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Old 11th May 2004, 16:55
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Answer from a lazy pilot:

Heavy or light have same best glide distance except the lighter one fly slower IAS. To maintain same speed with heavier one, pitch down increase rate of descent.

answer: lighter a/c higher rate of descent.

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