Glide Velocity Calculator

Glide velocity refers to the horizontal speed of an aircraft during a descent without engine power, vital for determining horizontal travel distance in emergency scenarios. The formula to calculate Glide velocity as follows:

where:

  • W/S is the wing loading (kg/m2),
  • θ is the Glide Angle in degrees
  • CL is the Coefficient of Lift,
  • V is the Glide Velocity (m/s),
  • ρ is the density (kg/m3).

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