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Old March 21st 06, 05:55 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Question about the Sport Pilot designation

("Morgans" wrote)
That's a no brainer!


Well, now you're in MY wheelhouse! g


Whatever would get approved ...AND get, say, 3 gph fuel burn? Is that close
to possible with an RV-3(B) ...at 138+ mph cruise speeds?

750 lbs empty weight.
Engine .................................125 hp ..............150 hp

Top Speed ........................195 mph ...........207 mph
Cruise [75% @ 8000'] ......185 mph ..........196 mph
Cruise [55% @ 8000'] ......166 mph ..........176 mph

The thing stalls at 51 mph, so that's within LSA limits.


Montblack