On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 at 06:50:15 in message
, d&tm
wrote:

Wont the best glide speed also keep you in the air the longest? if not what
speed will?

Nope. Minimum sink rate is close to maximum lift AoA.
Strictly, for simple math, it is at max (CL^(3/2))/CD.

Best glide angle is at Maximum CL/CD which is usually at a lower AoA
than minimum sink.
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David CL Francis