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Forum: Tech Log
8th May 2003, 23:20
Replies: 14
Views: 2,568
Posted By Mukka

Expedite_climb, If you stood on the beach and...

Expedite_climb,
If you stood on the beach and looked straight out to the horizon, then travelled 60nm along that line, you would find that the sea was 0.5nm (3000') below you.

If you don't mind...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th May 2003, 22:22
Replies: 26
Views: 13,107
Posted By Mukka

Don't know about flying jets, but for teaching...

Don't know about flying jets, but for teaching PPL students, if you're close to the ground (say below 200') then one hand on the throttle. This is so that you can adjust power quickly. On a single,...
Forum: Tech Log
8th May 2003, 16:39
Replies: 14
Views: 2,568
Posted By Mukka

I get roughly half Bevan's figure. I make it...

I get roughly half Bevan's figure.

I make it 2.6 degrees at 300nm.

The solution is a bit long-winded though - so bound to be a mistake somewhere!

If you draw a tangent to the Earth's...
Forum: Tech Log
8th May 2003, 00:22
Replies: 13
Views: 5,975
Posted By Mukka

In the unlikely event that an aircraft has engine...

In the unlikely event that an aircraft has engine failure, the aircraft will slow down to min drag speed for the remaining engines.

Consequently, the lift generated will decrease, and the...
Forum: Tech Log
8th May 2003, 00:02
Replies: 24
Views: 5,437
Posted By Mukka

Checkboard, I think I've fallen into the trap...

Checkboard,
I think I've fallen into the trap of thinking that reverse thrust pushes against the surrounding airflow, the push being more effective at higher speed.

I thought the propulsive...
Forum: Tech Log
7th May 2003, 17:14
Replies: 14
Views: 2,290
Posted By Mukka

hopharrigan is right - the INS gives...

hopharrigan is right - the INS gives track/groundspeed.

If you remember the days of playing with a whizz wheel for your exams, if you know the track/groundspeed, and TAS/heading, you can...
Forum: Tech Log
7th May 2003, 00:05
Replies: 24
Views: 5,437
Posted By Mukka

If I may make an analogy - what would you expect...

If I may make an analogy - what would you expect to have the biggest effect on speed - opening a car door at 5 mph or 70 mph?

No equations necessary!
Forum: Tech Log
6th May 2003, 23:37
Replies: 11
Views: 2,235
Posted By Mukka

Chimbu chuckles Thanks for the info on...

Chimbu chuckles

Thanks for the info on calculating track miles for DME arcs - never heard of that before.

Unfortunately I haven't yet developed the spare brain capacity to apply it!
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