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Old 03-02-2008, 12:46 AM
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pimmnz
 
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Default RE: Minimum Power Requirement

The weight is almost irrelevant, of more use will be the drag calculation at best L/D, then you can use an engine to give you that same amount in thrust. Trying to fly as slow as possible will need much more power than you will need to maintain flight.
Evan.