John wrote:
On Feb 9, 1:46 pm, Jim Stewart wrote:
John wrote:
On Feb 4, 4:48 pm, aerojones
wrote:
'Jim Stewart[_2_ Wrote:
;681553']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.
I'm actually trying to integrate the short take off and landing with a
higher cruise speed.
So I would like to understand the most important aspects of both
categories.
I appreciate your response.
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Maybe you need to define what you mean by "higer" cruise speed since
(at least in the US) there is a regulatory-established on maxium
airspeed for LSA.
The maximum cruise speed is specified by regulation,
but many LSA's can't cruise that fast. That was my
deal-killer on the Evektor SportStar. An otherwise
excellent plane, but comfortable cruise was about 90
knots on the one I flew. Comfortable cruise on my
CTSW is 105-110 knots.
Admittedly, "comfortable cruise" is my subjective term
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Mr. Stewart,
Curious about two things regarding your CTSW at "comfortable cruise"
How long is the endurance of the plane (assuming full tanks at the
start)? (Probably longer than the endurance of my bottom or my
bladder
34 gallons, 32 useable, 7 hours minus reserves.
How many gallons per hour do you burn at 105 - 110 knots?
4.5
Here are the specs. They seem to agree
closely with my plane's performance..
http://www.flightdesignusa.com/specs.asp