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Forum: Tech Log

26th Apr 2023, 10:39

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A light aircraft will descend faster, so will a heavy one..

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Posted By Capn Bloggs

We call you types leadfoots, hoons, speed demons,...

We call you types leadfoots, hoons, speed demons, etc etc! :E

Forum: Tech Log

21st Apr 2023, 08:21

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A light aircraft will descend faster, so will a heavy one..

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Posted By Capn Bloggs

Incorrect. That is what the thread is all about....

Incorrect. That is what the thread is all about. Doubleback's explanation is spot-on.

Weight has a direct effect on the "gliding" aka idle-thrust descent range because we are descending at the...

Forum: Tech Log

13th Apr 2023, 01:51

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A light aircraft will descend faster, so will a heavy one..

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Posted By Capn Bloggs

Theory, yes, but totally different in the real...

Theory, yes, but totally different in the real world where we have to descend at the same speed, heavy or light. That's the whole point of the topic.

Forum: Tech Log

5th Apr 2023, 01:08

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A light aircraft will descend faster, so will a heavy one..

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Posted By Capn Bloggs

Not necessarily. If your VNAV allows for the...

Not necessarily. If your VNAV allows for the weight and places you higher if you are lighter, you won't notice any appreciable difference in slowdown-distance.

Certainly though, from the same...

Forum: Tech Log

4th Apr 2023, 12:55

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A light aircraft will descend faster, so will a heavy one..

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Posted By Capn Bloggs

There are two opposing scenarios here. The...

There are two opposing scenarios here.

The theoretical scenario is where aircraft descend at the AOA for best L/D. In this case, a heavy aeroplane will descend on exactly the same path (AOA), but...

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