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Old 1st March 2007 | 22:15
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gimmesumvalium
 
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Descent distance
Have forgotten the aerodynamics regarding descent.

Can anyone refresh me as to the aerodynamics (lift/drag/weight etc.) which convincingly explain why a heavy aircraft glides further than a lighter aircraft.
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