A question on aerobraking.

[DarkFire]

What is the maximum angle at which aerobraking should be performed to avoid a tail strike? Does the maximum angle alter with weather conditions, e.g. crosswind?

[SinusoidDelta]

From the -1 limit pitch to 15 degrees to avoid dragging the tail. Approximately 13 degrees for normal aerobraking.

[DarkFire]

From the -1 limit pitch to 15 degrees to avoid dragging the tail. Approximately 13 degrees for normal aerobraking.

 

That's exactly what I was looking for, thanks. :thumbup:

[Baz000]

put the big W between the 10 and 15 lines, no higher that that... on the pitch scale and hold it there until the nose comes down by itself.