At 02:02 PM 15/05/01 +0930, you wrote:
>
>Gee, it's been quiet lately....
>
>Now this isn't strictly gliding, and it certainly isn't soaring, but if
>you're into aircraft of any sort, you could do worse than browse (or
>buy) the current May issue of Silicon Chip magazine at your local.
>
>They have included a quite interesting and oftimes spooky article on the
>Global Hawk pilotless aircraft currently out here in, or over Australia.
>
>The especially fascinating part of the article is the claimed L/D of 34
>for this aircraft - engine off, and the fact that in the event of engine
>failure it is programmed to glide to one of several "friendly" airfields
>within gliding range.
>
>Is you local airstrip in the database? Certainly offers new challenges
>for the duty pilot doesn't it. Not to mention anyone else about to join
>circuit - Who gives way?
>
>Unlikely I know, but interesting to contemplate .....
>
>Regards,
>Terry
I read that article and the engine failure glide to emergency airfield mode
and realised we have exactly that in the B2000 on the emergency airfield
page with airfields in reach tagged. You still need a little situational
awareness as we don't have a terrain database and the nearest airfield may
be through the mountain next to you.
Mike Borgelt
Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments
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