Economy Class

What's the best L/D on a Smart Car?
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Now, that's the dumbest thing I have read on RAS over the last several
weeks......9B.....the best L/D on a smart car depends on the color.


No, your wrong! It depends on the tires!

Actually, in the auto industry a vehicle without an engine, which is
commonly found during the development phase of a vehicle, is called a
"glider". At least in the US auto industry, or what's left of it.

And yes, the drag of the complete vehicle is always measured. Typically
by letting the vehicle coast and measuring the time taken to drop
between two given speeds under controlled conditions. Longer times are
better.

Regards,

-Doug

On Jan 24, 3:38*am, "
wrote:
This has been done in Europe! It'scalled the club class. It was also
tried everywhere and called World Class!

Bob


None of gliders in Club Class is new. Club class do not stimulate new
designs.
In fact, nothing in todays soaring sport stimulates designing and
building of unexpencive gliders.

RRK

On Jan 25, 9:33*am, RRK wrote:

In fact, nothing in todays soaring sport stimulates designing and
building of unexpencive gliders.

There are still valid inspirations for innovative new sailplanes in
what's left of the US soaring scene. There are plenty of folks besides
me following through on them. You are certainly welcome to help. Feel
free to ask me how.

Thanks, Bob K.