On Sat, 21 Feb 2004 10:59:25 -0800, "Peter Duniho"
wrote:

"Stealth Pilot" wrote in message
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I suppose the lesson here is that compensating factors for SOME
aircraft can negate the theoretical advantages for different settings.

"Compensating factors"? Such as, for example?

In your particular case, I can well believe that you found the same fuel
consumption at 114 knots as at 70 knots. However, that simply means that
you selected the wrong airspeed for best range. Your airplane is not immune
to the laws of physics.

Pete

never hinted that it was immune from anything. it is just a Wittman W8
Tailwind. in my case pete the engine firewall forward is a standard
cessna 150 installation. it behaves a litte differently from a cessna
150.

the overall performance of an aircraft is the result of the
performance of a lot of its component systems. selecting one in
isolation wont necessarily give you a clue as to the final figures for
the overall aircraft.

btw I wasnt making any attempt at best range. I was merely flying
across 300 miles of desert with a chap in a piper cub for moral
support. you do assume a lot in some of your comments.

now instead of leaping down my throat can you give the guy who asked
the original question some assistance in selecting a suitable
aircraft?

Stealth Pilot
Australia