I recall in one of his writings he had either tested or calculated how much farther away you'd be at given altitude using his technique, it wasn't that much I think. However, I've got to dig up the article some time, not that I had much to comment, except that in gliders the extra speed, due to tow plane's typically higher climb speeds than what training gliders' best L/D speed tends to be, is extremely useful in case of the rope failure as it gives one some extra energy to 'bleed' while reacting to the situation, determining the course of action and establishing a proper glide attitude. Especially I'd think that would be so in case of an actual emergency - I've only done some 'simulated' rope failures where it is released by instructor.Oracle427 wrote:Essentially, Mr. Deakin is suggesting performing a cruise climb to pattern altitude. That will cover a lot of ground, though you will be climbing at a good pace
He really seems to do that. I like it!DHenriquesA2A wrote:He does however in my opinion anyway, have a tendency toward an approach with his writing that goes to war with Lycoming on their recommendations every once in awhile
If nothing else, it brings more technical knowledge available and spreads that with discussion.
-Esa