ORIGINAL: mikeboyd
samolot, have you ever deadsticked a byplane with flying wires. They are as much as a glider as an aerodynamic brick with popcicle sticks for wings.
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And that's being nice about it, flying wires or not. My Great Planes Super Stearman comes to mind. If you want to lose lots of altitude fast, just chop power on it. Now an Ultimate will at least glide, somewhat [&:]
But most of the larger Yak 54's are the same way, just a bit better glide ratio