Pietenpol-List: Do Piets float in ground effect.

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Pietenpol-List: Do Piets float in ground effect.

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Original Posted By: "Tim"
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Gentlemen & Ladies,I was told that the Piet. doesn't float in ground effect on landing; once you pullthe power the plane is going to settle down. Is this basically a true statement? Thanks, TimRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
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Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Do Piets float in ground effect.Depends on your airspeed...It will not retain energy very long. They are relatively light and draggy.Steve-----Original Message-----
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