Kitfox publishes a best glide speed for the SS7 of 65 mph. I decided to verify this using the new EAA flight test manual's test cards for this. They have you do a separate test at 3 speeds: Vy, Vy+10, Vy-10. Since my Vy is 65 mph I did tests at 55, 65, and 75 mph. Surprisingly the results showed nearly identical glide performance at all 3 speeds, a glide ratio of 11.5:1 with engine at idle, no flaps, 1150 lbs weight. This seems like good news; you don't have to be very precise in your glide speed to get maximum results.

I am wondering if anyone else with an SS7 has done these tests and can verify or question my results?