----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 3:36 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: Skegology > I forgot to mention also, for those who never flew with spoilers, when > landing down wind , the spoilers can actually SPEED THE PLANE UP, or the > plane maintain its energy( not slow down), depending on the wind speed and > size of the spoilers. Imagine the spoiler raising up and opening the bay so > the wind can get cupped in open bay. Doesnt take a rookie to have this happen > to them. You're joking, are you not? Cause an airplane IN FLIGHT to speed up because the spoilers are opened on a downwind landing. Maybe help maintain speed after touchdown - well a little. These are not sailboats we're talking about, but sailplanes. Jim Porter RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
