Power curves
Can someone give me a detailed and accurate explanation of the connection between the thrust curves vs drag and the power required/power available curves. I specifically want to understand what happens to the following when weight is reduced during a climb:
Rate of climb
Angle of climb
IAS and TAS.
All this is assuming non-turbocharged piston engined aircraft
Thx
[This message has been edited by shenebix (edited 10 March 2001).]