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Forum: Tech Log
25th Apr 2023, 17:35
Replies: 50
Views: 7,355
Posted By Vessbot

The distinction between the free speed condition...

The distinction between the free speed condition (under which glide range is always the same, but achieved at a higher speed for the heavier plane) vs the assigned speed condition (under which the...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2023, 23:38
Replies: 50
Views: 7,355
Posted By Vessbot

​​​​​​ You are both right, under...

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You are both right, under different conditions.

If speed is unconstrained, then best glide angle is the same at all weights. But at a higher weight, that best glide angle is...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Apr 2023, 00:58
Replies: 50
Views: 7,355
Posted By Vessbot

Starting from the very basics. Straight and...

Starting from the very basics. Straight and level, unaccelerated flight. Lift opposes Weight, Thrust opposes Drag. Everything is 90 or 180 degrees to everything else.

Then, think of a climb or...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Apr 2023, 21:33
Replies: 50
Views: 7,355
Posted By Vessbot

I went back through your post with my quibbling...

I went back through your post with my quibbling hat on, and couldn't find anything wrong; so I'm curious too what the other 10% is.
Forum: Tech Log
4th Apr 2023, 17:05
Replies: 50
Views: 7,355
Posted By Vessbot

Can you please say your conclusion, with respect...

Can you please say your conclusion, with respect to the question of the thread?
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Apr 2023, 16:32
Replies: 50
Views: 7,355
Posted By Vessbot

Let's say, each aircraft is doing its own best...

Let's say, each aircraft is doing its own best trying to descend as steeply as possible?
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Apr 2023, 16:01
Replies: 50
Views: 7,355
Posted By Vessbot

OK, and which aircraft has a higher L/D?

OK, and which aircraft has a higher L/D?
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Apr 2023, 15:53
Replies: 50
Views: 7,355
Posted By Vessbot

I didn't see this before, I think you edited it...

I didn't see this before, I think you edited it in.

Inertia and momentum functionally mean the same thing here, and the heavier plane has more of it; and will take more time and distance to slow...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Apr 2023, 15:26
Replies: 50
Views: 7,355
Posted By Vessbot

Momentum has nothing to do with it, and they're...

Momentum has nothing to do with it, and they're both just as limited by Vmo/Mmo, unless I'm missing something from what you meant to say.

However, a heavier airplane (at the same speed as a...
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