Return-Path: Received: from [65.173.216.66] (account marv@lancaironline.net) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro WebUser 4.1.8) with HTTP id 2887167 for lml@lancaironline.net; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 22:27:36 -0500 From: "Marvin Kaye" Subject: Re: [LML] Re: high key To: lml X-Mailer: CommuniGate Pro WebUser Interface v.4.1.8 Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 22:27:36 -0500 Message-ID: In-Reply-To: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"; format="flowed" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Posted for "Bill Kennedy" : It is the first point in an engiine-out landing pattern. In the F-105 it was over your much hoped for touchdown point at 12,000 ft AGL, configured for landing with the speed set for max L/D in that configuration. At high key you would start a 360 degree turn and hope to meet the ground and the end of the runway at the same time. I'm very glad I never had to do it. I use the same technique (different airspeed/altitude) with general aviation aircraft. If you peg your high key, you know you have the altitude and energy to make the landing. >Please define "High Key" for us non-airforce guys.