---------------------------------------------------------- RV6-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 12/11/05: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:01 AM - slowing down (keith newcomer) 2. 09:07 AM - Re: slowing down (LessDragProd@aol.com) 3. 01:40 PM - Re: slowing down (Ron Lee) 4. 03:24 PM - Re: slowing down (Jim Oke) 5. 10:40 PM - Re: slowing down (keith newcomer) 6. 11:00 PM - Re: slowing down (keith newcomer) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:01:55 AM PST US From: "keith newcomer" Subject: RV6-List: slowing down DNA: do not archive Its-Bogus: do not forward to list - No Plain-Text Section --- MIME Errors - No Plain-Text Section Found --- A message with no text/plain MIME section was received. The entire body of the message was removed. Please resend the email using Plain Text formatting. HOTMAIL is notorious for only including an HTML section in their client's default configuration. If you're using HOTMAIL, please see your email application's settings and switch to a default mail option that uses "Plain Text". --- MIME Errors No Plain-Text Section Found --- ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:07:47 AM PST US From: LessDragProd@aol.com Subject: Re: RV6-List: slowing down Hi Keith, Since you didn't say, I'll ask. What is your approach speed, and what is your best lift vs drag speed. Minimum sink rate should occur at best lift vs drag speed. (Also know as best glide speed.) Regards, Jim Ayers In a message dated 12/11/2005 9:02:39 AM Pacific Standard Time, newcoair@hotmail.com writes: --> RV6-List message posted by: "keith newcomer" Im flying a 6a with 160 horse. According to my Dynon and RMI my descent rate on final is 700fpm or more. Hate boosting the power to slow descent.I have been trying to practice engine out approaches. Have tried pointing the nose down and setting up for longer downwinds. Any ideas Keith ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:40:26 PM PST US From: Ron Lee Subject: Re: RV6-List: slowing down --> RV6-List message posted by: Ron Lee >Im flying a 6a with 160 horse. According to my Dynon and RMI my descent >rate on final is 700fpm or more. Hate boosting the power to slow >descent.I have been trying to practice engine out approaches. Have tried >pointing the nose down and setting up for longer downwinds. What is your concern? This is typical. Keep your pattern relatively close. If you have trouble flaring from that descent rate either use no flaps or add power. Ron Lee ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 03:24:49 PM PST US From: Jim Oke Subject: Re: RV6-List: slowing down DNA: do not archive Its-Bogus: do not forward to list - No Plain-Text Section --- MIME Errors - No Plain-Text Section Found --- A message with no text/plain MIME section was received. The entire body of the message was removed. Please resend the email using Plain Text formatting. HOTMAIL is notorious for only including an HTML section in their client's default configuration. If you're using HOTMAIL, please see your email application's settings and switch to a default mail option that uses "Plain Text". --- MIME Errors No Plain-Text Section Found --- ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:40:25 PM PST US From: "keith newcomer" Subject: Re: RV6-List: slowing down DNA: do not archive Its-Bogus: do not forward to list - No Plain-Text Section --- MIME Errors - No Plain-Text Section Found --- A message with no text/plain MIME section was received. The entire body of the message was removed. Please resend the email using Plain Text formatting. HOTMAIL is notorious for only including an HTML section in their client's default configuration. If you're using HOTMAIL, please see your email application's settings and switch to a default mail option that uses "Plain Text". --- MIME Errors No Plain-Text Section Found --- ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:00:57 PM PST US From: "keith newcomer" Subject: Re: RV6-List: slowing down DNA: do not archive Its-Bogus: do not forward to list - No Plain-Text Section --- MIME Errors - No Plain-Text Section Found --- A message with no text/plain MIME section was received. The entire body of the message was removed. Please resend the email using Plain Text formatting. HOTMAIL is notorious for only including an HTML section in their client's default configuration. If you're using HOTMAIL, please see your email application's settings and switch to a default mail option that uses "Plain Text". --- MIME Errors No Plain-Text Section Found ---