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Dwight, The only printed info I have found on glide ratio is from the Mooney Specs at 1450 GW. A 415 C at 1260 would be better. How much ??? The specs given on the M-10,, page 424 "The Ercoupe, A Touch of Class" , is 6:1. This means if you are 1 mile above the level ground on a standard day, no wind, and at gross weight (1450 lbs) , you would expect the M-10 to glide 6 miles before landing. That is if you glide at the best rate. A 415 C should do a little better. If I remember correctly, a Cherokee 140 and a Cessna 172 both have a glide ratio of about 8.5 : 1. The Coupe is not a glider, but is very manuverable. Get rid of any excess weight, (yours or ANY un-needed equipment) :). :) ; and you will GO FURTHER. REgards, Harry Francis __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
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