Glide Angle in Aircraft Performance Formulas

Glide Angle is defined as the angle made by the glide flight path with the horizontal. And is denoted by θ. Glide Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Glide Angle is always negative.

Formulas to find Glide Angle in Aircraft Performance

fxGlide angleGo

fxGlide angle for given lift-to-drag ratioGo

Aircraft Performance formulas that make use of Glide Angle

fxLift Force for given Glide AngleGo

fxLift-to-drag ratio for given glide angleGo

fxDrag for given Glide AngleGo

fxWeight of GliderGo

List of variables in Aircraft Performance formulas

fx Drag Force Go

fx Lift Force Go

fx Lift-to-drag Ratio Go

FAQ

What is the Glide Angle?

Glide Angle is defined as the angle made by the glide flight path with the horizontal. Glide Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Glide Angle is always negative.

Can the Glide Angle be negative?

Yes, the Glide Angle, measured in Angle can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Glide Angle?

Glide Angle is usually measured using the Radian[rad] for Angle. Degree[rad], Minute[rad], Second[rad] are the few other units in which Glide Angle can be measured.

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