Hi Pete & Jonathan,
On the subject of tape measures, etc. There is a very useful feature on
Google Earth http://www.google.com/earth/index.html
If one zooms in to any location, the tape at the bottom right hand
corner provides Lat, Long and elevation to the nearest foot. If you use
the "Tools" button at the top, there is a "Ruler" tool which permits you
to measure plan view lengths to miles or inches if you choose. Both the
elevation and plan lengths are very accurate and can be used to measure
building sizes for example. It is very easy to do surveying from the
comfort of your computer.
Cheers, John
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Subject: Europa-List: Re: Old Classic needs upgrade to 912S 100hp
Hi Pete,
Short of going out to the runway with tape measures and stopwatches,
our comparisons are likely to be rather subjective.
Twice in the last couple of months since fitting the new undercarriage, we
have experienced trying to take off on grass with half fuel, little/no
headwind and a pilot plus one "fat bastard" passenger. It wasn't fun!
So the real comparison will be made after fitting the new engine and
propeller blades and trying to take off again in similar circumstances.
I'll try to remember to let you know after completing the conversion, which
won't be for several months.
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