GENERALIZED SPEED-TO-FLY THEORY

Authors

  • Branko Stojkovic

Keywords:

Aerodynamics, Training, Coaching

Abstract

Generalized speed-to-fly theory overcomes certaln restrictions imposed by the classic MacCready theory. Most notably, it enables proper treating of the cross-country flight tactics using semi-drifting and stationary updrafts. As the presented examples show, the errors made by applying the classic theory to these cases can be large, even in moderate wind conditions.

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Vol. 17 No. 3 (1993)

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