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Old 19th Jan 2010, 11:57
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lift / drag ratio question

My brain is tired. Here is a question that I am not getting correct:

A glider is flying from A to C. With a normal L/D ratio of 20:1 and a constant airspeed of 40 MPH, what minimum altitude AGL is needed at B to arrive over C at 800 feet AGL with no sinking air?

The distance from A to B is 15 miles and from B to C is 20 miles. We have a tailwind of 20 mph.

The answer is listed as 4320 feet.

Thx. I'm sure it is simple, but I keep getting a different answer!
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