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Hello, I am considering the purchase of a 1946 Ercoupe. (it has the 85 Hp conversion.) I live in southwest, Montana and am concerned about flying an Ercoupe in a high altitude, mountainous region. Should I be concerned? I would use the airplane mainly for recreational flights, less than 400 miles, around the northwest. Occasionally I would hope to do some cross country flying. I would be interested to know of any experience relative to flying an Ercoupe in country like mine. Also, can anyone tell me what is the typical, full fuel, useful load of Ercoupes? What is a typical climb rate for the airplane if loaded at, or close to, maximum? I weigh 165 # and if I take a passenger, the plane will be close to max gross. What kind of performance can I expect? Typically the weather here is rather cool, but we do get hot days in the summer. What experience has anyone in the group had in flying Ercoupes under hot, high altitude conditions such as these? Has anyone in the group landed an Ercoupe on grass or dirt strips? How does an Ercoupe do in these situations? What is the Vx and Vy speeds for an Ercoupe? Is there an Ercoupe Pilot's Operating Handbook online? Any information would be greatly appreciated. --------------- --------------------------------- to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8Sid.bAhN69 Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01 ==^================================================================
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