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Old 13th Oct 2010, 19:58
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TedUnderwood
 
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Max Endurance, Max Range...

So I've been trying to get a more thorough understanding of some basic aerodynamics and in the process uncovered the following definition of L/D Max;

"At this point, the least amount of power is required for both the maximum lift and minimum drag. This will provide Max endurance, Max range and Best Glide Speed."

It is my understanding that Max Endurance comes at L/D Max.

Max range is 'slightly to the right' on the C_L, C_D graph, or, more specifically, 'at a velocity such that (C_L ^1/2) / (C_D)'.

The statement that doesn't seem quite true is the "This will provide Max Endurance, Max Range and Best Glide Speed."

Am I getting caught up in sloppy writing or is the quoted definition incorrect?
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