To throw the cat amongst the pigeons. Here are some links with attached research, regarding the best way to do a 180 (if required). Any comments or disagreements?
OK, if people want to poo-poo this, please provide a rational and reasoned explanation why (i.e. use a scientific and objective argument). http://www.nar-associates.com/technical-flying/impossible/possible.html http://jeremy.zawodny.com/flying/turnback.pdf "Conclusions A simplified model of the turnback maneuver after engine failure during the take-off climb segment has been developed. The model shows that optimum conditions for returning to the departure runway result from climbing at Vmax , executing a gliding turn through a 190-220deg heading change, using a 45deg bank angle at 5% above the stall velocity in the turn using a teardrop shaped flight path." P.S. Thanks to Daryl McKay for providing these links. _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
