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Forum: Military Aviation

13th May 2007, 13:16

Replies: 172

Why do we Lose Airspeed in a Turn and What Causes This?

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Posted By Soft Ground

I am aware that lift is the main cause, but that...

I am aware that lift is the main cause, but that has already been explained.
SO I did not repeat it.
I was only referring to the effect of turning into a head or tail wind.

Speed will be lost...

Forum: Military Aviation

13th May 2007, 11:40

Replies: 172

Why do we Lose Airspeed in a Turn and What Causes This?

Views: 24,218

Posted By Soft Ground

Speed changes in the turn

Turns out that every aircraft will be different. The fast jets hardy ever notice it as they have lots of power, lower drag and go fast. The heavy, draggy, propeller driven, slower transports however...

Forum: Military Aviation

6th Feb 2007, 16:12

Replies: 16

Buzzed by the RAF

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Posted By Soft Ground

Studland Beach

Sitting on Studland Beach many years ago (as a kid) when there is a dull roar, but no sign of an aircraft.

Pointy nose appears above hill and Vulcan climbs over hill and back down. Another then...

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