The formula to calculate the glide distance (GD) is:
\[ GD = GR \times VD \]
Where:
Let's say the glide ratio (\( GR \)) is 10 and the vertical distance (\( VD \)) is 500 m. Using the formula:
\[ GD = 10 \times 500 \]
We get:
\[ GD = 5000 \]
So, the glide distance (\( GD \)) is 5000 m.
The glide distance is the horizontal distance a glider or aircraft can travel while descending from a certain height. It is calculated by multiplying the glide ratio by the vertical distance. This is an important metric for pilots to understand the performance and capabilities of their aircraft during unpowered flight.
Formula: \( D = \frac{H}{\tan(\theta)} \)
Example: \( D = \frac{1000}{\tan(5)} \)
Formula: \( V_{BG} = \sqrt{\frac{2W}{\rho S C_L}} \)
Example: \( V_{BG} = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times 5000}{1.225 \times 16 \times 0.5}} \)
Formula: \( \theta = \arctan\left(\frac{H}{D}\right) \)
Example: \( \theta = \arctan\left(\frac{500}{5000}\right) \)
Formula: \( H = D \times \tan(3^\circ) \)
Example: \( H = 1000 \times \tan(3^\circ) \)
Formula: \( V_{max} = \sqrt{\frac{2W}{\rho S C_D}} \)
Example: \( V_{max} = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times 5000}{1.225 \times 16 \times 0.3}} \)
