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Old March 1st 05, 09:10 PM
Robert M. Gary
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They all do. However, it is based on distance and runway length, not
"steepest glide". I'm not sure why you would want the steepest glide.
Don't you want to use your best glide speed and go to the nearest
airport? I guess the steepest glide would be straight down.

-Robert, Flight Instructor

 




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