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What is the shallowest angle of glide in aircraft?
Cyrus said:Do you mean the best glide ratio? Thats where the L/D is maximum. You can plot L/D vs AoA.
Dr Lots-o'watts said:A glider can typically cover 40ft for a drop of 1 ft.
An F-16 fighter jet will do only 1:1 (a good reason to have an ejection seat).
The shallowest aircraft glide angle refers to the angle at which an aircraft can descend while maintaining a level flight path without losing altitude.
The shallowest aircraft glide angle is determined by the design of the aircraft, specifically the shape and size of its wings, as well as its weight and center of gravity.
The shallowest aircraft glide angle can be affected by various factors such as wind speed and direction, air temperature and density, and the pilot's skill in controlling the aircraft.
The shallowest aircraft glide angle is important because it allows an aircraft to safely descend and land in case of an emergency, such as engine failure.
The shallowest and steepest aircraft glide angles are opposite concepts - the shallowest angle is the minimum angle at which an aircraft can descend, while the steepest angle is the maximum angle at which an aircraft can descend without stalling. The steeper the angle, the faster the aircraft descends.