Originally Posted by
oldveedubs
it has nothing to do with the environment...i'm just talking about the airplane besides the 15,000 lbs of gas. literally i need to run at the highest peak of efficiency...and then coast into a landing. so the question remains...what all can i get away with turning off? and how should i get to destination x?
Airplane performance, whether it is a C-152 or a B747 HAS EVERYTHING TO DO WITH THE ENVIRONMENT! If your teacher has not drilled that into your head, then there is something seriously wrong with the curriculum!
the highest peak of efficiency?....again, it is directly affected by the current weather conditions. what do you mean by getting away with turning things off?
i believe the merits behind assigning a project like this throws the student right into the heart of what makes an airplane fly (besides money) which is great....however, the parameters and situation must be applicable otherwise the student is set adrift with one hell of a headache!