View Single Post
  #13  
Old October 6th 12, 06:59 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
son_of_flubber
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 1,550
Default Aerobatics in semi acrobatic certified sailplanes

What are the G forces in unintentional aerobatic maneuvers... say flying through extreme rotor?

Have there been cases of gliders losing their wings in rotor on their way to mountain wave?