Real World Pilots, please state your feedback about the flight model

Tried the same with the Cessna 172, 3000 ft, ISA, still air, 68 kts glide speed. I did get a 250 RPM windmil speed so this looks reasonable, not the 70% RPM you were suggesting but I assume you were referring to constant speed props and not fixed pitch.

I got 9.25 km (4.99 nm) glide range on the Cessna which is 30340 ft, glide ratio is 30340 / 3000 = 10,1 or 600 ft / nm. Anybody knows the actual glide ratio for Cessna 172S?

Edit: Seems like glide performance should be between 4.3 and 4.7 nm according POH.

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