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Old 24th Jan 2009, 17:37
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keith smith
 
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Some points worth remembering:
1.Parasite drag equals induced drag at(L/D) max comes from simple algebra--para increases as V squared, while induced is inversely proportional to V squared.
2.Minimum drag speed results in smallest glide angle in event of loss of thrust.
3.Minimum drag and corresponding speed will be a function of flap setting.
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