Turbilention

[Shibby]

I have flown once in a small plane (Piper Tomahawk),
that day was very unstable wheater so the aircraft was shaking and bumping all the way.

Now my question is, is the Viper also affected that much by unstable wheater
or will it be less because of its speed and size (I was only moving 100kts on 1500ft),
and if it does is it possible to model this in FO?

[ruprecht]

[font=Arial]I have flown once in a small plane (Piper Tomahawk)

Ah, the Traumahawk. I hope you didn't look out the back while you were flying - the sight of that narrow tailboom flexing and bending is enough to make you want to VERY GENTLY turn around, go home and land :)

[ruprecht]

In response to your question, a bugsmasher like a Traumahawk is affected by turbulence more than a fighter because of its lower weight and speed, thus lower inertia. However, landing with all stores expended, low speed and fuel over a hot field on a gusty day would be a challenge for the pilot in most small aircraft, including fighters.

[Haole]

I have flown once in a small plane (Piper Tomahawk),
that day was very unstable wheater so the aircraft was shaking and bumping all the way.

Now my question is, is the Viper also affected that much by unstable wheater
or will it be less because of its speed and size (I was only moving 100kts on 1500ft),
and if it does is it possible to model this in FO?
On a good hot summer day with a light jet we get bumped around some. Nothing like a small airplane, but I have been bounced around pretty good on occasion. You can really tell it when you are flying up initial on someones wing and trying to fight to stay in position. It can get sporty!

[Shibby]

Thankx for the Reply.

Let's drink a bear on that :beer: