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Old July 24th 07, 09:49 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.owning
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Default Cessna's new LSA: "Skycatcher"

Jim Stewart wrote:
Gig 601XL Builder wrote:


It runs at ~5800 rpm which is about 3000 rpm faster than the O-200.


It can run at 5800 rpm, but it depends on your
prop pitch. My CTSW never exceeds 5100-5200 on
full throttle climbout and cruises just wonderfully
at 90-95 knots and 4200 rpm or so.


The prop pitch can be twicked on an O-200 as well.