In a message dated 9/2/2003 10:13:58 AM Pacific Standard Time,
irampil@notes.cc.sunysb.edu writes:
> This is going to be somewhat different for every builder depending on
> finish, speed kit, prop type, feathering.
> You'll have to measure your own. With a speed kit and feathering prop, I
> believe 20:1 should be within reason.
> I have not measured mine yet. Has anyone some personal data?
>
>
---From what I have seen, I think that 20:1 is not realistic for the short
wing.
At sea level, that would be a sink rate at 60 knots of 304 fpm. I suspect the
glide ratio of the short wing is more in the 10 to 12 range. Just an educated
guess.
Dave
A227
Mini U2
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