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Old 12th May 2007, 09:20
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Thought I'd throw my lot in.

Constant vector, speed is proportional to thrust and drag.

Change the vector, angle of attack must change, drag must increase so speed declines therefore thrust must increase proportionally to maintain constant speed.

Or so I think,

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