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Old August 26th 12, 01:57 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
kirk.stant
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Default Comparison of glider classes at Uvalde...

What is the optimum G for the pullup?

Or is it more a matter of pulling to ClMax - so an AOA gauge is really needed?

Let's say a generic 15 meter flapped ship, at 8psf and 145 knots - my gut feel is about a 3 g pull while simultaneously setting some flap (0 or +5) is close to optimum. Pull to about 40 degrees nose up, ease off to 1 g, then roll off to let the nose drop to level (no bunt).

How do the rest of you do it?

Kirk
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