donaziza
Well Known Member
I know all RV 8's are different, but can you guys give me pretty good ideas of best "glide range speeds", for making that good landing spot when your engine quits, and the "minimum sink rate speeds" if I'm lucky enough to make "that" spot. Constant speed Whirlwind prop, ECI IO 180 Hp engine? Say about 1500 Lbs. total. Of course winds play a factor. Yeah, I can match my GPS ground speed against my TAS, but that probably will be quite different close to the ground when its too late to change it. I know, I know, look for the direction the smoke is blowing. I hardly ever see smoke on the ground. Look for the direction the trees are blowing. Who can see that from altitude, and by the time you "are" low enough to see it, well its too late "then".
I "do" have a "best glide range ring" on my Garmin Pilot which helps, but still, I'd really like to know those 2 speeds for an 8 if you guys can.
And Oh yeah, I'm familiar with one's "intended" landing spot going up or down in the front of your canopy, to try to decide if you can make a spot or not---but best glide speed would sure help---with that
I "do" have a "best glide range ring" on my Garmin Pilot which helps, but still, I'd really like to know those 2 speeds for an 8 if you guys can.
And Oh yeah, I'm familiar with one's "intended" landing spot going up or down in the front of your canopy, to try to decide if you can make a spot or not---but best glide speed would sure help---with that
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