"Nik" wrote in message
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Ok, my instructor did a simulated engine failure in the pattern; winds
were around 20kts in the air and 13kts on the ground. Did everything
perfectly; however after we took off again, he told me to maintain 65
kts next time, and I totally disagreed.
The manual says 65 kts for best glide speed; however that is in calm
air. As a glider person, I know adding about 1/2 the headwind component
will give the greatest distance.
...
But even after telling him that he said that doesn't apply to power
planes, also saying that manuals never give best glide, and there has
to be a reason for that.

Do you guys have any ideas on how I can really convince him? Any good
sources?

You might try pointing him to
http://www.av8n.com/how/htm/power.ht...nd-penetration.

Or you might try to convince him to let you fly it both ways and see which
way gets you further.

If that doesn't persuade him, you might decide do it his way when you fly
with him, and do it the right way at other times.

--Gary