ok ok enuff about the retracts, does it really matter whats faster? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Martindale Family" <johnja...@optusnet.com.au> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 5:18 PM Subject: Re: KR> Retracts
> The Archer III is powered by a 180hp O-360-A4M and is fixed pitch. Is > there > a later model to which you refer? > > Refer http://www.newpiper.com/aircraft/archer~iii/specifications.asp > > > > John Martindale > 29 Jane Circuit > TOORMINA NSW 2452 > AUSTRALIA > > phone: 61 2 66584767 (H) > 61 2 66869075 (W) > mobile: 0403 049990 > email: johnja...@optusnet.com.au > web: www.members.optusnet.com.au/johnjanet/Martindale.htm > > snip......... > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Colin Rainey" <brokerpi...@bellsouth.net> > To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> > Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 4:17 PM > Subject: KR> Retracts > > >> I have already illustrated a factual circumstance of a certified plane >> (which some believe is the benchmark we are all measured by), that were >> identical except for the systems and equipment necessary for retractable >> gear: The Piper Archer PA28, constant speed prop with 201 hp Lycoming >> engine, and The Piper Arrow constant speed prop with 201 Lycoming engine, >> and retracts. More fuel, more empty weight, and better speed due to lower >> weight for same load, and longer >> range....................................... > > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.21/589 - Release Date: > 12/15/2006 > >