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Old July 19th 17, 05:57 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Jim White[_3_]
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I once flew my 27 alongside a Discus2a over a 40k glide in a comp in still
air. Both at 55kts me in neutral flap. At the end of the glide I was about
200ft better off.

At 100kts, I think I would have him by significantly more!