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That 17:1 glide ratio sounds awfully high for a Lancair/Glasair.  That would be nice if it were true, but I doubt it.  From what I understand (and have heard), it also makes a huge difference between gliding at idle, and gliding with a dead engine.  I have heard that the results are very different.  I am sure that practicing this at idle is a good idea, but I wouldn't bank on that observed ratio with the engine stopped.

Steve
Glasair 1 FT

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