Dudley Henriques

Steve Hix wrote:
> In article <Mt2dnYCQ1f9KSKLVnZ2dnUVZ_uWdnZ2d@rcn.net>,
> Dudley Henriques <dhenriques@rcn.com> wrote:
>> Really getting nitty here Hilton :-)
>>
>> With the engine dead, and assuming good rigging, there is no specific
>> reason to assume a spiral. The initial question specified the engine
>> "quit". Again, assuming proper trim and no aerodynamic forces to induce
>> bank, the aircraft for all practical purposes anyway, can be assumed a
>> straight path into the ground.
>>
>> Take out the proper trim and an idling engine and perhaps you have a
>> case for a spiral. Also, few aircraft are rigged perfectly so that also
>> could be a factor for a spiral.
>
> Turbulence would increase the likelihood of a spiral departure from
> level flight, wouldn't it?
>
>> Other than these things being present and considering the "spirit" of
>> the question, trim speed would be the answer for ground impact in my
>> opinion.
Yes. Anything that changed the basic balance equation that was in effect
when the trim was set would do that.

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Dudley Henriques