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Old 01-23-2011, 01:20 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
And Capri's comment about weight being the biggest factor in fe... I don't think so.
Consider competition sailplanes, which are pretty much the ultimate in fuel economy. The cockpit has reclining seating and is usually quite tight, but is comfortable enough to sit in for hours, while weight (water ballast) is often added for increased performance.
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