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Hartmut wrote: > then you probably reduce your Vne so that you are right, > they'll never bust you on max speed. Hartmut, Light Sport Aircraft has NO limit on Vne. It only has a limit on V(h) which is maximum level speed with "maximum continuous" power. Doesn't the C-85 have a limit on maximum continuous rpm? Level flight speed at that rpm would be what is limited under LSA to 132 mph (115 kts.) As I have read, the Coupe's 144 mph Vne came from the maximum speed safe with Grade A cotton wings. A lot of planes with fabric covered wings had the same Vne, I was told. Knowing that, I tried to do a cruise descent with power to go up to 144 mph one day. It was somewhere in the 135 mph range that I got aileron flutter and that cured me of wanting to personally test Vne. Ed Burkhead http://edburkhead.com/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: Hartmut [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 7:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [COUPERS-FLYIN] Top ten ercoupe improvements? ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- Chris. Nice list. of items to do. Ithink if you change item 8. A touch longer wings for slower "stall" (read as mush if you like). then you probably reduce your Vne so that you are right, they'll never bust you on max speed. :) Hartmut [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- > > I've got to agree with the philosophy of keeping a 'Coupe a 'Coupe. If it wasn't > a 'Coupe I wanted then there are plenty of other planes out there that could > probably do what I want. > > Here's what I expect to get out of a 'Coupe, > > 1. A beautiful and unique airplane worthy of comment. > 2. A stable and safe airplane that is easy and fun to fly. > 3. Something I can tool around in and have fun. > 4. A convertible!! (Sorry Alon fans, I like my windows down) > > What I will not compromise: > > 1. Stall speed and performance. > 2. Low speed flight characteristics. > 3. Air and ground handling. > 4. Form and appearance. > 5. Simplicity. > > Immediately negotiable items include. > > 1. Avionics > 2. Seating > 3. Paint jobs > 4. Engines > 5. Non structural materials > > My top ten change list so far: > > 1. Smaller Header tank > 2. More comfortable seats. (Not bucket or Cessna) > 3. Fuel tank foam. All tanks. > 4. Better heating/vent system. > 5. 100 HP high efficiency engine. > 6. More aerodynamic canopy that still opens in flight. > 7. Small-format IFR capable glass cockpit. (something I can hide behind the > glove box cover) > 8. A touch longer wings for slower "stall" (read as mush if you like). > 9. Ultra-lightweight composites for painted trim and fairings. > 10. Yes, last but not least I have to include...... Sport Pilot approved. > > Trim a little weight, slow the stall speed a bit, Viola. > Somehow I doubt they'll ever bust me on max speed. > > Chris > > On Thu, 06 Feb 2003 16:58:15 -0800 (PST), "William R. Bayne" wrote: > > > > > ----[Please read <a > href="<a > href="http://mail.trent.net/jump/http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm";>http :/ /ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm</a>">http://mail.trent.net/jump/http://ercou pe rs.com/disclaimer.htm">http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm</a><advice > > in this forum.]---- > > > > > > on 2/6/03 12:31 PM, Hartmut at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > ----[Please read <a > href="<a > href="http://mail.trent.net/jump/http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm";>http :/ /ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm</a>">http://mail.trent.net/jump/http://ercou pe rs.com/disclaimer.htm">http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm</a><> > advice in this > forum.]---- > > > > > > Jim. > > > I really like your analogy. > > > Can't say it better. > > > > > > Hartmut > > > > > > Jim Phelps wrote: > > > > > >> ----[Please read <a > href="<a > href="http://mail.trent.net/jump/http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm";>http :/ /ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm</a>">http://mail.trent.net/jump/http://ercou pe rs.com/disclaimer.htm">http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm</a><> >> advice in this > forum.]---- > > >> > > >> Would be nice but it would be like the people who moved to the desert > > >> by Barstow CA. they liked the hot dry climate because they felt better > > >> than when at the coast. but than they brought in ther plants and > > >> trees(like on the cosast) and made lakes around there places and than > > >> complained the desert wasn't like it used to and was more like there > > >> old home. Change the coupe and it won't be the coupe... Jim 2749H > > >> > > OK Guys, > > > > Rejoice! Your philosophy has much more to offer! > > > > Convert your C-85s back to C-75s; then remove those (with starter, generator > > and battery) and install C-65s. Don't forget to take out the second wing > > tank...it wasn't even optional until later. Sell your metal props and get > > wood ones. Put the ball back in your nose gear steering. Install the > > crank-type (no tab) elevator trim, and voluntarily fly at 1175 lbs. maximum > > gross! And tell the FAA to "pound sand"...reinstall the aluminum alloy > > carburetor support fittings and remove your gascolator braces. > > > > You'll have to change your forged aluminum main landing gear, main wing spar > > and wing fuel tanks. If you had the "steel" main landing gear, you'll have > > to convert back to the double-fork aluminum trailing arms. > > > > Leave the radios and nav aids on the ground. Ahh, I forgot. You can't > > leave! The original size tires aren't available anymore, and neither is > > original fuel. Anybody need a ride to the next fly-in? > > > > WRB > > > ========================================================================== == == > To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers/ ========================================================================== == == To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers/ ========================================================================== ==== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers/
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