say "the answer is in the wheels". But that's
exactly the wrong attitude to take, and it illustrates why so many
pilots (IMHO) don't fly well.

The answer is in the wing!!! :-)

The answer is ALWAYS *the wing* when it comes to flying!
(OK, some smartass will point out that its sometimes *the tail* - but
that's really just another wing!)

If more pilots could think about their aircraft in terms of "what is
the wing doing right now" or "what is the wing __feeling__ right now",
there would be a lot more pilots who were a lot more skilled (and
possibly a lot fewer accidents!)

Take care,

--Noel