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At 10:31 AM 5/8/01 -0700, Paul Tanzar wrote: >The key is to not demand the aircraft to do something out >of character with its design and power. Yes, I think this is the bottom line. I'd add to that, for most pilots trained in the 60's or beyond, the way they'll have to fly an 85HP Ercoupe, fully loaded, in the high mountain states will not please them. For guys who grew up in J2 Cubs (pre J3) or Aeronca C3's, or anything with an OX5, this would make sense. These guys understand that if you're climbing, and find a thermal, you circle in it to USE the God-given advantage. They also understand that trees have claws and sometimes the best course of action is to take a nap under the wing until it cools off. For most of us young bucks, a suitable two-seater for flying out of places like Granby, CO., is a 150HP Citabria. Or a Cessna 150 or Grumman AA1 with an O-320 conversion. Or a big-engine Swift. Maybe a Super Cub. (Buy the Super-Cub... ...a good one appreciates faster than a house in a good neighborhood.) Anyway, I think we're in agreement here... ...the 'Coupe will be fine high and/or hot, but you may not be as happy with it as I am with mine down here at 500MSL. Greg ==^================================================================ 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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