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Old 17th Feb 2012, 14:18
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chti_guillaume
 
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Hello,

You are right on the lift. It depends only on the EAS. for a given incidence (and mach number if relevant)

Though, the vertical acceleration (load factor) is a mechanical effect, it depends on the TAS, not on EAS. Which explains why, for a given elevator input (for example), you don't have the same load factor at sea level, at 20,000ft, or higher

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