[COUPERS-FLYIN] RE: [COUPERS-TECH] Questions about "Sink" rate on ercoupe

[Ed Burkhead]

----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]----   The glide is decent at a good airspeed of 70-85 mph.  At lower airspeeds, the Coupe shares the glide ratio of the other short, thick winged planes like Tri-Pacer and other Piper short-wings, with the early Piper Cherokees and others of the era.   Don’t fret about it.  Fly your approaches a bit above 1.3 times minimum flying speed and your glide ratio will be acceptable (though not great).   For detailed discussion, see the EOC website FAQ and search (cntl-F) for the word sink. http://www.ercoupe.org/ercoupers_faq.htm   Ed Burkhead http://edburkhead.com/ [EMAIL PROTECTED]    -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 8:54 AM To: tech@Ercoupers.com Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Questions about "Sink" rate on ercoupe   I am a new member on the mailing list and very happy to be aboard! I have two questions to ask. I have been reading alot about "Coupes" because I am strongly considering the purchase of one. The first question is: What is the "Sink" rate tendency that may occur while landing? Why does this happen? and How can it be avoided in the "Coupe". Question Two: Does the "Coupe" have a decent gliding ability in case of an engine out, or does it fall out of the sky?      Thanks ============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers-tech/ ============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers/