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Forum: Tech Log

26th Apr 2023, 09:47

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

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Posted By Double Back

True, I was looking at how a heavier weight is...

True, I was looking at how a heavier weight is handled in practice. I thought that was more likely answering the initial TS question.
Early in my career, still 2 stripes as cruise reliever on the...

Forum: Tech Log

24th Apr 2023, 11:29

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

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Posted By Double Back

BB, true, but for the sake of simplicity, I left...

BB, true, but for the sake of simplicity, I left that out. Any POH/AOM will show You the best glide speed increases with weight.

Forum: Tech Log

24th Apr 2023, 11:16

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

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Posted By Double Back

Pugilistic, no, it doesn't. Imagine a bobsled...

Pugilistic, no, it doesn't.
Imagine a bobsled downhill, they use a "heavy" crew of 3-4 to include more energy, so more speed. That is what THEY are looking for, the quicker they are down, the higher...

Forum: Tech Log

21st Apr 2023, 05:38

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

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Posted By Double Back

For You as a Swiss guy You will understand next,...

For You as a Swiss guy You will understand next, I will try to keep it as simple as possible.
Driving uphill in a car requires energy. Driving the same car, but now with 4 people on board, requires...

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