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1. 07:54 AM - Re: N730AL Paint Scheme (nick otterback)
2. 06:17 PM - Re: Flight test results (EAFerguson@AOL.COM)
3. 06:45 PM - Re: Flight test results (N1BZRich@AOL.COM)
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| Subject: | Re: N730AL Paint Scheme |
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| Subject: | Re: Flight test results |
Brian,
Any update on the results? I'm looking at a cruise speed now of 112K true at
2750 and 8500'. Less than your 133K test, but I should still get a little
boost. That gives me about a 4.8 gph fuel burn. Those numbers make the record
run in one day in daylight iffy. I need a little better performance. Nick is
working on a wood prop, which everybody says is more efficient than my ground
adjustable. It's also about 2 - 3 lbs lighter, and I need that too. I have
got the weight under control. I started a weight reduction program last year
when I started the Lightning build program, and I've lost 18 lbs. Otherwise, I
wouldn't even be close to the 500 Kg limit. And we've taken out everything we
can think of out of the airplane. Now if we can just get a break in the
weather.
I plan to visit Shelbyville next week and hope the prop will be available.
Where is your supply of the duralar strips? Can I buy some of that material
from you? I need a supply but haven't a clue where to find it.
Other than that, I'm getting close to ready. I have two friends who will be
at the first three fuel stops to manage thing and keep the ground time down to
15 min. Weather permitting, we plan to practice a stop this Saturday to
confirm fuel and airspeed numbers over a 300 NM leg, and do a dry run on the
procedures.
Earl
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| Subject: | Re: Flight test results |
Hey Earl,
Long time we no get drunk together. Seriously though, have you fitted
gear leg fairings and wheel pants. Your speed numbers sound like you have
not. Is weight what has kept you from putting them on. Your speed will go up
tremendously if you do install the Lightning style fairings
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