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Old April 30th 20, 01:36 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Minimum acceptable self-launch climb rate


Come on Mark, 1980 vintage hang glider performance. Not an issue, could probably do a 360!


Straight from the Schempp-Hirth Arcus M Flight Manual. Dave Nadler calls it "Plummet Mode."

When we converted four Arcus M gliders to jet power, we measured 38:1 with the engine extended but not running.