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Testing your glide. Are people doing this?
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October 25th 03, 12:36 PM
David Megginson
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(MLenoch) writes:
Folks should go out and practice this a bunch. Early in the morning
high above the airport, they should simulate a glide onto the
runway, to get a feel for the descent rate, speed, angle, etc. etc.
Right, but don't count on the numbers -- a prop hooked up to an idling
engine isn't windmilling as much as a prop hooked up to an engine with
no power. I
All the best,
David
David Megginson