The airspeed indicator in our D model is goofey, but it seems accurate when the canopy is split open at least 2 inches. Since there aren't any reliable carbon monoxide indicators for light airplanes anyway, we always fly it open at least that amount. The heater is so good, it doesn't freeze you out. Maybe someday we'll figure out the static system enough to fix it. I fly the approach at 75mph, and still float quite a bit on landing. Since I've only got about 30 hours in the airplane since we got it, I'm slowly inching down in approach speeds to find the ideal for little or no wind. My guess is that 70 will be about it. Does Univair sell the STC, or whatever is needed to convert to the E model? From all of the postings the last few days, it seems that may be a real improvement. >From the old days of learning to fly in a taildragger, I've always used a full stall landing in every single engine plane, even in Bonanzas and 210s. While you can't "stall" land the coupe, I still land with the wheel all of the way back. Maybe some of the faster landing speeds that have been quoted are because pilots trained in the last few years aren't taught to stall land, just to flare. Even though you can't stall a coupe, there's no reason, in normal wind conditions, not to land it as slow as possible. Saves tires, brakes, and wear on the entire gear system. Jerry Eichenberger Columbus, Ohio N2906H
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