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| 2719 | 2719 | Glide ratio (also called best glide or finesse) is the ratio of horizontal distance to altitude lost. A glide ratio of 45:1 means the glider travels 45 metres horizontally for every 1 metre of altitude lost. This is a measure of aerodynamic efficiency. |
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| 2723 | +The diagram illustrates: for every 1 m of height lost (h), the glider covers 45 m horizontally (d). |
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| 2723 | 2727 | ### Q133: What is the risk of flying a glider above V(NE)? ^t70q133 |
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