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Old April 27th 20, 07:37 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
kinsell
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Default Minimum acceptable self-launch climb rate

On 4/26/20 11:38 AM, Kenz Dale wrote:


The GP 15 Jeta has a ratio of 1:6.3, which is far lower than the rule of thumb for powered flight. Yet, I don't hear anyone complaining.


Given that there are approximately 0 Jeta's flying in the hands of real
customers, the lack of complaints may not be surprising.

You should always be cautious comparing specs of vapourware gliders to
those of gliders in the field, since in the first case the glossy
brochures are sometimes not encumbered by nasty things called facts.

-Dave