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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 -- "Never trust anything that can think for itself, if you can't see where it keeps its brain." (chapter 10 of book 3 - Harry Potter). for Email, make the obvious change in the address. |
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