Does anybody have actual engine out no-wind glide ratio numbers? With the modern GPS technology, I'm hoping someone has tried it out and gotten extemely accurate results.
This information I'm sure you'll agree is nice to have in your back pocket. If you lose one, and your GPS says 10 miles to the nearest airport, (The Garmin GPS Map 195 gives you the top ten nearest fields, bearing and distance) and you're at 5000 ft AGL, it would be real nice to know if you can get 2 miles per thousand. Then again, if you have a GPS, some quick mental gymnastics should tell you whether or not your going to make it under any given conditions. If the GPS says 8 minutes to go, and your decending at say 800 fpm (just a W.A.G.), and you're at 5000' AGL, you should lose about 6400' over those 8 minutes....hmm... find the nearest road, throw the GPS overboard, and concentrate. Even if the GPS says you'll make it at 5000', the winds aloft may shift on your way down and you might be surprised later on, so it pays to keep an eye on your progress. Disclaimer: I am not advocating someone turning off their fan to get these numbers. But if someone already has, it would be nice if they would share with the rest of the list. Spike Kavalench Winnipeg __________________________________________________________________________ ______ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
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