well... as most finishes would be at worm burner speeds even for the
cylinder, not bet L/D speed... at least you would start the "zoom" from
100knts and 500ft higher? even if 1/2 mile from the runway instead of 10 ft
over it.

flying the cylinder at best L/d would be conservative if you were going to
barely make it home.. I would think

BT

"Kilo Charlie" wrote in message
news:m6uYd.43315$FM3.18415@fed1read02...
Don't argue with 9B re the logic of the math issue....trust me....he's a
very bright guy and never leaves his calculator! He is offering the
mathematical explanation of why cylinder finishes may not be any safer.
Of course it supports my point so I'm thinkin' he's a rad dude!

It's been a good discussion guys.....hope that all of you have a super
weekend of soaring whatever height you choose to finish!

Casey Lenox
KC
Phoenix