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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

15th Feb 2017, 16:21

Replies: 370

Mallard Down in Perth

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Posted By Derfred

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but who knows,...

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but who knows, you might be right.

The understanding of the physics of low flying takes place prior to one's flight.

The application of such physics happens...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

13th Feb 2017, 12:42

Replies: 370

Mallard Down in Perth

Views: 166,952

Posted By Derfred

A great thought experiment for the doubters goes...

A great thought experiment for the doubters goes as follows:

You are flying an aircraft in level flight at 60 knots in a 30 knot headwind.

You decide to fly an orbit, still in level flight, at...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

13th Feb 2017, 12:27

Replies: 370

Mallard Down in Perth

Views: 166,952

Posted By Derfred

Exactly, Nev. The confusion from some...

Exactly, Nev.

The confusion from some low-level pilots arises from the fact that the aircraft only knows about the air-mass it is flying in, but the pilot can't see that air-mass, and so is...

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