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Old 25th Sep 2007, 18:59
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From the website:
PERFORMANCE:
Cruise @ 75% Power: 99 KIAS
Never Exceed Speed (Vne): 143 KIAS
Stall Speed: 48 KIAS
Maneuvering Speed: 108 KIAS
Take-Off Distance (Over 50’): 1,640 feet
Rate of Climb: 750 fpm
Landing Distance (Over 50’): 1,820 feet
Range @ 75% Power (No Reserve): 486 nm
I've never flown one, never had the inclination to.
To me it's a low wing version of the 152( loads of time in one of those thank you ), same engine, performance to match.
Certainly not stellar on a hot day.
There were some bad rumours about slipping this aircraft, don't know if it's true.
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