Flight Simulation

Slips with the RealAir C-172

I just started to work on forward and side slips using RealAir's excellent model of the Cessna C-172. The literature from RealAir indicates that you can slip up to 37 degrees. Cool!

Why slip? Well, it turns out that it is a very useful technique in real life (RL) flying and very few simulation aircraft have that capability. It is mostly used for crosswind landings and for above normal descent rates (no power emergency landings.)

posted by Dr. Bob @ 7:31 AM