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Old 7th Oct 2014, 14:03
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ChickenHouse
 
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There is a 150hp Muskateer sitting right next to my machine in hangar. They tell about 90-100 kts cruise with 30 liter per hour, so pretty much comparable to an old 172.

BUT, there is one important thing to consider: the landing gear is quite womanish and finicky, due to the only thing between you and ground is a hard rubber block = no shock absorber, no swinging band steel spring, no catholicity for a hard landing. You have to be VERY good in landing and a hard landing will destroy the gear mounts.
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