Those things have a glide ratio of ~2.5 to 1. At ~ 120 MPH. A jet fighter is 7 to 1.

Bowser — 1/17/2009 4:27:58 AM (archived)

Those things are sinking very, very fast and have minimal control. What control they have comes at a high price in terms of their glide ratio.

Looks like fun, but not freedom.

While the jet is 7 to 1, it's going so fast its sink rate is very high.

Arf

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X-Streme Sport - Lindy - 1/17/2009 3:19:56 AM
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- Those things have a glide ratio of ~2.5 to 1. At ~ 120 MPH. A jet fighter is 7 to 1. - Bowser - 1/17/2009 4:27:58 AM
  - Looks like fun, but not freedom. - Lindy - 1/17/2009 4:57:51 AM

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