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Is there a glide ratio disadvantage?

April 26, 2017disadvantage glide ratio

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Is there a glide ratio disadvantage?

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Supine is usually percieved as being a higher drag position than prone but actual tests performed over long glide paths side by side fail to show any significant difference at best glide speeds. high speeds there may be a slight disadvantage.

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Supine is usually perceived as being a higher drag position than prone but actual tests performed over long glide paths side by side fail to show any significant difference at best glide speeds. high speeds there may be a slight disadvantage.