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the best glide speed of a warrior is quoted as 73 kts. but best glide should
be at best lift /drag ratio which I recall is at about 4 degree angle of attack. But this must be a function of weight. So my questions are what weight is the 73 kts based on ? and how much does this best speed change say between maximum weight and minimum wight , or lets just say an 80 kg ( 176 pounds for the folks up over ) pilot flying solo with half fuel? Why ? I am just curious, I like practicising my forced landings ( solo) and just wondered how much extra time /distance i might get by flying at a more "correct" speed. My flying school actually rounds it off to 75kts, regardless of weight. Terry |
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