A few more mechanical-flight formulas without the aid of polar diagrams (1928)
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AA N.A.C.A. Technical Memorandum No .457 Figs.5 & 6 a = best coefficient of climb when Cy = const. ne) b = best coefficient of glide when cy, = const. . Pp ec = for ordinary conditions, d = induced drag.(of «¥) sekb: e = induced power required 6 10° deb “2.8 2. a 8.6 flight. 3 to maintain… … 35 5 20 1 10. «8 b m Fig.6 Nomogram for the best gliding speed v, and the’ best L/D ratio Gags
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