Howdy Folks: Just some thoughts.
Work load is extreem, in the last to weeks I have been at home for
only two evenings. Plus a lot of travel away from home. Then I face all
the home improvements and chore's that we all have.
Then there's N93749 415 C/D 85hp. requires a lot of care, time and
expense(my wife never lets me forget). Sometimes I think that I should
give up and let the coupe go and forget flying, its a bit expensive you
know.
Tonight just at the golden hour I had completed the preflight and
fired up all 85 hp and down the runway we waddled soon to be airborn.
Once
at altitude the canopy came open and I watched the farm land pass by.
Then
I noticed a crop duster strip down there, you bet I did... carb heat,
pull
the power, set up for glide, nice touch down, no body there to say hi to
so
turn around and back into the air. As I continue on I see an airstrip
that
a farmer has by his house, lights and every thing, you bet I did... touch
and go then head home, taxi up to tie down and shut down then climb out.
I
feel like a billion bucks. Is that little coupe worth it? You bet it is.
Thanks and GOD BLESS RTyler ---------- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: Matt Blake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Canopy questions > Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 5:59 PM > > Hello Matt again-- > The center piece is also nice for: > 1. rain protection--I have flown in fairly good rain and the wind goes > right past the side openings and keeps the rain out even though the > sides are still open. > 2. airspeed--if you have no center piece and have the sides open, you > lose about 5 mph in cruise due to the increased turbulance over the > fuselage, resulting in increased drag. You also have to re-trim as soon > as you open up the whole works, which indicates a greater angle of > attack due to the turbulance and drag. If the center piece is in place > you do not have to re-trim and do not lose any airspeed. Another aspect > of this one is: taking off or landing is not recommended with the > entire top open, again due to the increased turbulance, drag, etc. I > have had no trouble taking off or landing with the sides down and the > center piece overhead. > > Syd Cohen > NC94196
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