- Sun May 13, 2018 7:02 am
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Ok, 1st, a disclaimer: I grew up in the Show-me-state so I don't automatically believe everything I'm told (or shown).
On several occasions, I've heard several very experienced pilots refer to a glider's "pitch curve". They are usually talking about the characteristics of a certain glider's design. I readily admit to them that I have no experience or knowledge of this aspect of HG aerodynamics so I have no idea what they are talking about. In other words, "save your breath until I figure out what you're talking about".
Now, I am familiar with Polar Curves and L/D curves and so forth. So, is a "Pitch Curve" a real thing or is it just pilot-speak?
On several occasions, I've heard several very experienced pilots refer to a glider's "pitch curve". They are usually talking about the characteristics of a certain glider's design. I readily admit to them that I have no experience or knowledge of this aspect of HG aerodynamics so I have no idea what they are talking about. In other words, "save your breath until I figure out what you're talking about".
Now, I am familiar with Polar Curves and L/D curves and so forth. So, is a "Pitch Curve" a real thing or is it just pilot-speak?