Too many variables when it comes to perf figures in a light machine. diff story for heavy weights though.
Airframe anomalies, prop degradation, pilot technique, temp on the day, engine condition all add up to no one figure fits all.
The idea in a jump plane (silly buggers!) is to get to TOC ASAP due cost so am sure these operators have been trying many dif numbers to achieve just that.
Wmk2
Last edited by Wally Mk2; 10th Aug 2014 at 06:49.