Why still no dive acceleration difference?

[JtD]

Originally Posted by Crumpp

It does not answer the original poster's question.

But it does. The original poster asked in the topics title why there are no dive acceleration differences. There aren't because gravity is the same for all planes. As soon as you consider anything else, the dive accelerations are different. Had he asked why all the dive accelerations are different, the question would have required a much more complex answer.
The answer was specifically given to the question asked.

[Crumpp]

The amount of excess thrust determines an aircraft dive acceleration.

The acceleration of gravity is constant but that excess thrust is not constant. It is a characteristic of the design and each aircraft will have a different acceleration in a dive.

[K_Freddie]

Probably something to do with engine type/power and propellor type... Just guessing as I know sweet ....all, you know

[Whacker]

Originally Posted by JtD

But it does. The original poster asked in the topics title why there are no dive acceleration differences. There aren't because gravity is the same for all planes. As soon as you consider anything else, the dive accelerations are different. Had he asked why all the dive accelerations are different, the question would have required a much more complex answer.
The answer was specifically given to the question asked.

Dive acceleration is not solely a function of gravity.

One must also account for frictional coefficients and powerplant thrust as they relate to the specific "dive" profile being discussed, as well as each individual aircraft's operational guidelines and parameters. It's not a simple answer by any means.

If anyone has a direct link to that TAIC study report, please post it, I'd be very interested to read it.

[Crumpp]

as well as each individual aircraft's operational guidelines and parameters.

Excellent point.

[JtD]

Originally Posted by Whacker

Dive acceleration is not solely a function of gravity...

I know. So once more: If someone asks why dive accelerations are the _same_, he doesn't want to know about thrust, drag and whatnotelse. Because these are reasons for _different_ dive accelerations.