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Offline Sable

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Turning in a P-51
« on: August 12, 2003, 07:07:56 PM »
So is there any consensus on what flap setting gives the best turn rate?
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Offline Blue Mako

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« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2003, 07:30:46 PM »
D pony:

260mph, 1 notch of flaps = best turn rate (28.6 dps, 765ft radius)

173mph, 2.87g, 1 notch of flaps = best sustained turn rate (17.9 dps, 815ft radius)
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Offline humble

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« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2003, 05:28:12 PM »
Damm and here I am pulling 3 g's all the time at 180:)....:D

Wish I knew how you folksfigured all this stuff out.
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Offline Tarmac

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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2003, 06:07:03 PM »
How did you get those numbers, Mako?

I'd like to figure it out in some of my favorite rides.
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Offline Blue Mako

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« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2003, 09:37:27 PM »
Those numbers were produced by "Badboy".  He did all the required testing and data processing to create some E-M diagrams for the P51.  Searching the boards should give some links to more info.  :cool:
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