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Old December 23rd 06, 07:54 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Soarin Again
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Default 500 km Triangle at 306 km/hr in Argentina

At 05:42 23 December 2006, Js wrote:

306 km/hr = 190 mph = 165 knots

That is an amazing feat!

Yes, it is.
Anyone trying to beat that record should be certain
their parachute is
in good shape, as the number of wings will likely total
zero.
Jim


Does anyone know if his Nimbus 4DM has had special
modifications to increase the vne at altitude, or does
he just not care about operating limitations?

Soarin