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Flying backwards in a Sonex

Postby gammaxy » Fri Mar 11, 2016 12:26 am

I took advantage of 54mph winds at 3000 feet to take off to the south, drift back to the north end of the airport, and land on the same runway.

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Here's a more detailed write-up with video proof :D

http://chrismadsen.org/2016/03/backwards-flight/
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Re: Flying backwards in a Sonex

Postby vwglenn » Fri Mar 11, 2016 9:45 am

Well that's pretty crazy. :shock:
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Re: Flying backwards in a Sonex

Postby gammaxy » Sat Mar 12, 2016 1:56 pm

Just validating Sonex's stall speed claims.
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