The rough rule of thumb for dynamic hydroplaning (i.e. aquaplaning) is 9 x
SQRT (Tyre pressure). If tyre pressure is in PSI, this gives the minimum
hydroplaning speed in knots. If the car tyre pressure is 36 psi,
hydroplaning should happen above 54 nm/hr or 100 km/hr which is roughly
consistent
] aquaplaning -
was Cruise Controls and Gliding Ops
The rough rule of thumb for dynamic hydroplaning (i.e.
aquaplaning) is 9 xSQRT (Tyre pressure). If tyre pressure is in PSI, this
gives the minimumhydroplaning speed in knots. If the car tyre pressure is
36 psi,hydroplaning should happen
8:42 AM
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'
Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] aquaplaning - was Cruise Controls and
Gliding Ops
The rough rule of thumb for dynamic hydroplaning (i.e. aquaplaning) is
9 x
SQRT (Tyre pressure). If tyre pressure is in PSI, this gives the
minimum
