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Forum: Rotorheads

4th Feb 2016, 21:33

Replies: 129

Emergency landing

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Posted By Torquetalk

Ta John! Letter in the post. I...

Ta John!

Letter in the post.

I see it all unfolding clearly: the high speed run-on; the "favourable" gradient; that ever-so-low drag coeffient: "Is it a birdy? is it a plane?

TT

Forum: Rotorheads

4th Feb 2016, 20:31

Replies: 129

Emergency landing

Views: 31,790

Posted By Torquetalk

"TT - any scientific basis for the assumed...

"TT - any scientific basis for the assumed difference in coefficient of friction between asphalt and grass? Any factor applied for the lentgh of the grass? Or the temperatures of the surfaces?...

Forum: Rotorheads

3rd Feb 2016, 08:30

Replies: 129

Emergency landing

Views: 31,790

Posted By Torquetalk

Well, if you're sceptical Crab and Nick Lappos...

Well, if you're sceptical Crab and Nick Lappos has dispelled the idea, then perhaps I'll be revising my thoughts there anon. But they currently go something like this:

In presenting a lower...

Forum: Rotorheads

2nd Feb 2016, 21:48

Replies: 129

Emergency landing

Views: 31,790

Posted By Torquetalk

Gentlemen, it seems that only handbags at dawn...

Gentlemen, it seems that only handbags at dawn will settle this. So will you meet on the asphalt or the grass?

i've long been persuaded by the asphalt camp, but it is surprising how dominant...

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