Formulas

Speed To Fly (IAS) = Best L/D speed + ½ headwind + 5mph for every 100 fpm of sinking air (SGS 2-33).

 

Glide Angle (GA) = IAS (+TW, -HW) / IAS x L/D@IAS x SF (50%)

 

Altitude Lost / Statute Mile = 5280 / GA

 

Landing Pattern Speed = 1.5 x Stall Speed + ½ headwind on final.