Glide Ratio

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Thu May 31, 2007 19:28

Does anyone know the glide ratio for the Champ?

Scott

WWhunter · Post by **WWhunter** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 08:46

It's 2:1. 2 feet down for every foot forward. JUST KIDDING!

I don't have any idea what it is either.

Keith

jerrymjr · Post by **jerrymjr** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 09:35

The new 7EC at 1320 lbs was 10:1

I would assume other models would be similar.

David R. Mead · Post by **David R. Mead** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 13:56

Mac-
I used a GPS on a calm day and my glide ration was 9.3 : 1. (God only knows how dirty the wings were or how straight the fuselage is).

DRM

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 14:34

Thanks guys, I am planning an overwater trip and I wanted to get an idea of glide ratio for planning purposes.

Scott

David R. Mead · Post by **David R. Mead** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 14:41

Oh- then you want to know the sink rate in WATER! (Salt water or fresh water?) Just kidding. Take a life jacket and a radio. Fly safe!
DRM