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Forum: Tech Log

1st Sep 2016, 17:57

Replies: 64

Circling Calculations

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Posted By Dadanawa

Very thoughtful post. I'm working on the...

Very thoughtful post. I'm working on the calculation for the point on the base leg turn to start descent. Calculated in time or bearing from threshold . Will keep you posted. I don't envisage ever...

Forum: Tech Log

31st Aug 2016, 07:05

Replies: 64

Circling Calculations

Views: 15,987

Posted By Dadanawa

Yes this makes sense, you don't want to be...

Yes this makes sense, you don't want to be turning onto final at very low altitudes. I'll rework the calculations based on a 3 degree path from the landing runway. Probably I should use 600 feet to...

Forum: Tech Log

31st Aug 2016, 06:44

Replies: 64

Circling Calculations

Views: 15,987

Posted By Dadanawa

I've used a timing based on the height to lose...

I've used a timing based on the height to lose from MDA to threshold at 318' per nautical mile at the current GS on downwind. Not adjusted for the change in GS on final.
Runway in spreadsheet is...

Forum: Tech Log

31st Aug 2016, 05:27

Replies: 64

Circling Calculations

Views: 15,987

Posted By Dadanawa

Circling Approach Awareness

The discussion and posts have been interesting.
As I continue to continue to work on the spreadsheet, I've made some adjustments.
It now gives me the bearing and distance to enter three fixes on...

Forum: Tech Log

26th Aug 2016, 14:08

Replies: 64

Circling Calculations

Views: 15,987

Posted By Dadanawa

Yes Vilas, What I mean is a left turn to...

Yes Vilas,

What I mean is a left turn to right downwind.

And yes, in this particular case there is a tailwind. (Just entered arbitrary figures)

Separate sheet for 45 degree break.

Forum: Tech Log

26th Aug 2016, 10:56

Replies: 64

Circling Calculations

Views: 15,987

Posted By Dadanawa

Distance from runway depends on turn-radius for...

Distance from runway depends on turn-radius for given speed. As speed increases, turn-radius increases, and distance from runnway increases.

Why ?

Takes the guesswork out during a procdure that...

Forum: Tech Log

26th Aug 2016, 07:42

Replies: 64

Circling Calculations

Views: 15,987

Posted By Dadanawa

Circling Calculations

Trying to create a workable spreadsheet for circling calculations.

So far this is what I've come up with.

Entries in yellow cells, calculations in blue cells.

Comments, questions, and...

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