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Old 28th Jan 2009, 05:28
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Wizofoz
 
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Tinnstaffl has (as usual) nailed it, Tick Tock got close, Pilot Mike made some pompous statements, and was wrong!!

Tick Tock, best range would be at Best L/D (Which IS co-incident with Minimum Drag) IF power was equal at all speeds. It isn't. Hence we have a power curve. Best range occurs at Maximum Excess Power, max endurence at Maximum Excess Thrust.
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