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Forum: Tech Log

10th Jul 2013, 09:35

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How does altitude affect the aircraft performance?

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Posted By Wizofoz

Yes, that's it. IAS is really a measure of...

Yes, that's it. IAS is really a measure of Dynamic Pressure, which is ALSO what drag is proportional to, so drag remains constant for a given IAS.

So, if you assume constant power, you achieve a...

Forum: Tech Log

9th Jul 2013, 11:14

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How does altitude affect the aircraft performance?

Views: 11,628

Posted By Wizofoz

No both are true. For the same TAS drag will...

No both are true.

For the same TAS drag will be lower if air density is lower- but so is IAS.

For a given IAS, TAS increases as air density reduces, but drag remains,constant. ( This is the...

Forum: Tech Log

9th Jul 2013, 10:14

Replies: 23

How does altitude affect the aircraft performance?

Views: 11,628

Posted By Wizofoz

Hino, Your book is more likely to give you...

Hino,

Your book is more likely to give you the answers, as it is a long and complex subject.

What do you mean by Performance? Maximum speed? Maximum range? Jet? Turbo prop? Piston? Turbo...

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