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Old 27th March 2005 | 00:22
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redblue
 
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I am refering to single engine propeller aircrafts.
Intruder. I think you were meant "What you apparently misunderstand is that max range IS at L/D max" instead of "What you apparently misunderstand is that max endurance IS at L/D max".

The problem is that the Flight Test Notes p.78 says Best Glide is at the best L/D ratio (lowest point on the drag vs speed curve). And then max endurance is at a lower airspeed and higher drag point along the same drag vs speed curve. This I find doesn't quite make much sense.
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