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Old 30th May 2018 | 11:21
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dook
 
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The still air descent angle in a glide depends upon the lift/drag ratio.

To maintain the optimum glide angle at a higher weight will require a higher speed.

The glide angle will not change.

For teaching purposes I drew a diagram to illustrate this. If I can dig it out I will post it.
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