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Old 7th July 2008 | 20:58
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Smilin_Ed
 
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AOA Usefulness

M. Mouse wrote: "The question would have to be asked how useful it would be given that the instances of jet transport aeroplanes gliding are mercifully rare!"

I too hope that using AOA to stretch a glide would not happen often, but it would also be useful for ordinary landings because it automatically provides the proper speed for the actual weight of the aircraft without any calculations, especially if your calculations (or fuel quantity readings) are wrong.
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