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In Australia, a Cessna light aircraft's engine failed, but the pilot managed to steer it away from residential buildings. (i.imgur.com)
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[โ€“] Karyoplasma@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

The glide ratio of a Cessna 172 is about 9:1, video is from a T210N Centurion II, a similarly sized but heavier plane, so its gliding capabilities are worse.

The glide ratio of an Airbus A320 is 17:1.

A huge Airbus is much better at gliding than a small Cessna.

[โ€“] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

Which is better at barrel rolls?

Near the end of the flight, the aircraft was seen performing a barrel roll over Puget Sound, recovering approximately ten feet (3 m) above the water.