Well, I usually try to keep things simple. So when I teach this I draw the
standard power curve chart and show the part to the left where you can see
that an increase in pitch results in a loss of lift. Hence the construction
of the phrase "Reverse" and "Command". There might be a more precise
definition but I think that illustrates the concept and gets the points
across. The phrase "dragging it in" has the word "drag" and phrase "it
in". The "drag" part we all see. The "it in" part implies "for a landing".
So I see "dragging it in" and "back of the power curve" going together real
nicely.
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BobF.
"Dan" wrote in message
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On Mar 15, 7:10 pm, Dudley Henriques wrote:
Bob F. wrote:
"Dragging it in" does not necessarily mean "in in the area of reverse
command". It just means that you have added power instead of reducing
drag by retracting flaps or gear, etc. "The area of reverse command"
is an exteme example.

The coffin corner of the back side of the power curve is the extreme.
You can add power flaps or no flaps and still be well on the front side
of the power curve.
Generally speaking, if you are "dragging it in, you are most certainly
in the area of reverse command

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Dudley Henriques

Wouldn't a more exact definition be that the "region of reversed
command" is that condition where induced drag is at its greatest,
pitch only controls airspeed, and power only controls altitude?

One can "drag in" and airplane and not meet all the aforementioned
conditions.

The usefulness of this condition is apparent in short field landings.

Dan Mc