I use 2 different calculations:
- Safety to reach a landable field: Typically 1/2, plus or minus according
to the wind
- Realistic transition (where a miss wouldn't be dangerous): 2/3
Jean

"Slick" a écrit dans le message de news:
...
What is the rule of thumb to reduce the L/D when plotting a cross country
flight?



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