Aviation Dictionary

Minimum sink airspeed

Airspeed, as determined by the performance polar, at which the glider achieves the lowest sink rate. That is, the glider loses the least amount of altitude per unit of time at minimum sink airspeed.

Dictionary Term

Minimum sink airspeed

Definition

Airspeed, as determined by the performance polar, at which the glider achieves the lowest sink rate. That is, the glider loses the least amount of altitude per unit of time at minimum sink airspeed.

References

Glider Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2024