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Old 1st Sep 2010, 13:58
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part of the equation differences/ between turbo prop and jet is this.

the jet engines provide thrust and do not energize the air flow by prop action over the wing.

the turboprop or piston actually energizes the air flow over the wing directly upon power application.

if you are low and slow in a jet, add a LOT of power until the trend reverses...In the jets I've flown, I've seen about 1.5 inches of movement useful. especially when dropping below the tree line, having the natural wind suddenly blanked by the trees.

for more difference between turboprop/piston and jets, see the fine book, "handling the big jets" by davies.
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