I agree with the apples and oranges comment.
For an LSA a cruise speed near 120 knots, a fuel burn of 5 gallons or less
per hour, and the ability to carry 2 'normal' sized people + a bit of
baggage (say 400 pounds total) with a 4 hour range would look good to me.
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Best Regards,
Mike.
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"Jim Stewart" wrote in message
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aerojones wrote:
Hi
I'm conducting a survey for my aeronautics course and I was hoping you
all could help me out.
I'm focusing on smaller single reciprocating, nonturbine engine
aircrafts and I wanted to know what are the most important
features/expectations when considering a STOL and/or Light Sport
aircraft? Whether you are looking to buy, build, or just fly.
I think you need to limit your survey more.
What a bush pilot wants in a STOL is a lot
different than what a SLSA pilot wants which
is different than what an ultralight pilot
wants. Focus on one of these groups.
I fly an SLSA and the most important thing
for me is an economical cruise as close to
120 knots as possible, along with comfort
and reliability.