Do you really think you can glide 20nms from 6000ft. I remember some wooden
gliders that couldn't do that - and have some spare left to field land.
regards,
Mike
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From: <irampil@notes.cc.sunysb.edu>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Glide ratios
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> I have recently purchased the new Garmin 3600 that works using an
> integrated Palm PDA. It appears to be an excellent EFIS/GPS inexpensive
> color system. I am needing the glide ratio so the 3600 can determine if I
> am within gliding range of an airport. My plane is a trike XS.
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> This is going to be somewhat different for every builder depending on
> finish, speed kit, prop type, feathering.
> You'll have to measure your own. With a speed kit and feathering prop, I
> believe 20:1 should be within reason.
> I have not measured mine yet. Has anyone some personal data?
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> Ira N224XS
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