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What are all the ways that wind velocity can affect a paraglider/ canopy before it touches the ground?
Let's assume that a "perfect" humanoid robot flying a ram air parafoil (paraglider or canopy) performs some maneuver for landing exactly the same way multiple times.
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Why does a sudden tailwind/headwind change IAS?
I read the following statement: “tailwind quickly changing to a headwind causes an increase in airspeed and performance.
Conversely, a headwind changing to a tailwind causes a decrease in airspeed and ...
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Can a slow small plane, flying at a few meters above the ground, drop to the ground if the headwind abruptly stops? [duplicate]
Why do I ask this question? Because Wilbur Wright sent a letter to Georges Spratt (an aviation enthusiast he personally knew) saying that his plane, Flyer II, once in flight, accelerated easily to 45 ...
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How should I attach an aircraft model in a wind tunnel when testing wind gust/yaw stability?
Where should I attach the rod to the aircraft model when simulating wind gust /weather vane effect in wind tunnel testing? At the center of gravity, behind the CG, in front of the CG...?
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What are the effects of headwind strength on landing?
Assuming a direct headwind with zero crosswind component, what are the effects of landing into say a 10kt vs 30kt vs 50kt headwind? Are there any specific advantages or drawbacks to a stronger ...
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Does a sudden drop of the velocity of the headwind affect the airspeed by lowering it?
I had a discussion about air speeds with one of my instructors recently. He is claiming that there is a sudden drop in the wind velocity as you get closer to the ground (which is absolutely true, due ...
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How is the climb/descent performance affected by wind gradient?
I am exchanging opinions with other pilots concerning climbing and descending with a wind gradient, and I'm facing strong opposition... In my opinion, a plane trimmed for S&L flight, if it ...
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