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Old 01-26-09, 12:42 PM   #9
SteamWake
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A common misconception.... "Hover" does not indicat a full stop, more rather a few (1-3) knots, just enough to keep some flow over the planes to maintain depth and attitude yet not disrupt the launch of the unthinkable.
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