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It doesn't really "fly backwards". Well, it does, but not like you would think. It can get to some pretty low speed without stalling, so you can position it in
by Raphmedia 12y ago
It doesn't really "fly backwards". Well, it does, but not like you would think. It can get to some pretty low speed without stalling, so you can position it in such a way that the wind will push you backward.
Edit: Seagulls do this too!
- ams6110 12y agoYep, the forward airspeed needed to generate lift is relative to the aircraft, not to the ground.