Originally Posted by
5 Forward 6 Back
If you're on the wrong side of the curve, a decrease in IAS equates to an increase in total drag, which in turn decreases the IAS further and exacerbates the problem. The increase ZLD curve means that the bottom of the curve equals a lower IAS, so you can fly your original approach IAS but be on the "good" side of the drag curve, where a drop in IAS equals a drop in drag and hence the best chance of recovering your speed.
Hi 5 Forward,
Sorry..but I need to ask, when you mean on the wrong side of the curve, do you mean that the thrust setting for the aircraft is insufficient for the aircraft to maintain airspeed?
Or does the 'wrong' side of the curve mean the left side of the curve (the curve being divided into left and right by the min. drag speed).
I'm still a little confused here.
