Maneuvering Speed
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///AMG
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Thats because the Navy isn't known for any kind of tactical expertise........
So that's why when I call the NSAWC Hornet Hotline all I get is the "this number has been disconnected" message
Seriously though, the AF threat manual makes for far more interesting reading (in a cool creepy way) than any Top Gun product, and I say that even being biased as you know
So that's why when I call the NSAWC Hornet Hotline all I get is the "this number has been disconnected" message
All antics aside, each has their own good things. For example, in the flight safety realm, Approach magazine is far and above higher quality and information than any similar publication that the AF has ever put out.
///AMG
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Out of curiousity, does the AF have their own equivalent to the USN aviation safety school?
Yes. At Kirtland AFB, NM. Used to be at Norton AFB, CA. Went through it in 2002.
///AMG
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Ahhh that's right, I had forgotten that you had an official background to inspire your mishap reviews. Which begs the question, when can we expect the next installment?
I just published one yesterday. 2nd thread in the Tech forum regards the T-38 accident.
Didn't read the whole thread, so sorry if this has been said already, but a heavier airplane at a given indicated air speed is at a higher angle of attack, thus it's closer to a stall than an airplane at a lower weight. So it will stall before it breaks.
Example (just for understandings sake).
Stalling AOA = 18 deg.
1500lbs, AOA = 8 deg. @ 120kts
2100lbs AOA = 12 Deg @ 120 kts
Clear as mud?
Example (just for understandings sake).
Stalling AOA = 18 deg.
1500lbs, AOA = 8 deg. @ 120kts
2100lbs AOA = 12 Deg @ 120 kts
Clear as mud?
Is this explanation precise??
http://www.meretrix.com/~harry/flying/notes/va.html
I so, would you add anything?? Graphic?' Formula?? Drawing??
http://www.meretrix.com/~harry/flying/notes/va.html
I so, would you add anything?? Graphic?' Formula?? Drawing??