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Old August 12th 19, 11:50 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
JS[_5_]
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Default Flaps/No flaps...practical difference??

On Monday, August 12, 2019 at 3:21:23 PM UTC-7, wrote:
For simple long pleasure flights in the western US or for the rare flights in the Alps would I notice any real PRACTICAL difference between a Discus 2c and other flapped 18m ships? I have NO interest in competition. Thanks


One consideration is what to do when a tow is too slow and not getting faster, particularly when full of water.
Pull in an extra notch of flaps, or...
Jim