macrafic
Well Known Member
Trying to get a handle on determining best glide speed and glide ratio, but have some questions that beg simple answers please!
I believe glide ratio is affected by wind (greater distance with a tailwind vs headwind). So, when POHs list glide ratio (usually in charts), how is this determined (tough/impossible to find still air around here in Minnesota!)?
Similarly, is the best glide speed (or best sink rate speed) affected by the wind?
Basically, I am searching for a method to establish those speeds/ratios in my current test phase.
I believe glide ratio is affected by wind (greater distance with a tailwind vs headwind). So, when POHs list glide ratio (usually in charts), how is this determined (tough/impossible to find still air around here in Minnesota!)?
Similarly, is the best glide speed (or best sink rate speed) affected by the wind?
Basically, I am searching for a method to establish those speeds/ratios in my current test phase.