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Forum: Tech Log

23rd Mar 2010, 16:07

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Thrust and Speed

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Posted By Capt Pit Bull

We're getting pretty close to a group hug here ! ...

We're getting pretty close to a group hug here !

Mansfield makes a lot of sense to me. I still maintain that the underlying principle is simple, but agree that this doesn't mean that the aircraft...

Forum: Tech Log

22nd Mar 2010, 09:50

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Thrust and Speed

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Posted By Capt Pit Bull

mb2002 4dogs has it nailed. I...

mb2002

4dogs has it nailed. I have no problem with, in a particular type, the flying technique being taught in a particular way. My issue is that people tend to take that specific...

Forum: Tech Log

20th Mar 2010, 10:24

Replies: 50

Thrust and Speed

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Posted By Capt Pit Bull

Actually, no, we don't. The point is that...

Actually, no, we don't.

The point is that any change in speed requires a pitch input to maintain the flightpath. If you're any good you progressively adjust attitude during the speed change rather...

Forum: Tech Log

19th Mar 2010, 09:58

Replies: 50

Thrust and Speed

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Posted By Capt Pit Bull

To maintain level, 0 fpm you will need to pitch...

To maintain level, 0 fpm you will need to pitch down as you accelerate. If you maintain pitch you will start to climb. Eventually an equilibrium will be reached where (Thurst - Drag) / Weight = The...

Forum: Tech Log

11th Mar 2010, 12:33

Replies: 50

Thrust and Speed

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Posted By Capt Pit Bull

Oh, and in passing: Type dependent.

Oh, and in passing:

Type dependent.

Forum: Tech Log

11th Mar 2010, 12:28

Replies: 50

Thrust and Speed

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Posted By Capt Pit Bull

Either can be used to control either. Its...

Either can be used to control either.

Its really not that complicated, but sadly this industry has a developed a compulsion to dumb things down to the extent that they can be rote learnt. Then...

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