The Maximum Range of Glide refers to the farthest horizontal distance an aircraft can travel during descent without engine power. It is determined by factors such as the altitude loss during the glide and the aerodynamic efficiency of the aircraft, represented by its lift-to-drag ratio. The formula for maximum range of glide is:
Where:
is the maximum range of glide (in meters),
â„ŽÂ is the initial altitude of the aircraft before initiating the glide (in meters or feet),
is the maximum lift-to-drag ratio of the aircraft.