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Old 5th September 2001 | 02:16
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m&v
 
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The heavier weight develops more enery going downhill than the lighter Aircraft.More energy/speed more lift-lower rate of descent.
Lighter aircraft doesn't develope the same speed(glides down),but better range for time.
Both aircraft would reach the ground 'same place'but different times.
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