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Old 27th July 2015 | 08:45
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Gysbreght
 
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darkroomsource,

If your plane has a glide ratio of 1:6 at a speed of 65 kt, and you maintain that speed against a 15 kt headwind, your glide ratio relative to ground will be 1:4.6 . So don't worry, you will still make your 45 degree cone, despite your performance being less than optimal.
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