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Old 6th November 2011 | 22:56
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QJB
 
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Agree with Captain Sand Dune,

Assuming an increase in parasite drag due to the "appendages" a reduction in EAS would be required to reach the new best glide speed (L/D ratio). Therefore the new best glide would happen at a lower IAS (increased angle of attack), and since the overall drag of the aircraft has increased it's glide performance would be reduced.

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