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2NinerRomeo
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I read this question as "Is the simulator accurately modeling the behavior of the aircraft" To which I think the answer would probably be "to a reasonable level of fidelity, yes".

There is a follow up question about your technique, which havehas been answered, and to which I'll add. The generally accepted technique for an engine failure scenario, as well as several other types of emergencies, are outlined in chapter 18 of the current version of the FAA's Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C). These procedures get further refinement, typically including airspeeds to use, in the operating handbook for individual aircraft.

It the case where you had to dive near the end of your descent, it may have been that your low airspeed corresponded to a high angle of attack and high descent angle. It is reasonable to expect this flight condition to be well modeled in your simulation. This condition would indeed result in a sub-optimal glide, and would also require increasing the airspeed in order to arrest the descent rate.

I read this question as "Is the simulator accurately modeling the behavior of the aircraft" To which I think the answer would probably be "to a reasonable level of fidelity, yes".

There is a follow up question about your technique, which have been answered, and to which I'll add. The generally accepted technique for an engine failure scenario, as well as several other types of emergencies, are outlined in chapter 18 of the current version of the FAA's Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C). These procedures get further refinement, typically including airspeeds to use, in the operating handbook for individual aircraft.

It the case where you had to dive near the end of your descent, it may have been that your low airspeed corresponded to a high angle of attack and high descent angle. It is reasonable to expect this flight condition to be well modeled in your simulation. This condition would indeed result in a sub-optimal glide, and would also require increasing the airspeed in order to arrest the descent rate.

I read this question as "Is the simulator accurately modeling the behavior of the aircraft" To which I think the answer would probably be "to a reasonable level of fidelity, yes".

There is a follow up question about your technique, which has been answered, and to which I'll add. The generally accepted technique for an engine failure scenario, as well as several other types of emergencies, are outlined in chapter 18 of the current version of the FAA's Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C). These procedures get further refinement, typically including airspeeds to use, in the operating handbook for individual aircraft.

It the case where you had to dive near the end of your descent, it may have been that your low airspeed corresponded to a high angle of attack and high descent angle. It is reasonable to expect this flight condition to be well modeled in your simulation. This condition would indeed result in a sub-optimal glide, and would also require increasing the airspeed in order to arrest the descent rate.

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2NinerRomeo
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I read this question as "Is the simulator accurately modeling the behavior of the aircraft" To which I think the answer would probably be "to a reasonable level of fidelity, yes".

There is a follow up question about your technique, which have been answered, and to which I'll add. The generally accepted technique for an engine failure scenario, as well as several other types of emergencies, are outlined in chapter 18 of the current version of the FAA's Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C). These procedures get further refinement, typically including airspeeds to use, in the operating handbook for individual aircraft.

It the case where you had to dive near the end of your descent, it may have been that your low airspeed corresponded to a high angle of attack and high descent angle. It is reasonable to expect this flight condition to be well modeled in your simulation. This condition would indeed result in a sub-optimal glide, and would also require increasing the airspeed in order to arrest the descent rate.