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Old 23rd Nov 2012, 12:44
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loop swing
 
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I don't mean to be fussy, but Cd = Measured drag / Theoretical drag
Drag = Cd x 1/2 rho x V squared x S

Higher weight means a higher wing load allowing a further glide distance / time to slow down?
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