The document discusses equations related to the approach and flare of an aircraft landing. It provides equations for approach angle α in terms of flight path angle θ and glide slope angle γ. It also gives equations for horizontal distance d and height h in terms of flight path angle γ and velocity V. It notes that the approach angle is -10 degrees and that the velocity in the x direction (VBDEC[0]) is needed. It describes the flare maneuver, which begins at 50 feet above the runway, with an equation relating height h to the flare initiation time tfl, flare initiation altitude hfl, and flare time constant τ.
The document discusses equations related to the approach and flare of an aircraft landing. It provides equations for approach angle α in terms of flight path angle θ and glide slope angle γ. It also gives equations for horizontal distance d and height h in terms of flight path angle γ and velocity V. It notes that the approach angle is -10 degrees and that the velocity in the x direction (VBDEC[0]) is needed. It describes the flare maneuver, which begins at 50 feet above the runway, with an equation relating height h to the flare initiation time tfl, flare initiation altitude hfl, and flare time constant τ.
The document discusses equations related to the approach and flare of an aircraft landing. It provides equations for approach angle α in terms of flight path angle θ and glide slope angle γ. It also gives equations for horizontal distance d and height h in terms of flight path angle γ and velocity V. It notes that the approach angle is -10 degrees and that the velocity in the x direction (VBDEC[0]) is needed. It describes the flare maneuver, which begins at 50 feet above the runway, with an equation relating height h to the flare initiation time tfl, flare initiation altitude hfl, and flare time constant τ.