Best glide speed

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At some Indicated AirSpeed, the aircraft will achieve the best balance between lift and drag, thus providing the speed at which the aircraft will glide the furthest. This is the best glide speed. It is usually also close to the best rate of climb speed and best angle of climb speed.

See also the V speeds page on Wikipedia.

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