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Jim, I don't have the experience that a lot of guys do with coupes, but here is what I have experienced - My airport is at 1400 ft. On a 90 deg day, moderate humidity, fully loaded, climb rate as low as 300 fpm. 85 hp 1200 smoh 1400 gross, E model (cruise prop) Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "James R. Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 5:17 AM Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Density Altitude Perrformance > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- > > > I'm considering buying an Ercoupe when I get my Sport Pilot Certificate. > I live in Idaho at 4800 feet and am concerned about being able to fly on > days with temperatures between 80 and 100 degrees (common here in the > summer). I've been told that an Ercoupe would have trouble getting off > the ground under those conditions. How accurate are those statements? > > > > Jim > > > ============================================================================ == > To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > > > > > __________ NOD32 1.1507 (20060425) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > ============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
