Comparison of the circling flight performance of some sailplanes on the basis of measured polar curves

Authors

  • H. Merklein The City College of the City University of New York

Keywords:

Aerodynamics, Design

Abstract

In circling flight there is no substantial difference between the real performance and the polar curve derived from straight flight where performance measurements may be accomplished more easily....

Summary in English, Paper in  German

 

Author Biography

H. Merklein, The City College of the City University of New York

http://www.sci.ccny.cuny.edu/~hindman/sumvitae.pdf

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Published

2017-10-26

Issue

Vol. 8 (1965)

Section

Articles