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August 16th 18, 05:21 AM
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Perlan High Altitude Tow Plane
On 08/15/2018 09:13 PM, Ramy wrote:
Typo aside, am I the only one somewhat disappointed to learn that the plan is to tow the Perlan to 50,000 feet, or I missread the article? I was kind of hoping the Perlan is capable of climbing to 90K from a reasonable tow altitude. Ramy Arnie told me that Perlan was having a lot of trouble climbing through a certain altitude band (30K?). With an unheated cabin and limited electrical power, that made if difficult to have successful missions. I don't think they're planning on going to 50K, but yes, high fast tows is why the Egrett was brought in. First high tow went to 40K. -Dave 
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