Re: Glide Ratio
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:03 am
I found through my, likely loose, phase 1 testing on both of my Waiex's, (3300 and AV Turbo), that my best glide and minimum sink were within about 2-4 mph of each other between 78 and 82 MPH. I was usually able to get closer to 11:1 than 8:1.
I also found that in actual, coming down right now, flight conditions and with decisions and distractions, I was only able to reliably keep the craft at about 80 mph indicated. I couldn't keep it pegged at exactly 78 or 82. However, because they are so close to each other it really didn't matter for me.
I started flying in 2-stroke powered Rotax ultralights so I have quite a number of quiet engine experiences in 34 years. But only one in the Waiex.
Luckily, I have always found that whatever glide ratio I was able to achieve, it was sufficient to get me all the way to the ground!
Stay safe.
I also found that in actual, coming down right now, flight conditions and with decisions and distractions, I was only able to reliably keep the craft at about 80 mph indicated. I couldn't keep it pegged at exactly 78 or 82. However, because they are so close to each other it really didn't matter for me.
I started flying in 2-stroke powered Rotax ultralights so I have quite a number of quiet engine experiences in 34 years. But only one in the Waiex.
Luckily, I have always found that whatever glide ratio I was able to achieve, it was sufficient to get me all the way to the ground!
Stay safe.