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187 knots today
- Thread starter rockwoodrv9
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Hey, I was in level flight. The 32 knot tail wind may have helped a bit!
My prior aircraft was a very fast RV6. I once went into a major metro airport. Approach said they would need to hold me out for 20 minutes until things slowed down for arrivals since the flow was at 180 knots. I replied I could do 180 knots. He sequenced me right in and a few minutes later said, “wow you really are doing 180 knots”.
Bob Martin
Well Known Member
You made Robbie proud that day!!!
Also burning 12.9 g/hr. It's nice to know these planes can do that if we don't mind burning some extra gas. My friend just started flying lessons and joined a club with a Piper Archer. He can probably burn 12.9 but won't come anywhere close to those speeds. He's gotten a little spoiled riding around with me in my 9A cruising at close to 200 sometimes.
Yep. Except for the fuel quantity. It was full.
RyanWhite
Active Member
I had my first 200Kts GS
I had my first 200 Kts ground speed on a recent trip to Nashville in my 9A. The problem was pushing the same headwind the next day :-(
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N442WR/history/20231007/1334Z/KIKV/M54%5B/url%5D
I had my first 200 Kts ground speed on a recent trip to Nashville in my 9A. The problem was pushing the same headwind the next day :-(
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N442WR/history/20231007/1334Z/KIKV/M54%5B/url%5D
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Jonathan Alvord
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Once hit 225kt (260mph) traveling over the Cascades from Western to Eastern Wa. Nice Tail wind, and super smooth!
Robbie built a great aircraft!
