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The ratio of the forward distance traveled to the vertical distance an aircraft descends when gliding without any power.

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Where can I find glide ratios for commercial aircraft?

I know that light aircraft have poor glide ratios (typically 1:10) compared to commercial aircraft (typically 1:20 or above). I was wondering if there is a source where one can find the glide ratio by …
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