I doubt that any type of "JET Aircraft" has a glide ratio of 30,000 feet to
6000 miles. That is totally impossible!! 6 miles probably and I would
expect to drop a skin or too having to resort to using the braking system
rather than having available reverse thrust from the engines. Aeronautically
the glide ratio for any jet airplane will not allow that distance of a "free
fall" from only 30,000 feet. Maybe you were thinking of the "Gossamer
Albatross"?? Superior glide ratio but would definately not make it to 30,000
feet altitude.
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Art wrote:

Off the record: Sounds as if there is a question of confidence [at least
a hint] in the pilot's ability to operate the aircraft in question?/
Absolutely sure that even though you shorted out the Navcom and
Communications that a properly trained pilot would have no problem
returning the Cessna to a viable position on the ground. IMHO

my pilot was experienced in gliding as well

did you see the story on TV recently where a captain of a jumbo jet glided
it from 30,000 feet to a safe landing 6000 miles away after running out
of fuel then blew all but 2 tires on landing due to the lack on reverse
thrust.