Historic Single Engine flight - In a twin
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Historic Single Engine flight - In a twin
My ailing memory seems to recall that, a long time ago, a Piper twin (PA23 Apache?) was flown across the USA on one engine only.
The flight was conducted in a number of stages and the inoperative prop was removed.
Despite my best Googling efforts, I cannot find any reference to this event.
Any clues please?
Seagull V
The flight was conducted in a number of stages and the inoperative prop was removed.
Despite my best Googling efforts, I cannot find any reference to this event.
Any clues please?
Seagull V
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I have a vague recollection of a Piper Seneca taking off with one prop removed.
I think it was to demonstrate the added safety of a Robertson STOL conversion.
I think it was to demonstrate the added safety of a Robertson STOL conversion.
Hmm, Commanders, maybe Barons getting airborne on one engine might be possible, Seneca? If we are talking about the series 1, that can barely fly with both it's engines at high power... I think same goes for the Apache, must have been a 235 hp version, not the 160hp, Aztruck, its possible.
Hmm, Commanders, maybe Barons getting airborne on one engine might be possible, Seneca? If we are talking about the series 1, that can barely fly with both it's engines at high power... I think same goes for the Apache, must have been a 235 hp version, not the 160hp, Aztruck, its possible.
