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Old April 5th 10, 11:49 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Scott[_7_]
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Default New Nationwide Squawk Code

Greg Arnold wrote:
On 4/4/2010 11:21 AM, Scott wrote:


Maybe this will help explain the 120 Knot limit. Read through the whole
page and you will see it applies to gliders as well as powered aircraft.
http://www.sportpilot.org/learn/fina..._synopsis.html



"Maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (Vh)—138
mph (120 knots) CAS"

A glider can't maintain 120 knots in level flight, so does this restrict
a glider VNE to 120 knots?


I would guess no, as I'm guessing that some light-sport (powered)
aircraft have a Vne of more than 120 knots.