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Ken, My wing is a first gen Manta 12.5. Same one you saw when I came up to Cal Valley years ago. I cruze 42-4...5 knts (50 if i get out and push) I still really love the RST for the bumps and wind....Comment on "Your Engine Just Quit, Should You Land On A Road Or A Field?"
Hi sal just last night i was going over some go pro footage from bonner .I was looking at all my options i was cho...use unseen obsticles are more abundant around roads 3 gives you less choice of wind...Comment on "Blackout in a trike- Coming back to consciousness on the ground (unexpected medication reaction)"
I guess you're right, an airplane w/ tail has a better chance of landing into the wind. I'm so used to trikes preferring to turn downwind. A spiral is likely too (as you said), and now I remember another accident,...Comment on "This years first Darwin award nominee?? Or perhaps just a wanger having a bit of fun?"
That's what I saw as well. He may have been over-speeding- the flutter an...t for a second, then you're underwater with the wind knocked out of you in a tangle of wires, aluminum and fabric going down...