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Old 4th October 2009 | 21:38
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Wizofoz
 
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All true,

HOWEVER a consequence of just that is that if you fly the lighter aircraft at its best L/D speed, and fly the heavier aircraft at that same speed, the HEAVIER aircraft will now descend more steeply.
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