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Old 9th Feb 2009, 23:58
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jonobishop
 
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Starts at the flapped velocity for max L/D

Forky is right. The drag curve is a quadratic eqation and you want to know where its at a minimum.

As J3Pipercub says - If you really must find a number then go for a fly

Hope I don't sound patronising... but you would have to set up S&L with your approach flap, gradually reduce power and trim to maintain height until speed slows to a point where an increase of power is needed to maintain height and speed.

Remember speed for L/D max depends on weight, so reversed command will begin at higher speeds if heavier

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