Hello all Not been posting due to work and flying...YEEEEEHAAAWWWW! 2nd & 3rd flights in Feb this week with another 2 flights planned for today. The new prop is working great, has a 1000 fpm climb at 105 mph IAS, yields an economy cruise 120 mph (105 knots )IAS @ 26-2700 rpms, and fast cruise of 135 mph (122 knots) IAS @ 3000-3100 rpms. Max speed is 141 mph (130 knots) @ 3250 rpms. Stall speeds have been confirmed now at 69 mph power on, 71 mph power off, with or without speed brake. It is my contention (opinion) that since the speed brake does not effect the stall speeds, it is not producing significant lift, or the stall speeds should reduce reflecting the additional lift added. Takeoff roll is now something like 700-800 feet solo, and with simulated passenger 1200-1500 feet. Once airborne it climbs almost the same approximately 800 fpm at gross. Average fuel burn..... 3.5 gallons per hour! Got to love it. Adjusted tension on aileron cables yesterday to get better control harmony, and all feels good. Still have a hard time with how good that rudder is! 11.8 hours and counting....
Colin & Beverly Rainey Apex Lending, Inc. www.eloan2004cr.com crai...@apexlending.com 407-323-6960
