Gliders and gliding flight of airplanes which have engine problems is discussed. The equations for gliding flight are derived and the glide angle is obtained. The glide angle can be minimized by maximizing the Lift/Drag ratio for the aircraft. Some facts peculiar to gliders is also discussed.
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