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May 16th 08, 06:47 PM
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May 16th 08, 07:31 PM
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Mxsmanic wrote:
writes: One is vertical wind, i.e. turbulance and thermals. Are thermals strong enough to raise a small GA aircraft in the same way that they raise gliders? That is, could a small GA powered aircraft remain aloft indefinitely by riding thermals, or is it just not a good-enough glider? I've had a thermal lift me up 100 feet in a couple of seconds. The thought of which should have you running to the bathroom.
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May 16th 08, 09:15 PM
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In rec.aviation.piloting Mxsmanic wrote:
writes: One is vertical wind, i.e. turbulance and thermals. Are thermals strong enough to raise a small GA aircraft in the same way that they raise gliders? That is, could a small GA powered aircraft remain aloft indefinitely by riding thermals, or is it just not a good-enough glider? Vertical wind is vertical wind; everybody goes along for the ride. Since powered aircraft with the engine off don't have the same glide ratio as gliders, they will lose a lot more altitude between the thermals. -- Jim Pennino Remove .spam.sux to reply.
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May 16th 08, 09:32 PM
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On May 17, 8:15 am, wrote:
In rec.aviation.piloting Mxsmanic wrote: writes: One is vertical wind, i.e. turbulance and thermals. Are thermals strong enough to raise a small GA aircraft in the same way that they raise gliders? That is, could a small GA powered aircraft remain aloft indefinitely by riding thermals, or is it just not a good-enough glider? Vertical wind is vertical wind; everybody goes along for the ride. Since powered aircraft with the engine off don't have the same glide ratio as gliders, they will lose a lot more altitude between the thermals. And then there's wave :-)
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