Re: [Flightgear-devel] c172 flight characteristics

[Martin S. <Mar...@mg...>]

John Denker wrote:

> My point here is that most pilots, especially low-time private
> pilots, [...]

Well, at least your perception of real-life flying which you've been
demonstrating to us in the past on this list would make me believe you
to be pretty much on-par with these people ....

> Here is one example among many:  Consider the following scenario:
>   standard atmosphere (ISA)
>   5000 feet
>   full throttle
>   60 Kias == approximately Vx
>   flaps retracted
>   inclinometer ball centered
> 
> In fgfs, I observe a small negative rate of climb, about 30 fpm down.

Folks, don't trust these claims blindly. Cross-check yourself, take the
default Cessna from CVS Base Package - which is the aircraft we've been
talking about all the time - , establish steady, level flight at 60
KIAS in the given environment, push the throttle decided but gently (in
order to stay out of stall at the left wing) .... and form your own
view,

	Martin.
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