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Old April 16th 07, 09:07 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
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Tom L. wrote:


Does anyone know whether big aircraft experience the bump at the
conclusion of their steep 360s?



I don't know, but I'm going to find out! I can envision an aircraft with
light wing loading, like a Cessna for instance, compressing the air
locally as it creates lift. After passage of the wing, the lift created
downwash would rebound upward, kind of like skipping a stone on the
water. The end result is that the downwash stays at a constant altitude,
or sinks MUCH more slowly than theory would indicate. Not a good
analogy, but you've got me thinking!

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