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Old November 15th 06, 09:44 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
EridanMan
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Default Fly It to the Ground

Yeah, I understand that... I'm just saying fundamentally- keep the
aircraft in best glide speed (dependent on configuration) from the
moment the engine cuts until the moment you flare, and you won't worry
about the 'do I push this glide to make the runway' trap.

On Nov 15, 12:44 pm, Jose wrote:
Fly Vg from the moment the engine
cuts to the moment you begin your
round-out... land wherever that puts you.You can do better if you consider the wind. Fly faster than Vg into the

wind, slower than Vg with the wind, and you will increase your range
(and likelihood of reaching something hospitable).

Jose
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