"Peter R." wrote in message ...
: On 4/25/2007 6:08:03 PM, "Blueskies" wrote:
:
: What is the airspeed at 2000 fpm? How long can you fly in the red arc
: : and not exceed V-dive without breaking the airplane? Theoretically, in
: : smooth air, forever.
:
: I have been able to get over 2000 fpm and without going into yellow or red in
: my Bonanza V35 with gear down, RPMs back to around 2100, and MP back to 15
: inches. The trick in the Bonanza is to slow it up first while level (RPM and
: throttle back, drop gear), then begin the descent.
:
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: Peter

That is a bad quote, not what I said above...