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Forum: Tech Log

6th Aug 2018, 21:13

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The Windward Turn Theory

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Posted By Capt Pit Bull

NO. It really isn't. It might look like it, but...

NO. It really isn't. It might look like it, but if you just choose to invert the sign of something on a whim, expect difficulties if you apply that thought process to a navigation or reference system.

Forum: Tech Log

6th Aug 2018, 19:46

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The Windward Turn Theory

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Posted By Capt Pit Bull

Well, AOA will be cracking on for 180 degrees....

Well, AOA will be cracking on for 180 degrees. That might have a small part to play.....

+ve airspeed and Alpha(plus Beta for 3d) gives us a system that covers all the bases for where the air is...

Forum: Tech Log

6th Aug 2018, 19:40

Replies: 330

The Windward Turn Theory

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Posted By Capt Pit Bull

This, and everything else resting upon it, is...

This, and everything else resting upon it, is total bollocks.

Groundspeed is a Scalar. An objects ground vector is comprised of its ground speed and its track.

When an aircraft is heading...

Forum: Tech Log

6th Aug 2018, 19:25

Replies: 330

The Windward Turn Theory

Views: 50,667

Posted By Capt Pit Bull

The reference to the Earth is purely one of...

The reference to the Earth is purely one of convenience.

Because we measure wind velocity relative to the Earth!

e.g. if you are heading 270 and you fly through a gradient from 270/10 kts to...

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