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Old 18th July 2001 | 19:20
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Chimbu chuckles

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If the two identical aeroplanes are flown at a speed/AoA corresponding to L/Dmax then there gliding performance will be the same. The heavier aircraft would need to be flown at a higher IAS to achieve L/Dmax but would glide the same distance....it would just get there quicker.

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