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Old 05-23-2008, 11:04 AM   #15 (permalink)
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I do notice longer glides when it's full compared to empty. But I think the losses along the way more than equal the gliding gains. It takes more engine output to accelerate the higher mass, and the engine, as we know, is nothing close to efficient.

I think....
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