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Forum: Tech Log

10th Feb 2010, 20:10

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Maneuvering Speed - What does this mean to a pilot?

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Maneuvering Speed - What does this mean to a pilot?

Most everybody (here) knows the definition of Va - Maneuvering Speed:

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In aviation, maneuvering speed is the highest speed at which full deflection of the...

Forum: Tech Log

26th Jun 2003, 08:43

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Indicated Mach versus True Mach Number

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Indicated Mach versus True Mach Number

I need some help understanding Mach Number............

Is there a valid term 'true mach number', as opposed to 'indicated mach number' ?

As I understand it, Mach number is the ratio of true...

Forum: Tech Log

8th May 2003, 13:07

Replies: 14

Earth Curvature

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Earth Curvature

I am in need of some trigonometric assistance as I am mathematically impaired :(

I am looking for a number, for each 60 miles that the earth's curvature causes a drop in elevation relative to an...

Forum: Tech Log

16th Nov 2001, 22:55

Replies: 2

Speed of Sound

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Speed of Sound

Some time ago, someone posted a formula for figuring the local speed of sound, I believe in knots that was simple and useful.

I can't remember what it was!!

Something like 39 x square root of...

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