Originally Posted by
beardy
Interesting to consider the balance of thrust vectors vertical and horizontal vs weight, lift and drag. Could you end up using higher power settings if the wing is not producing sufficient lift?
No, because the aircraft is in a constant descent. However, as the IAS decreases and aerodynamic lift reduces, power will be increased to compensate.
Another factor is that in a fully vertical descent, the engine may ingest hot air from its own exhaust and possibly dirt. Neither are good.