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Forum: Aerodynamics

05-19-2009, 07:32 AM

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What is the physics behind 150+ mph slope soarers without engines?

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Posted By Scar

RE: What is the physics behind 150+ mph slope soarers without engines?

And continues to "miss". I suspect a troll. He's just trying to see how many people he can get to waste time responding.
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Forum: Aerodynamics

05-15-2009, 11:30 AM

Replies: 25

What is the physics behind 150+ mph slope soarers without engines?

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Posted By Scar

RE: What is the physics behind 150+ mph slope soarers without engines?

I'm going to assume you haven't flown yet. Some of us are quite happy to have control of a plane at speeds under 50 mph, and have no incentive to go faster.

I suggest you visit slope flying...

Forum: Aerodynamics

05-15-2009, 07:13 AM

Replies: 25

What is the physics behind 150+ mph slope soarers without engines?

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Posted By Scar

RE: What is the physics behind 150+ mph slope soarers without engines?

To be clear, that 30 mph wind gives the glider Lift. The Lift is used to acquire altitude. The altitude then is traded for speed, in a dive. Best wishes, Dave Olson
(edited to correct amisspelled...

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