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Old 04-03-2009 | 09:54 PM
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Default RE: Measuring Total Plane Drag

Since I'll be measuring at maximum speed wouldn't lift induced drag be really small compared to parasitic? I'm thinking less and less AOA is required to overcome weight of the plane as speed increases, right?