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Glide Ratio
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 19:28
by Mac
Does anyone know the glide ratio for the Champ?
Scott
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 08:46
by WWhunter
It's 2:1. 2 feet down for every foot forward. JUST KIDDING!
I don't have any idea what it is either.
Keith
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 09:35
by jerrymjr
The new 7EC at 1320 lbs was 10:1
I would assume other models would be similar.
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 13:56
by David R. Mead
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
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 14:34
by Mac
Thanks guys, I am planning an overwater trip and I wanted to get an idea of glide ratio for planning purposes.
Scott
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 14:41
by David R. Mead
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