George Patterson wrote:
wrote:

Assuming total loss of engine power of this Piper 180, at what
elevation (above ground) could a glide 20 miles be expected?

About 12,000' AGL.


Assuming flat ground. In the that part of Idaho, much of the
terrain is at around 9K - 10K ft in long ridges. When I'm flying up
there, even at 12K ft., I expect to glide no more than a few miles in
the event of an engine failure.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)