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> ... anyone doing ... IFR for that matter, in a Coupe, is really letting it all out. > > Larry I think that's a little extreme Larry. My coupe is currently IFR certified (full panel), and I occassionally file IFR in it. Although the coupe is a little under powered, it's hard to see the differance between a certified coupe with a full panel and a similar C 150, and the coupe is a good stable airplane. That being said, I would NEVER deliberately fly into ANY significant weather, especially involving precipitation and turbulence. Obviously, just because the airplane and the pilot are current doesn't mean they can just dive into a level 3 storm, or conditions where icing might occur in an Ercoupe. That IS nuts. The airplane, however, doesn't know it's in the clouds - it flys just the same. I enjoy a few clouds when my flight is well planned, and I'm in my comfort zone. What matters is that the pilot is capable, knows his and the airplane's limitations and stays well within them. It's nice to be able to call center and break through some thin scud or a cloud layer, but I would never fly the coupe where minimums were at all close, and NEVER into a storm under any circumstances. Just flying IFR in the coupe doesn't make you nuts, but what you have to spend to make it IFR capable might! Artie N2666H PS I realy agree about the turn and bank. ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8Sid.bAhN69 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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