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Old 09-11-2009, 10:10 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Yet another reminder is many of us experience strong x-winds on a regular basis. Once I calculated it and I see 11-22 degree yaws on a regular basis. I suspect fins in the yawed condition would be more a liability than an asset. A 14 mph x-wind can cut fe 13% at 55 mph.
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