RE: [RCSE] F3J Penetration Comparison

2001-02-19 Thread Ronald Piskulich
Re: [RCSE] F3J Penetration Comparison Ronald writes: >Should I get the time to cross 100' in calm wind? Get the time to cross with the least altitude lost. Let's say the model loses 5 feet in 100 at 25 mph. that would be: 20:1 Lift/Drag (L/D) @ 25 mph (best L/D speed) The equ

Re: [RCSE] F3J Penetration Comparison

2001-02-19 Thread Quiet Man
Ronald writes: >Should I get the time to cross 100' in calm wind? Get the time to cross with the least altitude lost. Let's say the model loses 5 feet in 100 at 25 mph. that would be: 20:1 Lift/Drag (L/D) @ 25 mph (best L/D speed) The equation to figure out how far you can go (penetrate) i