To show what careful aerodynamic cleanup can do, Kim Prout has recorded a
top speed at sea level of 171 mph in his 80hp Classic. Normal cruise is
around 150. He just upgraded to the high-compression pistons and a Whirlwind
constant-speed prop. Testing is proceeding, so no hard numbers yet.
David
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Subject: Re: dual throttle
>
> Peter has fitted the 912S to his Europa. It takes off and climbs like
> the proverbial homesick angel and cruises straight and level at a solid
> 150 knots.
Wow !, that's a 100 hp Rotax, isn't it ?,
What's his 'firewall speed' straight and level ?
How many gallons per hour does it use at 173 mph ?
What changes should I make to my standard build Europa to create a speed
machine
like this one ?
These performance claims just keep getting better and better !
alan
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RE: dual throttle
To show what careful aerodynamic cleanup can do, Kim Prout has recorded a top
speed
at sea level of 171 mph in his 80hp Classic. Normal cruise is around 150.
He just upgraded to the high-compression pistons and a Whirlwind constant-speed
prop. Testing is proceeding, so no hard numbers yet.
David
-----Original Message-----
From: Alan D Stewart [<A HREF"mailto:alan.stewart@cableinet.co.uk";
TARGET"_blank">mailto:alan.stewart@cableinet.co.uk]
Subject: Re: dual throttle
Peter has fitted the 912S to his Europa. It takes off and climbs like
the proverbial homesick angel and cruises straight and level at a solid
150 knots.
Wow !, that's a 100 hp Rotax, isn't it ?,
What's his 'firewall speed' straight and level ?
How many gallons per hour does it use at 173 mph ?
What changes should I make to my standard build Europa to create a speed machine
like this one ?
These performance claims just keep getting better and better !
alan
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