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Angle of climb at Vx and glide angle when "overweight": five questions
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November 28th 03, 04:59 PM
Greg Esres
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The minimum drag point is the point of least thrust required. But
that's not best L/D. For a glider, it's the speed for minimum sink
rate.
I vote with Peter. Minimum sink is least POWER required, not least
THRUST.
Greg Esres