Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Combining the Gweduck’s advanced hull with its counter-rotating propellers means differential power allows crosswind water taxiing impossible in floatplanes along with higher hull-in-water taxiing speeds. “We A not so obvious advantage is taxiing. Keeping drag corralled was emphasized as the Gweduck mission is foremost long-distance cruising.

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Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 77

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For one thing, the F2s fuselage hangs from a completely new wing with two distinct airfoil shapes. An obvious discontinuity leads to a thinner airfoil inboard. You might ask what happens with crosswind landings when you take away rudder authority. Wings, Things Major aerodynamic tweaks have been made. In this case, nothing.

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Airplanes Rudder Aileron Crosswind 98

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

I have actually taxied out with a semi-crosswind where I just turned around and came back in because I could not control the airplane with the earlier brakes. I can control it now with the Red Line Brakes, but this airplane is not built for crosswinds. It is a terrible airplane for crosswinds.

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Airplanes Crosswind Tail Cockpit 124