On Feb 5, 8:16*pm, michael henderson wrote:
Very interesting article with Brian Seeley at Comparative Aircraft
Flight Efficiency.

See:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35258761...science-innova...

Michael

Antares 20E max L/D is merely 56:1, but much more
important is high-speed performance. Ballasted, 41:1
at 100 knots, 31:1 at 120 knots.

Not sure where he's seeing 70:1 though...

Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"

PS: His name is Brien Seeley (not Brian)