At 11:30 30 April 2016, Jim Kellett wrote:

In a modern glider, the side slip is GREAT for crosswind landings, but
the
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forward slip is darn near useless for losing altitude. I teach forward
sli=
ps to students only because it's in the PTS, but I teach full spoilers
and
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increased speed to get a steep approach. That works like a charm,
produces=
a glide ratio WAY lower than 1:7, and is a lot easier to manage than it
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unds.

Wow! That is scary!!!