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Old 10-21-2002, 05:53 PM
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jlong34016
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I have noticed a big difference with a full/partial tank vs. empty tank. When empty i can glide forever, i actually cut engine on downwind leg at end of run and glide then turn and approach easily from one hundred feet up and several hundred feet out. But if i deadstick early and need to come in it glides like a rock. I just point it down and hope it comes down close to the runway. No way to turn without falling out of the sky.