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Old April 29th 16, 01:47 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot)
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Default Glide ratio with full brakes and side slip

I think some also depends on the glider, some don't come down much faster in a slip compared to others. Glass ship won't add much drag slipping compared to a 2-33 in a slip.