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Forum: Private Flying

13th Mar 2015, 09:27

Replies: 57

Engine Failure After Takeoff - Are YOU ready for it?

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Posted By ChickenHouse

I suspect glider and power are not comparable. In...

I suspect glider and power are not comparable. In a glider you can trade altitude for speed and horizontal reach, but with power the drag is so high that the energy degradation by velocity squared...

Forum: Private Flying

13th Mar 2015, 08:16

Replies: 57

Engine Failure After Takeoff - Are YOU ready for it?

Views: 8,681

Posted By ChickenHouse

I think it is much easier. If you are in climb...

I think it is much easier. If you are in climb your momentum vector shows up and best glide assume vectors leveled. When immediately going to best glide velocity the momentum part up in vector...

Forum: Private Flying

13th Mar 2015, 02:14

Replies: 57

Engine Failure After Takeoff - Are YOU ready for it?

Views: 8,681

Posted By ChickenHouse

Last item of my Before T/O check reads Emergency...

Last item of my Before T/O check reads Emergency Briefing right after Departure Briefing. Even though not really expecting engine failure, I recall what to do in case of at this specific airport...

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