I would like to hear what sort of cruise speed other people are doing. My brantly wants to cruise fast at max all up wt - 100 mph is easy at 21-22" I have been holding it back. My LAME wants me to fly at 80-85mph. Comments please?
Nick
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My cruise depends more on the wind than anything else. The higher the wind speed, the more I slow down, to keep the flight more comfortable. In light winds I'll normally cruise 90-100. I think I'm normally pulling a little more MP than you are though when up near 100. When the flight is bumpier, I'll slow down around 80-85 for comfort level.
Why does the LAME want you to fly at 80-85?
Why does the LAME want you to fly at 80-85?
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Nick I don't have much time at cruise, but it apears that I get 90+ at 21 inches. I have't pushed it . How is all else going?
Jim
Jim
Hi Jim,
Gradually getting everything sorted. Still running a bit rich and oiling a couple of plugs but its coming right with a bit of flying. Weve done about 30 hours this month so far and if wind drops I'll do a few in next few days. It is ptretty hard to hold taxying in over 12 knots wind but im getting used to it. Hows yours going?
Best regards
Nick
Gradually getting everything sorted. Still running a bit rich and oiling a couple of plugs but its coming right with a bit of flying. Weve done about 30 hours this month so far and if wind drops I'll do a few in next few days. It is ptretty hard to hold taxying in over 12 knots wind but im getting used to it. Hows yours going?
Best regards
Nick