Here's a doozy...
What is best glide speed in a twin engine airplane? I know that many of the Piper POH's don't include a best glide speed, as they assume that one of the engines will always be operating at any given time. But supposing it did happen, should the aircraft be flown at Blueline speed? I know this speed allows for the least drag and best ROC when the other engine is feathered, and it also provides the least rate of descent when an engine fails above the single engine absolute ceiling. So does it also mean that it will allow for least rate of descent with both engines feathered?
I've been told to aim for blueline, and some have even said that they would rather not think about that scenario. But if anyone knows give me a holler...
What is best glide speed in a twin engine airplane? I know that many of the Piper POH's don't include a best glide speed, as they assume that one of the engines will always be operating at any given time. But supposing it did happen, should the aircraft be flown at Blueline speed? I know this speed allows for the least drag and best ROC when the other engine is feathered, and it also provides the least rate of descent when an engine fails above the single engine absolute ceiling. So does it also mean that it will allow for least rate of descent with both engines feathered?
I've been told to aim for blueline, and some have even said that they would rather not think about that scenario. But if anyone knows give me a holler...