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Flying, the why and wherefore (1909)

Grey, C. G. (Charles Grey), 1875-1953 · London, "The Aero" · leaf 57

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nomena, and right on the edge of the cliff isa region of comparative calm, or dead water, indicatedby the dotted space. If the wind happens to have adownward tread, as would happen in the case of coldwind from above the sea dropping down on to a cliff toreplace hot air which is being drawn away… … which is the reason why one can stand near the edge of. a cliff by the sea on a sunny day and be blown back bya cold wind, whereas on an inland cliff of similar formthere would be calm close to the edge and a strong upwardwind above it. Of course, it is possible, under favourablecircumstances, to…

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