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Old 23rd September 2003 | 17:40
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spitfire747
 
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Performance Question.. HELP

Have got this performance question in some feedback and wondered if anyone could explain why the answer is the one it is
and not answer B

How must an aeroplane be flown to achieve maximum possible speed ?

a. Flown at a speed corresponding to Vmp
b. Flown with maximum thrust and minimum drag
c. flown with maximum thrust and maximum drag
d. flown as the best lift : drag ratio speed

answer given = C

Cheers, Spitty

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