Don't see much to argue about. They did the math. Although there's
one little thing I'd like to check.
They don't think the optimum is 60 degrees though.
Mike
At 11:38 AM 17/09/2008, you wrote:
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.
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