During flight testing on my Series 5 Outback , I came up with a 10:1 glide ratio so as a rule of thumb (no wind) I figure 2 miles per 1000' AGL . I practice engine out stuff on most flights and have found as mentioned above, that you better maintain that best glide speed energy right to a low level flare or you will drop like a rock right at the end. The Kitfox is a great glider just practice maintaining your energy right to the end. Never do the old pull on the stick caus those trees look to close, that would spell trouble. A full slip in my plane will bring me down in a hurry, so higher is obviously better with that slip in my bag of tricks to make a field. Practice this stuff regularly so when the time comes it will be no big deal and you won't wet yourself. Bruce N199CL