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Old 3rd Jun 2016, 15:22
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RatherBeFlying
 
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The dirty secret of training in the 150/152 is that full tanks + two males put the a/c over gross - but not by much.

This makes the recommended speeds in the manual closer to what's needed than in a 172 with two up (remember that manual speeds are derived for full gross).

Two up in a 172 is considerably less than full gross, which makes the recommended speed in the manual a bit high.

Root(1900/2200)*65 = 60.4

But don't forget adding speed for wind and gusts.

Also your instructor doesn't mind the extra few kt if your airspeed control is woobly
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