What factors determine the distance travelled over the ground of an aeroplane in a glide ?

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ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license - Principles of Flight - What factors determine the distance travelled over the ground of an aeroplane in a glide ?

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The wind and the lift/drag ratio, which changes with angle of attack

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The wind and the aeroplane's mass

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The wind and weight together with power loading, which is the ratio of power output to the weight

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The wind and CLmax

ATPL: What factors determine the distance travelled over the ground of an aeroplane in a glide ?

Domanda 29, Principles of Flight - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license