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Old 19th Jul 2003, 20:03
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Mochel
 
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Question Is this aerodynamic behavior possible?

Hi

I am wondering if the following aerodynamic behavior is possible with a Jet airliner aircraft:

The Jet airliner aircraft is flying at 2000 ft or so
Weather calm, wind calm
Aircraft is in level flight
Clean confguration
We put the engines on IDLE
Based on this scenario, is it possible for the IAS to keep increasing despite the engines being on IDLE? I mean by increasing not a few knots but to keep gaining more indicated airspeed. Is it possible with some airliners?

This a debate I am having with someone and I would like to hear professionals give their opinions about it please.

Thanks!
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