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Old January 18th 07, 05:39 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Mortimer Schnerd, RN[_2_]
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Default Piper Apache Performance

Denny wrote:
Good deal Mort... I don 't have to worry about you pestering me for a
ride in Fat Albert...



You can rest easy there. If I got maimed in the Apaches I used to operate,
there was always worker's comp. No longer, so I'm not nearly so brave any more.
G


Now, the 150 hp has anemic single engine climb... Maintain the engines
like it is a single and it will not be an issue... Cruise is 130 knot
going cross country... I file IFR at 125 knots and have no problems
meeting my times.. Fuel burn is 17.5 gallons cross country... Local
flying burns less fuel because I pull the throttles back...



As I recall, the 150 hp has anemic multi engine climb as well.



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Mortimer Schnerd, RN
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