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    I personally think it relates to the other speed meter you see in the F-86, the Mach meter. First of all it is dimensionless like Buckingham's pi. You may have seen in my previous post about the B-36 there were two different airspeed gauges where one had a red pointer and the other had the Mach limit in a window. One of the books I recently bought and read said that the B-36 could fly higher than the B-47 before the B-57 and U-2. I just got the symposium reports the book was based on and today I am to receive "Accidental Engineer" on the development of the Central Air Data Computer (CADC). The pitot static system is a direct comparison of dynamic and static pressure that has been with us a long time but needs conversion to any kind of speed.

    My pilot's manual had no performance appendix or even a SAC chart but this site says the B-36K service ceiling was 54,150 feet http://tbo.wikidot.com/b-36 The SAC charts in the back of my newly arrived symposium report give B-47s at 46,000 although this is found in the B-36 specs as the combat ceiling for ferry. Early Cold War Flights Symposium Proceedings Volume II: Appendixes Office of the Historian National Reconnaissance Office 2003
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    Navy probably was more inclined to use NAUTICAL units.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FlyingRon View Post
    Navy probably was more inclined to use NAUTICAL units.
    Agreed...which is why I was curious when I saw the SNJ panel with MPH.

    This Wildcat gauge looks like it says "Air Speed Knots" under the indicator.
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    Also found an N3N panel with what looks like "Knots" as well.

    Could be the SNJ was originally a T-6, or a subsequent civilian owner switched.

    Ron Wanttaja

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    "I've always thought dummy gear switches should be installed in all GA trainers."

    Strongly agree. Maybe even a little speed brake on the belly to simulate the sound and drag of retractable gear? I fantasize about letting a student go all the way to the chocks then just before shutdown ask "what's that red light mean?" before getting a free beer at the debrief.

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