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Old 13th Nov 2008, 07:37
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S-Works
 
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I flew a TB9 for a lot of hours a few years a G-BIXB. Nice aircraft, only a 2 plus bags, but big fuel tanks and good range on it. Cruises at about 110kts. As has been said it really likes to eat runway. I did touring trip around France in it once and decided to stop at Andewsfield on the way home for lunch, 2 up, bags and 3/4 fuel and we only just cleared the hedge.

It lands quite nose high compared to other spam cans. I also understand there were corrosion problems so worth getting it looked over properly.

Otherwise an honest aircraft.
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