DYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF DOLPHIN-STYLE THERMAL CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT

Authors

  • Jozsef Gedeon

Keywords:

Aerodynamics, Design, Training, Coaching

Abstract

A dynamic computer study of sustained thermal cross country flight using the socalled dolphin technlques has been started. The thermal model allowed for the sinking zone surrounding the core. Preliminary results are showing the necessity of allowing for three different flight modes in the computer program. The best polnt for beginning the pull-up was found to be at some distance in advance of the therrmal core. Optimizing for the best normal load sequence in doing the pull-up and the push-down calls for more computer work. Relevant studies are going on and results will be compared with circling cross country flight performance calculations.

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (1973)

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