It's interesting that one never hears of exactly how you "get off the
step." If valid, surely the phenomenon should be reversible.
Regards,
Fred F., A063
Chuck Popenoe wrote:
>
> As a graduate level aeronautical engineer, I can assure you that only
> magic and no aerodynamics is involved in getting "on the step". I also
> recall an article in AOPA Pilot by Barry Schiff (a man whose wisdom
> I have a great respect for) thoroughly debunking the step myth.
>
> Now in hydrodynamics, planing theory, that is another matter! ;
)
>
> Pops
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