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I'm in the process of answering another, but similar, question so I can post that reply here as well when I finish doing some graphics workup. Just...
If I may add a comment or two to Bob's, above. You might need to cut Bob's text a little slack. Were he to put in all the caveats and such like, t...
Answer is 145.9 so you are pretty close to the mark. Probably useful if I run up a couple of graphics for the benefit of those interested in the pr...
I think that we might need a little bit more information to help to any great extent as it's not entirely clear to me just what you are endeavouring t...
Standard conundrum and a regular question. If you have a small island suitable for an emergency landing, say, then you can either look 25nm ahead ...
Good question and one which arises periodically. First, the quick answer. For trim sheets, (a) the loading lines for constant arm positio...
This sort of thread gives me great concern as an engineer and, in this case, a very experienced practising weights engineer - my WCA (AV1), as a sidel...
Think of ground effect as the inability of the wing/aircraft airflow downwash to descend any further than the ground surface (stands to reason - the g...
Commonsense risk management approach - Now, consider if your fuel tank is contaminated with a significant quantity of water. You drain a sa...
[b]Empty weight and oil[/b] This is an historical artefact. First, the definition of empty weight is in CAO 100.7 at The present definition ...
700m sounds good. 12m obstacle requires 240m clear space to make the 5% gradient required. With the 80m to the obstacle, we need to lose 240-80=...
[color=blue][i][b]I sat the exam this morning, 56 out of 56![/b][/i][/color] Well done, indeed, Meade [color=blue][i][b]I am trying to find a co...
Good to see it's now under control. Stjepan - glad we have that minor point of confusion resolved, now. Meade - for this aircraft and thi...
I'm giving you a hint but you are not seeing it .... 1030kg is fine but it is only half of the answer to be considered. You must ALWAYS check f...
What was your climb weight limit, again ? I don't recall seeing it mentioned in your first post .....