A small aircraft with a wing area of 250 ft2 and a weight


A small aircraft with a wing area of 250 ft2 and a weight of 2200 lb has a lift coefficient of 0.4 and a drag coefficient of 0.05.

1) How much power is required to maintain straight and level flight?

2) If the aircraft is flying at 8,000 ft above the ground and the engine suddenly quits, how far could the aircraft glide before reaching the ground?

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