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Old 9th Oct 2008, 13:12
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Flopt
 
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I'll bite........

OK, Forkie.....

How far will a FTDK glide from FL170? [extending graph shows 32nm for M20j].

So you're on track YMMB -YWYY 184nm [approx 160nm over water] and a rod goes through the block at FL170 40 mins into the flight........you've all ready seen one shonky cylinder/ piston combination in that motor... the last 'top' OH may not have been any better.....the crankcase has a crack as long as your old fella........the big ends are probably shot........

You would have about 1/2 an hour to think about how cold and wet you will soon be .....and how far from land?

Me? Give me the good looking sheila serving the beers any day!

Floppyness

......caused by S/E ifr night engine failure survival.
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