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Old 1st Nov 2009, 22:24
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Sir Richard
 
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Heavier aircraft (of the same type) glide further than lighter aircraft as they start with a higher total energy. (potential due to mass and altitude, kinetic due to mass and velocity....assuming different masses but identical starting altitudes and speeds)

I leave the experts to demonstrate the mathematics.
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