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  #11  
Old February 10th 09, 02:18 AM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Jim Stewart[_2_]
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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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aerojones- Hide quoted text -
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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
for least noise and vibration and best fuel economy.- Hide quoted text -

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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
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Old February 11th 09, 03:54 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Linton Yarbrough
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On Tue, 3 Feb 2009 21:59:28 +0000, aerojones wrote:

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?


That it can fly.
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of the day would have been courts martialed for
having buzz cuts and no facial hair had they been
in Custer's 7th Cavalry.
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Old February 11th 09, 11:16 PM
aerojones aerojones is offline
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[quote='Jim Stewart[_2_];682176']John wrote:[color=blue][i]
On Feb 9, 1:46 pm, Jim Stewart wrote:[color=green][i]
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.
--
aerojones- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
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.


I would like to reach a cruising speed as close to the LSA limit as possible. It's rare to find something that has those short take off and landing abilities with a cruising speed even near 115 knots. 110 is among the most i've heard.
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Old February 12th 09, 10:48 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
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Jim Stewart wrote:

34 gallons, 32 useable, 7 hours minus reserves.


What is the longest non-stop flight so far that you have made?
 




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