Does a stall indicator work in gusting conditions for landing?

Ryan

--- In Q-LIST@..., britmcman@... wrote:

In a message dated 10/30/2006 6:23:53 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
dmperry1012@... writes:

I don't really understand why anyone wants
to install an AOA or a stall indicator of any type on a Quickie

or Q-2xx

other than curiosity


I 'll take this one. Mike, I always wanted to know precisely what

was the

best L/D glide angle as a glider aircraft. In the event of

any "engine out"

scenario, one could hypothetically set up on best angle of attack

and thus be

at an optimum condition for flying the farthest distance over the

ground

regardless of weight conditions. I suspect that the best glide

speed may vary

based on how the aircraft is loaded. If the aircraft is loaded

to about 900

pounds the best glide may be some amount faster or slower than if

the aircraft

is loaded to 1350. Regardless of what the aircraft load happens

to be, the

pilot could set upon best angle and have the greatest opportunity

to make a

greater radius to a potential field.

I experienced a broken prop at 9500' MSL (9000 AGL). By the time

I found

nearest airport, it was still about 12 NM out. I wished I had

such a tool.

Cheers,

Phil
N87TQ Tri-Q
Q-2 Rev




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