In a message dated 2/17/2003 12:15:26 PM Pacific Standard Time,
rholder@avnet.co.uk writes:
> 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 :-(
>
There is a very important concept that seems to be missed at this point.
Cruise speed is true airspeed Same smash (indicated airspeed), but faster
over the ground due to thinner air.
Vne is indicated airspeed - what you see on the airspeed indicator. It you
indicate 165 at 17, 000 feet, your true airspeed would be 254 mph!!! Vne does
not change with altitude until you start getting into mach effects.
Dave
A227
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