Re: [COUPERS-FLYIN] ratios and bouncing

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I've always held that the glide ratio of an Ercoupe was similar to a 900 lb cook stove.  I'd personally believe the 6:1 before 9 or 10.  But, I haven't done any testing to confirm this.  I just know a glider she aint.

 

Larry

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From: Ed Burkhead

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Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 4:54 PM

Subject: RE: [COUPERS-FLYIN] ratios and bouncing

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I do NOT believe the glide ratio (at best glide speed somewhere near 75 mph) is ANYWHERE near 6:1.  I’m betting 9:1 or 10:1.

 

This is based on actual testing at every 5 mph increment from minimum flying speed to about 85 mph.  I had a bad airspeed indicator so my initial forward feet per second calculations weren’t valid.  But even with adjusting for the known error, it was no where near 6:1.

 

I’ll grant that at minimum flying speed it is close to 6:1.

 

Ed Burkhead

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From: Dr. Cyrus Wood-Thomas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 12:30 PM
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Subject: [COUPERS-FLYIN] ratios and bouncing

 

 
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By the way, Harry, [EMAIL PROTECTED] , [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:your mail has been bouncing.

The published Glide Ratio for an M-10 is 6:1.  Harry

thanks for taking the time Harry.

6:1 is not bad considering that a C150 glides 15miles from 10k agl;  thats a
7.9:1 ratio. not bad for the ercoupe, considering is it wasn't designed to be a trainer.  so why do coupers say it sinks like a rock?  is this unwarrented?

Cyrus,

Cyrus   

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