Bluskis,
Yes, agreed.
Although conventionally, the climb analysis is carried out parallel and perpendicular to the flight path, that is just because it is convenient for resolving the forces.
There is no mechanics reason why you can not choose to use any set of axes that meets your purposes.
What you are saying is certainly true.
[edited for brain fade]
CPB
Last edited by Capt Pit Bull; 27th Jul 2002 at 09:13.