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[quote=tomww;1233764]Do you really not realise your ground speed and MPG are due to a stonking great tail wind?[/url]
Do you realize those MPG numbers were calculated using TAS, not GS? If I had used GS, the -9 is over 40 MPG and the -6, with a slight tailwind is at 28.1 MPG. One other thing I noticef, the -9 is flying at 17.6 DA and the -6 is at 16.6 DA. Impressive numbers for both aircraft. (Even though the -9 is the better aircraft for high altitude cruising.) |
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Stu,
See if you can arrange back-to-back rides in both, if you can find one of each with the same engine - prop combination. That is the only way you can make an honest assessment of what is best for you. |
You guys are great
Well I knew I was headed to forbidden territory with the the tailwheel comment. Serves me right.
But....mission accomplished. I managed to get Captain Avgas to chime in. Nowadays, That's a rare feat. The reality is that either model is sufficient. I personally prefer a 45 stall speed for various reasons. I actually drive a piece of junk rusted out Toyota Tacoma that I have to keep the drivers side window cracked open so I can open it up from the inside because both door handles are broken....but that little engine keeps on purring. Not even sure if I could put bigger tires on. |
I must admit though....I'm puzzled. In your signature, you have an 8 in progress, but you are are asking about a 7 or 9? Are changing?
I think a carbon cub would be fantastic....until you have to travel a long distance..so I hear you on that one. Do a search on here for videos of a gentleman from Seattle who recently flew his red and white 7 to Alaska. One of the best videos I've seen to date. |
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Hindsight, wish I would have gone with a -9 Tailwheel. How about a -9 with a YIO-360-M1B with Smooth bottom cowl, maybe some big tires up front and a baby bushwheel in the back, that would be cool.
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