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Slips
I just became proud owner of 75 NA 337G N5222T and when getting International ferry permit, by chance talked to an old O-2 pilot working for the FAA. He flew 2 years in Vietnam and said he never flew the O-2 straight, but always in a full rudder slip when they started shooting at him. Since they were always trying to lead hin (in front of the nose) he always tried to fly sideways. When the tracers started to get closer, he would slam full rudder to the other side. He asked me if they flew OK straight. Also said he flew more on one engine than 2 as one was always getting shot up. He was always amazed at how much abuse the O-2 would take and just keep flying.
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