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The minimum glide angle of the unpowered flight depends on
The minimum glide angle of the unpowered flight depends on
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Gliders aim for max \( L/D \) for longest glide distance per unit altitude lost.
Updated On: June 02, 2025
- lift to drag ratio is maximum
- rate of descent is minimum
- lift force
- lift to weight ratio is maximum
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The minimum glide angle (most efficient glide) occurs at the airspeed where the lift-to-drag ratio (L/D) is maximum.
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