Well, since I just finished the Texoma 100 Air Race, I can give some real numbers measured by others.
My race speed for the course was measured at 197 kts or 227 mph (using ~28" MP and 2700 rpm). Of course this happened in a fairly high wind/turbulent day and thus reflects average GS. I saw about 190 to 200 kts indicated at a fairly low altitude (500-1000 msl) on a cool day.
Unfortunately, it was so bumpy, I didn't record a lot of good data.
My speed in the earlier Taylor 150 was 190 kts and reflects a less than good run due to my navigation and turns.
You would have to be diving to get 240 mph top speed out of my ship...
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Last edited by deene : 04-25-2010 at 02:44 PM.
Reason: Update speeds posted for Texoma 100
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