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Forum: Tech Log

22nd Nov 2012, 22:23

Replies: 147

Why heavier aircrafts take longer to slow down in the air?

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Posted By awblain

Ms 39, You're right - I was assuming...

Ms 39,

You're right - I was assuming progressive braking: dumping of heat in the truck brakes at some acceptable level without locking the wheels. If you keep maximum braking force applied,...

Forum: Tech Log

22nd Nov 2012, 20:44

Replies: 147

Why heavier aircrafts take longer to slow down in the air?

Views: 30,379

Posted By awblain

If you load up the same truck with more weight,...

If you load up the same truck with more weight, keeping the same brakes, then it takes longer to stop. If there's the same braking force, energy to dissipate scales with mass.

It's a little bit...

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