How would I calculate my glide ratio?
If I am at 8000 feet would I multiply 1.5 by 8 because the ratio is 1.5 per thousand ft?
which would be 12nm
Also where did a ratio of 9:5 come from?
i may have the numbers mixed up but I’m just trying to get an understanding on this topic because essentially I’m just trying to figure out how much distance in NM I would have if my engine cuts out at that altitude.
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