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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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