Refer to figure.
A polar curve describes the relation the lift coefficient and drag coefficient.
From the curve you can derive the:
- Parasite drag coefficient; Find this where CL is 0
- Minimum drag speed (VMD); this is the best glide Angle providing maximum range. Here the ratio of Lift over drag is the highest
- VMP; Minimum power speed, here you find the minimum sink rate
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