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Old September 15th 20, 11:26 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Eric Greenwell[_4_]
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Default FES underpowered for 18m ship?

Dave Nadler wrote on 9/15/2020 3:12 PM:
On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 6:02:32 PM UTC-4, Ramy wrote:
relying on engine... is not any safer than relying on ridge lift.


Its considerably less safe...

You must read the ridges much better than I do :^)

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