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Old 24th April 2023 | 10:38
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JABBARA
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The heavier plane at glide speed will reach the same position as a lighter plane, only faster...if a made an error don't crucify me
Correct if you fly with (L/D)max speed (=GD) of each weight.
Otherwise, if you fly faster but same speed for any weight, the heavier has more range.
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