In England the Vne (never exceed speed) for the Europa is 165 knots. How
come anyone is suggesting trying to go faster. It would be outside the
approved envelope.
Maybe the same people who were willing to load one up to 1440 lbs when the
max weight is 1370 :-(
And at 17000 feet you will need oxygen !
Richard
Richard F.W. Holder 01279 842804 (POTS)
Bell House, Bell Lane, 01279 842942 (fax)
Widford, Ware, Herts, 07860 367423 (mobile)
SG12 8SH email : rholder@avnet.co.uk
PA-28-181 : Piper Archer : G-JANA, EGSG (Stapleford)
Europa Classic Tri-gear : G-OWWW, (Kit 51) awaiting permit to test.
>
> It's unlikely that Dennis was "cruising" at 174 knots, if indeed that is
> an accurate speed.
>
> <garrys@att.com>
>
> In cruise configuration at 75% power, at sea level altitude the
> Europa
> is a 130-135 knot airplane. Doesn't matter whether you have a
> turbo
> engine, a CS prop, Trigear or mono, speed kit or not, light
> build or
> heavy...........that's it! I have a standing wager for $1,000
> to anyone
> who can show me 200 mph ground speed over a two way course at
> 75% power
> and at altitudes not requiring IFR clearance, I.E. below 18,000
> feet.
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