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Old February 20th 13, 09:14 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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This research describes the soaring techniques of falcons and storks in thermaling and descending flight (climbing and running). Looks like good old evolution has found out about Paul McCready's insights already many million of years ago, is anybody surprised?
http://angel.elte.hu/thermalling/mai.../comparing.pdf

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Old February 20th 13, 10:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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That is amazing research. Thanks. Fun read.
 




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