Thread: Why Isn't Vx The Best Rate Of Climb?
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Old September 26th 06, 01:33 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
Ron Natalie
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Default Why Isn't Vx The Best Rate Of Climb?
Roger (K8RI) wrote:

You might try the reverse order too. Look at best glide speed. In
calm air the best glide speed gives you the most distance per time
unit,

NO! It gives you the most distance per altitude lost.