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Classic Theory Meets Digital Computer; Status Quo Emerges Unscathed

Flying Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

Naval Academy, approached the problem by setting lift-drag ratio, L/D, as his metric of efficiency. These are indicated, not true, airspeeds.) I believe the reason is that flight testing reveals that with the added drag of a windmilling propeller, which my simulation ignores, a lower gliding speed is better.

True Airspeed

True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Knot Airplanes

Airspeed and Altitude Control Simplified: Tips for Stable Flying

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

If you’re aiming to get comfortable with managing both airspeed and altitude in flight, you’ll need to understand the difference between indicated airspeed (IAS) and true airspeed (TAS). Key Takeaways Airspeed and altitude are directly linked to each other throughout different phases of your flight.

True Airspeed

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Aviator Connection

Classic Theory Meets Digital Computer; Status Quo Emerges Unscathed

Airspeed and Altitude Control Simplified: Tips for Stable Flying

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