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Old 24th May 2013, 12:22
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hawk37
 
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Framer,

If single engine drift down speed is for minimum rate of descent, then it should be at V minimum drag (max endurance speed). If single engine drift down speed is for max range, then it will be greater than minimum drag, ie to maximize the ratio of TAS/fuel flow. All this assumes thrust is proportional to fuel flow, which is fairly true.
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