" wrote:

"Gord Beaman" ) wrote:

"Richard Brooks" wrote:

A flying instructor told me of lysanders that would fly backwards if the
headwind was too strong.

He should have told you that -any- aircraft will fly 'backwards'
if it's headwind is higher than it's stall speed.

Oops...should have said that it 'can' fly backwards if it's
headwinds are higher than it's stall speed...and...that
it 'will' fly backwards if it's headwinds are higher than it's
max speed

Just ask any Swordfish pilot.
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