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Old August 31st 06, 02:47 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Stefan
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Default Hawker vs. Glider Midair - with photo!

alexy schrieb:

A better example might be a glider overtaking a powered plane.


Oh, it's not uncommon that a glider cruses along under a strong
cloudstreet with 120 knots while maintaining altitude. Not to speak of
the final glide with often up to 150 knots. Try that in a Cessna 152.

Stefan