On 2006-05-09, Nathan Young wrote:
With the throttle at idle, and plane trimmed for best glide, what is
your plane's descent rate (in fpm)?

Schleicher Ka8-B : 35 knots, approx 150 fpm :-)

(Approximate, because any air current will affect the rate. Indeed, in
some air currents I get to climb. But I'm sure you worked out by now the
Ka-8 is a glider)

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