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Old 10th May 2004 | 01:46
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Intruder
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...Thus, for a GIVEN SPEED, the heavier glider will fly faster...
No...

For a GIVEN SPEED, the heavier glider is flying the same speed!

For a GIVEN SPEED, the heavier glider has a better glide ratio, and will have to circle less in the "lifties"!
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