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Forum: Private Flying
11th Sep 2017, 16:01
Replies: 12
Views: 2,739
Posted By Jim59

Based on a couple of calculators to convert TAS...

Based on a couple of calculators to convert TAS to CAS I think my glider reaches 'coffin corner' somewhere between 55,000' and 60,000'. I don't plan to verify that since I don't have a pressure suit.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2017, 16:18
Replies: 12
Views: 2,739
Posted By Jim59

Current UK Absolute Height Record for a glider...

Current UK Absolute Height Record for a glider was set in 1995 and is 37,959' (11570 metres) in a DG 500 glider.

The world record (ratified so pre-dates the current claim) from 2006 is 50,721'...
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