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Old 14th April 2014 | 05:23
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Owain Glyndwr
 
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From: West of Offa's dyke
So while sinking at the same rate per second, the distance travelled will be greater. The 'apparent' glide Ratio will be greater, while L/D still remained the same
But the sink rate is also proportional to TAS so the glide angle remains the same at 1/(L/D) no matter what the altitude.
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