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Old February 21st 19, 11:22 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot)
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Default We all talk about "oh poop planning" usually relating to near theground....another view...

Keep in mind, among the worst sailplanes are 20:1 or higher.
Best jets.....I have no clue, guess high single numbers?
What about a current fighter jet?!?!

Here is a nice discussion from AOPA (I am a glider pilot with some power time, but mostly joined for the lobbyist's for GA and the CFI-G insurance), but this just popped up on a newsletter....

https://pilot-protection-services.ao...t-650-part-two