28.12.2025, News, USA

Thermalling in a Slight Slip

"Dick Johnson wrote a great article titled "Circling the Holighaus way" Click here and log-in on the SSA website. ..." [wingsandwheels.com]

"Circling the Holighaus way - During circling flight, maintaining a mild sideslip rather than keeping the yaw string centered is beneficial. With a sideslip, less aileron deflection is required to balance the lift between the inner and outer wings. ..." [Soaring Magazine - October 2004]

Quelle: Christian (DD)